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    Chicago’s Commitment to Clean Energy

    Sierra May 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mukta Patil reports that Chicago is the largest U.S. city to commit to 100% clean energy by 2035.  • How can other cities learn from Chicago’s efforts?…

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    An Urban Solution for Monarch Butterfly Decline

    Fast Company May 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Adele Peters reports that a building in Manhattan will act as a monarch butterfly sanctuary thanks to support from nonprofits.   • How can funders scale up solutions…

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    How Schools are Addressing Mental Health

    Long Island Press May 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sheryl Nance-Nash explains how schools on Long Island are working to address the growing mental health crisis among young adults.  • How can funders help schools better…

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    Impact Investing: Frameworks For Families

    The ImPact May 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This report explains how families and family enterprises can take advantage of impact investing practices by offering a simple framework to guide them. • How are…

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    Key Tips for Transformative Foundation Partnerships

    Fastercures May 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This report discusses the challenges in biomedical research for nonprofit disease foundations and academic research institutes to build sustainable partnerships. • The author mentions that research…

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    B Corporations Are Helping Other Businesses Make an Impact

    B the Change May 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Thomas Bourne, the founder of Greenheart Business Consulting, discusses how his business fits into the broader B Corp movement and the impact that other companies can have…

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    Contribution: Programs Alive with Possibility That Help Youth Make a Difference

    Getting Smart May 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •Tom Vander Ark, writing for Getting Smart, discusses programs and communities organizations that are invested in young people making a difference.  • How can donors invest in…

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    Wearables May Boost Physical Education if Data is Used Ethically in Schools

    Education Dive May 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Wearable devices like Apple Watches can help boost physical education classes so students can reach their fitness goals while promoting healthy practices. •  How can donors…

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    Majority of Public Favors Same-Sex Marriage, But Divisions Persist

    Pew Research Center May 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • While partisan divisions are still present, public support for same-sex marriage has steadily increased for the past decade.  • How does public support for same-sex marriage…

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    Learn About Food Education and Sustainability from Small Farms

    Food Tank May 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sammy Blair argues that sustainable farming is a tradition best passed on through mentorship and has the power to transform our food system. • Where does…

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    The White House Wants to Eliminate Funding for Coastal Management

    Surfrider Foundation May 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Pete Stauffer at Surfrider Foundation reports on the White House’s budget plans for 2020 which aim to cut roughly $1 billion for the National Oceanic & Atmospheric…

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    4 Myths Fueling the Fight Over NYC’s Exclusive High Schools

    The Atlantic May 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Atlantic reports on the debate over admissions reform because it is brimming with misunderstandings. This article goes over 4 common myths regarding this matter.  •…

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