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Impact Philanthropy

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    Failing Forward: Learning Transformations Can Take Twists and Turns

    Christensen Institute Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Christensen Institute discusses what education leaders had to say about personalized learning journeys: Paths aren’t always a straight line. • Those who work in the sector…

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    Findings From Study on Race and Homelessness

    National Alliance to End Homelessness Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The National Alliance to End Homelessness discusses the results of a study that shows how race disproportionally affects people of color and urges action to help…

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    We Need to Democratize Evidence for Better Preschool Policy

    Urban Institute Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Erica Greenberg outlines steps needed to collect preschool data and distribute it fairly so that evidence-based policies can be created for preschool.  • How can philanthropy support…

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    Making Big Bets in Philanthropy

    The Business of Giving

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jean Case explains the value of big bets in philanthropy: Making an impact and galvanizing people to come together around a common cause.  • Are you in…

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    The School Network That Blends the World’s Best Education Practices

    The 74 Jan 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The 74 profiles s BASIS Independent Brooklyn, which is part of a chain of 27 public charter, private, and international schools in five states; it blends education…

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    Recommendations for Better Grant Reporting

    PEAK Insight Journal Jan 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • PEAK Insight Journal gives us some pointers for more effective reporting in the grantmaking process, including stating purposes in a clear, concise way and finding better…

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    Housing Affordability: We Can Quantify When Rent is Too High

    The National Alliance to End Homelessness Jan 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from the National Alliance to End Homelessness, author Joy Moses highlights recent research which shows a quantifiable link between housing affordability and homelessness.…

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    Measuring Social Impact: Three Tips for Nonprofits

    Causeartist Jan 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take • Causeartist provides three helpful tips when measuring social impact for nonprofits: develop a sustainable framework, maintain the human element, and take advantage of partnerships. • Which…

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    How to Make an Impact for Individuals Suffering From Misophonia

    Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy Jan 15, 2019

    What Is Misophonia? Misophonia is a condition in which specific sensory sensations, such as a particular sound, lead to a strong physical and emotional response. The stimuli causing the response…

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    Using Behavioral Science for Social Good

    ideas42 Jan 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • On its 10-year anniversary in 2018, ideas42 delivered a report on the impact it has had, specifically through behavioral metrics. • What can other organizations learn…

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    Making School Data Work Together Is the Key to Better Achievement

    Getting Smart Jan 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Getting Smart piece details the efforts by a school district in Ohio to aggregate and share data in order to help students who are falling…

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    Are You the Bottleneck to Effective Giving?

    Forbes Jan 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Forbes post, consultant Kris Putnam-Walkerly shares common hurdles in philanthropic efforts. She explains how funders can overcome these obstacles to give with impact.  • What…

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