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    Funders and the Potential of Civic Tech

    Stanford Social Innovation Review

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jim Fruchterman explains how funders can invest in civic tech to unleash the scaleable potential for democracy.  • How can technology advance your philanthropic goals? Is census…

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    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Business [Podcast]

    B the Change May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this episode of the Grow Ensemble podcast, Cory Ames interviews Ryan Honeyman about his work advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in socially responsible businesses.…

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    Getting Students Excited about Computer Science [Podcast]

    Getting Smart May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Getting Smart podcast, Dr. Christina Gardner-McCune discusses her efforts in getting students, particularly girls and students of color, excited about computer science. • What…

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    Mapping All Flu Routes From Bird to Human

    Fred Hutch News Service May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Fred Hutch story, Sabrina Richards discusses recent research into a key influenza protein that allows humans to catch bird flu. • What are the…

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    The Dangers of Recreational Drug Commercialization

    The Heritage Foundation May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Heritage Foundation piece, Robert DuPont discusses the trajectory of the U.S. drug and overdose epidemic, arguing that it should be a global priority to…

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    Neighborhood Conditions That Shape Health

    Grantmakers In Health May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This report from Grantmakers in Health discusses how philanthropy can and should address neighborhood conditions that shape health. • The report recommends that public health advocates…

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    Natural Capital: A Movement To Show Nature Is Worth More Alive Than Dead

    Forbes May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jake Hayman, writing for Forbes, discusses the intricacies of funding natural capital, a movement focusing on investment in natural resources rather than their destruction.  •What are…

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    Marginalized Communities Benefit from the Democratization of Impact Investing

    Stanford Social Innovation Review May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As community investment gains traction, marginalized populations could benefit because of the democratization of a funding process that lets communities decide where to invest capital.  •…

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    How Air Conditioners Can Help Address Climate Change

    Fast Company May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Air conditioners can contribute to carbon capture, which is when machines suck carbon dioxide from the air into filters as a way to combat climate change.…

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    Charters and District Schools Share Strategies on Getting Low-Income Students Through College

    KIPP May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The San Antonio Independent School District partnered with Mark Larson, who oversees the KIPP charter schools in San Antonio, to share strategies on how best to get low-income…

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    The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Everywhere

    Getting Smart May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Tom Vander Ark at Getting Smart, discusses how we need to establish more regulations around artificial intelligence as it becomes more prevalent and normalized in society.  •…

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    The Critical Role of Universities to Address the Leadership Gap Among Women and Minorities

    Getting Smart May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin, writing for Getting Smart, discusses how university faculty can encourage diversity by empowering more women and minorities within higher education.  •  The…

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