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    Wealth Inequality, Philanthropy, and Democracy

    Institute for Policy Studies Jul 31, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Chuck Collins and Helen Flannery expose the risks facing the nonprofit sector and democracy caused by growing wealth inequality and resulting top-heavy philanthropy.  • What role can…

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    Education is the Ultimate Impact Investment

    Medium

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeff Greenstein suggests that it is time for an intervention in the education sector utilizing three different methods: social entrepreneurship, for-profit entrepreneurship, and charity.  • Is there room…

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    Bridging the Racial Leadership Gap in the Nonprofit Sector

    Independent Sector Jul 31, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Frances Kunreuther and Sean Thomas-Breitfeld speak with Independent Sector about what nonprofits can do to eliminate the racial leadership gap in their organization. • What might bridging…

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    30 Lessons in Pursuit of Deep Social Impact: Leadership and Humility

    The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) Jul 31, 2020

    For the sixth and final post in the “30 Lessons” blog series, based on our 30th anniversary publication 30 Lessons in Pursuit of Deep Social Impact, we thought it was only fitting…

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    US Higher Education Needs to Stop Neglecting Black Women

    Hechinger Report Jul 31, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Brandy Jones and Janelle Williams, at The Hechinger Report, call for accountability in US higher education, which has been institutionally alienating and neglecting Black women for generations.…

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    How Can Philanthropy Use its Privilege to Rethink Risk?

    National Center for Family Philanthropy Jul 30, 2020

    Foundations have been described over the years as providers of necessary risk capital, society’s passing gear, or necessary fuel for social innovators. But what does that look like in 2020? Are funders truly…

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    Engaging Youth in Arts and Social Justice During COVID-19

    ARTS Blog Jul 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are some ways that arts organizational leaders are engaging young people in social justice by adapting during the pandemic and using virtual tools.  • How…

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    How School Districts Should Address the COVID Slide

    Education Dive Jul 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • School administrators are offering advice on how to address learning loss due to school closures because of the pandemic, deemed the ‘COVID slide.’ • According to administrators,…

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    Previous Health Crises Have Sparked Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

    Futurity Jul 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Researchers indicate that this is not the first time in American history that health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic have spurred anti-Asian hate crimes, including harassment…

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    What Comes Next: The COVID-19 Pandemic

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jul 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Voss interviews Regine Webster and Brian Howell about what is coming next in the COVID-19 pandemic and philanthropy’s response.  • What role can you play in…

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    Pandemic Recovery Needs to Center Job Quality and Racial Equity [Video]

    The Aspen Institute Jul 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Experts at convened by The Aspen Institute discuss the importance of centering job quality and racial equity for real pandemic recovery.   • What role can you…

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    Disruptive Philanthropy Through Social Impact Investments

    Forbes

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Elizabeth and Kevin Phillips provide a millennial perspective at their family foundation and look for game-changing opportunities. • The article discusses the Phillips’ desire to leverage…

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