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    Wildfire Smoke Changes Dramatically as It Ages, and That Matters for Downwind Air Quality

    The Conversation Dec 21, 2020

    The year 2020 will be remembered for many reasons, including its record-breaking wildfires that turned San Francisco’s skies an apocalyptic shade of red and blanketed large parts of the West…

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    When Winter, COVID-19, and Homelessness Collide

    Ending Homelessness Dec 21, 2020

    A looming eviction crisis is rightfully garnering a lot of attention: millions of renter households are at risk of eviction because of COVID-19. But another crisis is unfolding that’s received much less…

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    Charitable Giving on a Budget

    Medium

    Getting involved in charities doesn’t have to mean pulling out your wallet. Although donations are incredibly helpful for charitable organizations, there are other ways for you to help. When you’re…

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    Concerns Over Disaster-relief Spending Threaten Giving

    Fast Company

    Over the last two years, the United States has experienced 30 natural disasters that have each caused at least a billion dollars worth of damage. In many cases, the damage toll was…

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    Advancing Human Rights Through Philanthropy

    Alliance Magazine

    Philanthropy has a crucial role to play in supporting human rights groups to focus on people’s economic and social rights as well as promoting their civil and political freedoms Human…

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    High School Education Overview

    Giving Compass Dec 21, 2020

    This overview is intended to help donors gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. education system and identify opportunities to address the root causes of inequitable outcomes for students. See…

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    Why We Should Invigorate Nonprofit Power

    Social Velocity Dec 21, 2020

    The other day I told a new coaching client something that I often say to the nonprofit leaders I work with: “Don’t worry, what you are experiencing is very normal…

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    Here’s How It’s Possible to Go Carbon Neutral by 2050

    Grist Dec 20, 2020

    A climate analysis released by the independent watchdog group Climate Action Tracker said that based on promises made by Paris Climate Agreement participants, the world could limit warming to 2.1 degrees C by the…

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    Adapting Family Philanthropy in 2020

    National Center for Family Philanthropy Dec 20, 2020

    2020 has felt like one big “pivot.” We’ve shifted how we get groceries, teach students, onboard new team members, and even how we make an impact on our communities. In…

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    Questions to Ask Before Joining a Nonprofit Board

    BoardSource Dec 20, 2020

    Serving on a nonprofit board can be a rewarding experience, but is also time-intensive and demanding. Review these key questions before joining a board to ensure that board service is right…

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    Funding More Inclusive Immigration Policy After the Election

    GCIR Dec 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • GCIR’s report on immigration policy post-election guides donors towards a funding route that encourages inclusiveness for the next four years and beyond. • Why is it…

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    Mending the Holes in the U.S. Financial Safety Net

    Aspen Institute Dec 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A report from Aspen Institute offers a person-centered approach to improve equity and effectiveness within the U.S. financial safety net. • What makes the current financial…

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