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    How to Make Marine Protected Areas Stick

    GrantCraft

    Giving Compass’ Take: • GrantCraft gives an overview of ocean conservation in California, specifically the challenges in implementing marine protection legislation. The case study here is how The Campbell Foundation…

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    Empowering a New Generation of Women Environmentalists

    Rachel's Network Apr 15, 2019

    Today, we know Rachel Carson’s 1962 book Silent Spring as a pivotal text in the establishment of the western environmental movement. It’s easy to forget that her decision to confront…

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    A Techno-Optimist’s View of Artificial Intelligence [Audio]

    American Enterprise Institute Apr 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this piece from the American Enterprise Institute, James Pethokoukis interviews NYU business professor Robert Seamans about what he expects the effect of articial intelligence to…

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    The Community College to University Pipeline

    The 74 Apr 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from The 74, author Richard Whitmire discusses the success of community college students who transfer to universities, and how this pipeline might offer…

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    Federal Child Care Subsidies in Different States

    Urban Institute Apr 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Urban Institute, the authors discuss policy differences regarding federal child care subsidies in each of the 50 states and U.S. territories. •…

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    Income Inequality May Not be a Good Measure of Equity

    Urban Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Urban Institute, the authors discuss the difference between income inequality and inclusion, arguing that inclusion is a better metric for equity at…

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    State of Foundation Funding for the Pro-immigrant Movement

    NCRP Apr 14, 2019

    A future that is inclusive, just and welcoming to all is not just aspirational, it is essential and within reach. Our country’s success is rooted in the success of our…

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    What are Characteristics of Effective Leaders?

    Medium Apr 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • There is a greater need for effective systems leaders as investments in the social sector become more complex. In this post, the authors compile a list of…

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    How a Culture of Giving Back Inspires Employee Passion

    Forbes Apr 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A company can improve employee engagement and set impact goals if it has an existing culture around volunteerism and giving back.  • What are examples of…

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    Research Findings on What the Best High School Classrooms Have in Common

    The 74 Apr 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Beth Hawkins, writing for The 74, interviews al Mehta and Sarah Fine about their research and book called,  In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake…

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    Women are Fueling the Growth of Collective Philanthropy Giving Circles

    Fast Company Apr 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Giving circles are becoming more popular as a way for smaller charitable collectives to raise pooled capital for a predetermined cause.  • How are giving circles…

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    Stop Confusing CSR With Purpose

    Forbes Apr 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dan Pontefract, writing for Forbes, discusses the crucial differences between a company’s purpose and corporate social responsibility.  • Why is it important to understand how the two…

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