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    Inspiring Youth Vowing to Spur Change in the Food System

    Food Tank Aug 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Danielle Nierenberg, writing for Food Tank, compiled a list of youth sparking change in the food system through entrepreneurship, activism, and more.  • How can donors better…

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    Impact Investing to Support Higher Education [Audio]

    EdSurge

    Giving Compass’ Take: • John Duong explains how Lumina Impact Ventures supports the higher education efforts of Lumina Foundation.  • What could impact investing do for your philanthropic mission? Are you ready to…

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    Local Government Can Push Back Against the Myth of Declining Democracy

    Governing Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Former Indianapolis mayor Stephen Goldsmith lists some advice aimed at community leaders to instill more public trust in local government. • Transparency and thoughtfulness are two key elements…

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    The Impact of Supporting Underserved Entrepreneurs

    NextBillion

    Giving Compass’ Take: • NextBillion reports on the Opportunity Fund, which has made more than 13,800 loans to small and micro business owners — many of whom are immigrant entrepreneurs.…

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    An Estimated 30-40 Million People at Risk from Looming COVID-19 Eviction Crisis

    The Aspen Institute Aug 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers from The Aspen Institute break down the potential damage of the COVID-19-induced eviction crisis, highlighting the inequitable distribution of risk.  • What role can you…

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    How to Handle Criminal Justice Budgets During COVID-19

    Urban Institute Aug 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban Institute discusses how governments can equitably and effectively manage criminal justice budgets during the COVID-19 economic recession. • What can we do to learn from…

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    Five Ways COVID-19 Affects People with Disabilities

    Forbes Aug 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Andrew Pulrang, writing for Forbes, explains five ways COVID-19 affects people with disabilities differently, as so many of life’s structures are unaccommodating. • How do the ways…

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    Community Colleges Need Digital Preparation for COVID-19

    EdSurge Aug 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sean Gallagher, at EdSurge, explains how community colleges are becoming more prominent and need better digital preparation for COVID-19. • How can we work to make…

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    The Benefits of Two-Generation Partnerships with Schools

    Urban Institute Aug 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Marcus Gaddy and Theresa Anderson fill readers in on the benefits and complexities of two-generation partnerships with schools, which connect parents and children with essential services.…

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    How COVID-19 Impacts First-Gen and Minority College Students

    The Hechinger Report Aug 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ted Mitchell explains how first-gen and minority college students experience disproportionate disruptions to their learning during COVID-19. • How does this threaten to reverse the recent…

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    Designing a Multiple Disaster COVID-19 Relief Package

    Urban Institute Aug 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Carlos Martín and Aaron Clark-Ginsberg urge policymakers to consider a multiple disaster COVID-19 relief package in their next response effort. • How does the combination of…

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    Helping Children Cope With COVID-19 Anxiety

    The Conversation Aug 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are four ways to help children cope with fear and anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic.  • How can donors help families who want to provide…

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