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    How to Build More Equitable Evaluation Practices in Funding

    Media Impact Funders

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Katie Donnelly, writing for Media Impact Funders, discusses how equitable evaluation for funders is necessary and offers thoughtful considerations on how to move forward.  • How can…

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    Four Philanthropic Disability-Inclusive Approaches to COVID-19

    Presidents' Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy Aug 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are four philanthropic disability-inclusive approaches to COVID-19 that can help inform foundations’ responses to the pandemic. • How can individual donors build disability-inclusive responses or…

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    What Does Racial Inequality Look Like in 2020?

    The National Urban League Aug 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from The National Urban League reveals that some progress was made toward equity leading up to COVID-19 but the pandemic reveals the gaps that Black,…

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    Investing in Black-led Organizations in King County

    Byrd Barr Place | Seattle Foundation | Cardea Aug 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Byrd Barr Place, Seattle Foundation, and Cardea share insights from a survey of Black-led organizations in King County to inform donor decisions.  • What are you already…

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    Arts and Social-Emotional Learning Can Help Boost Student Achievement

    Education Dive

    Giving Compass’ Take: • School leaders convened to discuss how the arts can drive progress in social-emotional learning curricula, which can then help promote positive school climate.  • How are…

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    How One Community Improved COVID-19 Nursing Home Care

    The Conversation Aug 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Laurie Archbald-Pannone shares how a collaborative care model to overcome the challenges that nursing homes face during the COVID-19 pandemic.  • How can you help nursing homes…

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    Beyond the Grant: Insights on Non-Monetary Assistance from a Top-Performing Global Foundation

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Aug 18, 2020

    What does it take to provide this support beyond the grant in meaningful ways that will strengthen grantee organizations and effectively position them for success? Desislava Taliokova is the executive…

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    Strengthening the Black Food Sovereignty Movement

    Food Tank Aug 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Katie Howell, writing for Food Tank, spotlights the Black Yield Institute in Baltimore, for its work bringing together Black institutions and Black-owned businesses to help govern…

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    Tackling Urban Hunger During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Smart Cities Dive Aug 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Katie Pyzyk, writing for Smart Cities Dive, explores how cities are implementing short-term programs to safely feed people while navigating long-term solutions and initiatives.  • What are…

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    Reimagining an Effective Approach to Health and Housing

    Grantmakers In Health Aug 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, public and private sectors need to reimagine health and housing systems to more effectively help those with short-term and long-term needs.  •…

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    The Cognitive Impact of Racism on African-American Women

    The Conversation Aug 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Epidemiologists at Boston University found that African-American women who have experienced more racism also show poor cognitive function. However, an important limitation of the study is…

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    Alternative Ways to Help the Homeless Beyond Giving Money

    Medium Aug 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are seven ideas to help homeless individuals and families in ways that go beyond giving direct cash and volunteering.  • How can donors spread awareness about…

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