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    How the Social Sector Can Drive Change in a Post-COVID World

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jul 13, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Maximilian Martin lays out a blueprint for revitalizing an effective, change-oriented social sector post-COVID. • How can the social sector remain constructive during the pandemic? What…

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    How Educators Can Equitably Brace for the “COVID Slide”

    RAND Corporation Jul 13, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In an article for Rand, Doug Irving discusses equitable approaches for minimizing the COVID slide in education when students finally return to school. • What is…

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    Rebuilding from COVID-19 With Equity and Climate Awareness

    Alliance Magazine Jul 13, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jonathan Pershing and Jane Flegal, at Alliance Magazine, discuss the importance of rebuilding from COVID-19 with an emphasis on sustainability and racial justice. • What role…

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    Pressure for Schools to Re-open Effectively and Safely

    The Hechinger Report Jul 13, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors provide an overview of strategies and exemplary models of how to re-open schools, such as community school practices. • How can donors help support…

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    Five Mistakes to Avoid When Pursuing Strategic Grantmaking and Impact Philanthropy

    Putnam Consulting Group

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly provides suggestions for grantmakers and foundation members of ways to avoid potential mistakes during the process and increase impact philanthropy.   •  How can grantmakers connect with…

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    The Green Transition Starts With Community Autonomy

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    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Q&A, Shawn Marshall shares that bringing together community activism and green technology can be a powerful and accelerating combination. • How can donors help…

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    Immigrant Workers Play Key Roles in Local Economies and Merit Investment

    Urban Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Hamutal Bernstein and Carolyn Vilter explore how immigrant workers are a key part of our labor force and, despite the divide over policy in Washington, deserve…

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    Designing A Workplace Of Security And Equity During COVID-19

    The Aspen Institute Jul 12, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A video at The Aspen Institute covers issues facing American workers during COVID-19 and offers a plan for redesigning a workplace of security and equity. •…

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    Restrictive Firearm Laws Significantly Reduce Deaths

    RAND Corporation Jul 12, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • An article from RAND Corporation highlights a recent study on the effectiveness of restrictive firearm laws, which found an 11% reduction in firearm deaths. • What…

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    How Schools Systematically Criminalize Black Girls [Video]

    The Aspen Institute Jul 12, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A video at The Aspen Institute engages viewers in the ongoing conversation about how the United States continues to criminalize Black girls in schools. • What…

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    Why Indigenous Victorians Are at a Higher Risk for Suicide

    Global Citizen Jul 12, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Madeleine Keck describes how a forced loss of cultural identity has put Indigenous Victorians at a much higher risk of suicide than the non-Indigenous population. •…

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    How Social Distancing Is One More Example Of Privilege

    Futurity Jul 12, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Neil Schoenherr, at Futurity, summarizes a report on how wealth and social status provide certain demographics with social distancing privilege and fewer adverse health effects. •…

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