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    The Soft Underbelly of Nonprofit Collaboration

    GuideStar by Candid May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Valerie F. Leonard, writing for GuideStar Blog, lists the best practices for successful nonprofit collaboration.  • One piece of advice from Leonard: Funding proposals shouldn’t be the…

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    Adjust Your Language to Encourage Kids in Science

    Futurity May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers at New York University found more positive results when parents adjust their language to encourage their kids to “do science” rather than “be scientists.”  •…

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    Modeling a Better HIV Vaccine With One Infant’s Blood

    Fred Hutch News Service May 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Fred Hutch, author Sabrina Richards discusses how a twenty-five-year-old blood sample may be the key to perfecting the HIV vaccine. • How…

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    Instagram Starts Mental Health Awareness Campaign

    Mashable May 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Mashable story, Nicole Gallucci highlights Instagram’s recent campaign for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. • What can other organizations learn from Instagram and…

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    Explaining the Recent Spike in Teen Suicide

    Mashable May 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Mashable story, Rebecca Ruiz highlights a recent study which suggests that the release of 13 Reasons Why was correlated with a spike in teen…

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    The Influence of Climate Philanthropy

    Climate One May 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast, donors join Greg Dalton to discuss the impact and potential of climate philanthropy.  • How can you best leverage your assets to fight climate…

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    Shifting Demographics of Undergraduates in the United States

    Pew Research Center May 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Richard Fry and Anthony Cilluffo report that the increase in undergraduates in the United States over the last two decades has been driven by low-income students and students…

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    Intentionally Diverse Foundation Leadership

    Philanthropy News Digest May 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Angelique Power shares insights into the diverse governance of the Field Foundation of Illinois and how it translates to impact on the community.  • Could your foundation approach diversity…

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    13 Tips For Making Your Charitable Donation Tax-Deductible

    Forbes

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kelly Phillips Erb shares advice for philanthropists who want to make their charitable donations tax-deductible.  • Are these methods in line with your giving values and practices?…

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    7 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Plastic Straws to Help Save the Oceans

    Global Citizen

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen discusses the extensive damage plastic pollution does to our oceans. In order to mitigate the issue, this article lists some alternatives to plastic straws…

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    Starting Guide: Creating Your Own Nonprofit

    Medium

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Yuri Vanetik shares a guide filled with advice and a few steps for those looking to start their own nonprofit organization. · What challenges do individuals…

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    Closing the Innovation Gap in Health Care Through Impact Investment Partnerships

    FSG May 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The California Health Care Foundation is helping bridge the innovation gap by connecting investors and entrepreneurs with safety-net health care providers serving marginalized communities.  • What…

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