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    Why Scenario Planning is Critical to Philanthropy’s Crisis Response

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Jul 29, 2020

    While it’s common to create best- or worst-case forecasts around that baseline, it’s hard for philanthropic leaders — who have been urgently responding and caring for their communities and staff…

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    Urging COVID-19 Recovery by Improving Health Systems

    Global Citizen Jul 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen interviews the CEO of International Medical Corps, a nonprofit delivering emergency medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic to communities in need. • What are the…

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    Helping Nonprofits Increase Their Capacity In the Wake of COVID-19

    Johnson Center Jul 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Leaders within the philanthropy sector are taking steps to support nonprofit organizations in the wake of COVID-19, by waving grant restrictions and supporting advocacy efforts.  •…

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    Leaders in Women’s Philanthropy Are Speaking Up

    Forbes Jul 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • During these transformative and unprecedented times, women in philanthropy are speaking out about the role of charitable giving in mobilizing resources and spurring innovation.  • How…

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    Overthinking is Sabotaging Charitable Efforts

    Nonprofit AF Jul 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le argues that nonprofits and funders spend too much time debating and deciding, delaying action that will actually create impact.  • Have you already spent…

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    Equity Within Philanthropy Serving Organizations

    Alliance Magazine Jul 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are important insights from United Philanthropy Forum’s 2020 Forum Virtual Conference about the role of equity in philanthropy serving organizations.  • Many foundations should embody collaboration…

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    Why Philanthropy Should Focus on Curiosity, Inquiry and Innovation

    Exponent Philanthropy Jul 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are insights on how to empower donors, board members, family members, or staff to make curiosity a driving point for innovating and learning.  • How can…

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    How To Ask an Influential Leader To Join Your Nonprofit Board

    Forbes Jul 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are 11 insights on how to ask influential individuals to become nonprofit board members and help guide nonprofit success.  • What do you look for…

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    How to Become a Leader for Racial Equity in the Workplace

    Darden Ideas to Action Jul 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Laura Morgan Roberts, at Darden Ideas to Action, offers advice for how leaders can fight towards and insist on racial equity in the workplace. • What are…

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    How This Funder Forms Meaningful Partnerships with Grantees

    Philanthropy News Digest Jul 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Joanne Lee uses New Jersey Health Initiatives as an example of what funders can accomplish through meaningful partnerships with grantees. • Why are transparency and authenticity…

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    How the Paycheck Protection Program Affects Nonprofits

    Johnson Center Jul 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeff Williams summarizes the drawbacks and successes of the Paycheck Protection Program in supporting nonprofits during COVID. • How can we assist smaller eligible nonprofits in…

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    How Governance Practitioners Can Reinforce Social Movements

    Alliance Magazine Jul 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Funders from the Transparency and Accountability Initiative (TAI) collaborative provide five insights on how philanthropic governance can fortify social movements.  • How can your philanthropy support social movements…

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