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    Revamping Programs For Workers’ Economic Security

    Brookings May 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • John C. Austin, at Brookings, makes the case for modernizing workers’ economic security as coronavirus exposes the dangerous holes in current policies. • How do certain…

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    The Impact of COVID-19 on Environmental Education

    NAAEE May 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Environmental educators are starting to think about how to host outdoor programs responsibly in the wake of COVID-19.  • How can donors help strengthen environmental education…

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    How Diet Can Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    Futurity May 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers indicate that reducing animal-based foods in our diets and switching to plant-based alternatives can help significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 in the United…

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    Youth Climate Activists are Writing their Own Curriculum

    YES! Magazine May 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Youth climate activists from the Sunrise School and Fridays For Future are bringing youth-led lectures, homework, and pop quizzes to virtual classrooms.  • How can donors…

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    Why Nonprofits That Need Certainty During COVID-19 Should Follow the Data

    PhilanTopic May 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofits that are struggling during COVID-19 need to follow the data, engage in long-term planning, and not scale back support for their communities.  • What role can…

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    How Colleges Can Improve Accessibility During Distance Learning [Audio]

    EdSurge May 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jennifer Albat and Stephanie Del Tufo discuss some of the accessibility challenges and accommodations for distance learning in colleges during coronavirus.  • Setting up local wifi hotspots…

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    What Nonprofit Organizations Should Prioritize to Prepare for the Future

    Stanford Social Innovation Review May 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit organizations should prioritize how well they can execute social impact, economic viability, and capacity in the wake of COVID-19.  • How can donors bolster organizations in…

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    The Success of LGBTQ Activism Through Social Media

    Mashable

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Harry Hill explains how Adam Eli, an LGBTQ activist, is using social media to advance the LGBTQ movement.  • What can donors do to support LGBTQ activism in…

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    Can Your Community Handle a Natural Disaster and Coronavirus at the Same Time?

    The Conversation May 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark Abkowitz shares advice for preparing communities to cope with natural disasters during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  • With hurricane and fire seasons on the horizon, which…

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    Understanding the Struggle of Coming Out

    Global Citizen

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Thato Mahlangu reports that when Craig Lucas, winner of The Voice SA, came out as gay on social media, LGBTQ activists called for more support from parents…

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    LGBTQ Activists of the Past and Present You Should Know Now

    Global Citizen

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen produces a list of inspirational LGBTQ activists both living and deceased, accompanied by the ways in which they helped push the LGBTQ movement forward.  • What…

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    Philanthropy is Not a Replacement for Democracy

    Forbes Apr 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeff Raikes, writing for Forbes, explains how philanthropy can enhance democracy rather than replace it, by funding causes that directly support more equitable and representative systems. …

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