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    Why Asking Better Questions is Imperative to Creating a Better World

    Stanford Social Innovation Review

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Social sector leaders need to pivot their questions to focus on creating a more equitable and healthy future through social innovation.  • How can donors support…

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    Effectively Using Data to Build Back Better After Lockdown

    Think NPC Jul 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At Think NPC, Peter O’Flynn prompts organizations and funders to ask themselves about their approach to data during COVID-19 in order to build back better after…

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    The Continued Need for Vastly Stepped-Up Giving — and the Role of DAFs

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Jul 23, 2020

    The data is clear about what nonprofits are facing right now. When CEP surveyed leaders of a representative set of nonprofits that receive at least some foundation funding in May, what…

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    How Funders Can Discern and Inspire Ideas for Change

    Exponent Philanthropy Jul 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • John Richardson, writing for Exponent Philanthropy, offers insight for small-staffed funders to discern potential social change ideas.  • How can individual philanthropists utilize these practices to fund…

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    Why Focusing on Well-Being in Social Impact Organizations is Critical

    India Development Review

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At Apni Shala, they believe that social impact organizations need to prioritize well-being in organizations and share five insights on how to do so.  • How…

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    How COVID-19 Will Impact Future Civil Society

    Independent Sector Jul 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new report launched by the collaborative effort of philanthropic institutions will include scenario planning and resources for the social sector within the context of COVID-19. …

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    The Nuances of Shutting Down a Successful Nonprofit

    Stanford Social Innovation Review

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sometimes, it might be necessary to strategically navigate shutting down a successful nonprofit by gifting its assets to better-equipped organizations.  • How can donors support strategic…

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    Why Cyber Leadership and EQ Matter In This Moment

    The Aspen Institute Jul 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Higher emotional quotients are important for rising cybersecurity leadership, as more uncertainty and issues arise in public health, governance, and the future of our economy.  • How…

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    Scenario Planning During COVID-19

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jul 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Gabriel Kasper and Justin Marcoux explain the value of scenario planning during COVID-19 for protecting nonprofit organizations. • What role can funders play in helping nonprofits prepare…

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    Educating Health Care Teams On a National Scale

    Grantmakers In Health Jul 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantmakers in Health explore partnerships of community-health teams on a national scale and the efficacy of these efforts.  • How can donors help these partnerships thrive?…

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    Building the Conversation About Collaboration in Nonprofits

    Medium Jul 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Victoria Shadle initiates a blog to shape conversations about the inherent nature of collaboration in nonprofits, which form an essential safety net in the U.S. •…

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    How Restorative Practices Can Help Transform Schools

    Getting Smart Jul 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Don Spangler and Crystal Cubbage highlight the work of Building 21, a non-profit that uses restorative practices to help students in Philadelphia. • How can we make…

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