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    The Effects of COVID-19 on Nonprofits’ Revenues, Digitization, and Mergers

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jun 5, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • David La Piana, writing for Stanford Social Innovation Review, explains the charts below that portray the full scope of the impact of COVID-19 on nonprofit revenue. …

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    Understanding Discrimination in the Food System

    GreenBiz Jun 5, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jim Giles, writing for GreenBiz, discusses discrimination in the food system and how systemic disparities in the food chain are severely impacting communities of color. • How…

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    Data and Research Highlight 10 Key Facts About Policing in America

    Prison Policy Initiative Jun 5, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from the prison policy institute spotlights 10 facts about policing in America that shed light on the national conversation of racial justice and police brutality. …

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    Designing Adaptive Clothing for Those With Special Needs

    Smithsonian

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Matchar reports on several inclusive clothing lines attempting to solve dressing challenges that people with physical and mental disabilities face. • What other ways can…

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    72 Places to Find Solutions Story Ideas

    The Whole Story

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this piece from The Whole Story, author Julia Hotz compiles a list of 72 sources that journalists can use to search for solutions-based journalism stories.…

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    Funding for Immigrants and Refugees: Framework for Donors

    NCRP Jun 5, 2020

    Pro-immigrant and refugee nonprofit organizations are underfunded in the U.S., according to research from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP). The organization, which educates foundations on issues that impact…

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    How Philanthropy is Evolving Through Online Platforms

    Inc.

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Tom Popomaronis explains that in the age of social giving, the emergence of online platforms and programs increases the number of ways people can participate in charitable giving. …

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    Social Media Platform Helps Advance Charitable Giving

    Fast Company

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ben Paynter explains that social media photo-sharing platform, Instagram, lets users broadcast tap-to-donate stickers on their stories, making it easy and accessible for Instagram users to…

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    Analysis of Schools Show Missed Opportunities for Summer Programs

    Education Dive Jun 5, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers from the Center on Reinventing Public Education at the University of Washington found that many school districts aren’t offering summer classes.  • Some school districts…

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    The Worth of Urban Parks During Protests and the Pandemic

    CityLab Jun 5, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Protests around the world are highlighting the worth of urban parks and public spaces for civic engagement. However, city budgets are in danger of being cut,…

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    How to Harness Technologies in the Fight Against COVID-19

    RAND Jun 4, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Policies and oversight are necessary to oversee the technology aimed at responding to COVID-19. Innovations are coming in rapidly, but require monitoring.  • How can donors…

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    Transforming This Moment into Positive Change

    Medium Jun 4, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Catherine Crystal Foster, writing for Medium, discusses how this moment can bring about positive change if we can share resources, listen to each other, and donate thoughtfully. …

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