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Impact Philanthropy

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    How We Can Transition Away from Fossil Fuels [Video]

    Rockefeller Foundation Sep 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this video from the #Solvable series, Katherine Hamilton explains that we have the technological and policy know-how to successfully transition away from fossil fuels.  •…

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    Elements of Catalytic Philanthropy in New Zealand

    PhilanTopic Sep 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Catalytic philanthropy is a special form of collaboration and return on investment for individuals and organizations.  • How does catalytic philanthropy differ from charity? What components…

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    Lessons for Implementing New Strategic Planning

    FSG

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The leaders of the St. David’s Foundation explain how prudent planning and feedback helped guide the way forward their health-focused community strategy. • What can other…

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    To Drive Systemic Change, Find the Root Cause

    Medium Sep 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Using healthcare as an example, Building Impact explains that systemic change begins with addressing the root cause of the problem and understanding how the system truly works.…

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    Managing Power and Privilege in Philanthropy

    Stanford Social Innovation Review

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kathleen P. Enright explains how foundations are acknowledging and coping with their power and privilege to boost their impact.  • How do power imbalances hinder effective philanthropy? How…

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    What the Future of Work Will Mean For Everyone

    McKinsey & Company

    Giving Compass’ Take: • McKinsey Global Institute details a recent report on the state of the workforce now — and what trends to look out for through 2030, especially when…

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    Paying It Forward in International Development

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Sep 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to this article, development practitioners must build a culture of learning, negotiation, and collaboration, so that the use of evidence are integrated into program design…

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    We The People: A Toolkit for Strengthening Democracy

    Center for High Impact Philanthropy Sep 9, 2019

    Multiple surveys over the past decade have revealed a trend of declining confidence in democracy among Americans. While many factors contribute to this growing sense that democracy is weakening, there…

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    #Solvable: Post-Conflict Trauma

    The Rockefeller Foundation Sep 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · This #Solvable podcast from The Rockefeller Foundation features Victor Ochen discussing treatment options for victims traumatized by terror and conflict.  · What role can philanthropy play in addressing…

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    #Solvable: Access To Clean Energy

    The Rockefeller Foundation Sep 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · This video from The Rockefeller Foundation’s #Solvable series features Jules Kortenhorst, CEO of Rocky Mountain Institute, and explains why lack of access to power in the developing world provides an…

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    A Closer Look at Transparency in Philanthropy

    PEAK Grantmaking Sep 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kheira Issaoui-Mansouri and Melissa Sines discuss transparency in philanthropy and share best practices for funders.  • Where is additional transparency needed in your process? How can your…

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    Parent Engagement Fosters Educational Opportunities

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Sep 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  A Latino-centered collaborative called Santa Ana Partnership shifted its model to help parents become engaged in their children’s educational opportunities.  • How can donors identify and…

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