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    Recognizing Blind Spots and Adjusting Course

    MacArthur Foundation Dec 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Kathy K. Im talks about the MacArthur Foundation’s national Journalism and Media program, its goal to focus on supporting media and journalism that is “just and inclusive”, and…

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    Blockchain Applications: Charitable Giving

    Medium Dec 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Medium, Denise Tambanis identifies the problems in charitable giving and explains how blockchain could help resolves these issues.  · What is blockchain? How is…

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    Viral Crowdfunding Campaigns Took on New Meaning in 2018

    Mashable Dec 29, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Internet platforms have long made it possible to reward a stranger’s act of kindness, or help them in a time of need. This was taken to a…

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    Striving For A Higher Meaning In Your Philanthropy

    Star Tribune Dec 27, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Whether you benefit from a tax break or not, Ross Levin at Star Tribune explains how you can strive for a higher meaning in your philanthropy and…

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    Finding Who Needs Your Funding Most

    Hispanics in Philanthropy Dec 26, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Hispanics in Philanthropy, Michelle Threadgould explains that funders should take a deeper look at who is really in need of their dollars before funding an…

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    Contemporary Philanthropy Means Applying A Business Mind To Causes

    IOL Business Report Dec 26, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for IOL Business Report, Georgina Crouth discusses the work of The Rothschilds and explains why using a business mindset is key to approaching contemporary philanthropy.  ·…

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    How Philanthropic Involvement Can Advance Your Career

    Entrepreneur Dec 26, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This article from Entrepreneur discusses how volunteering can boost your leadership experience and help change lives. • One study cited shows that weekly volunteering leads to happiness…

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    Do School Vouchers Only Benefit the Wealthy?

    Governing Magazine Dec 26, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As Governing magazine explores, Arizona’s education savings accounts — a variation on vouchers — have been used overwhelmingly by families whose children were already attending high-quality…

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    14 Innovations That Helped Make the World a Better Place in 2018

    Mashable Dec 26, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mashable takes a look at how innovators, activists, and organizations worked together in 2018 to create many innovations to help people around the world with various challenges. …

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    How Brain Science Is Pulling Parents Out of Poverty

    The Atlantic Dec 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Atlantic, Tara García Mathewson explains how a Boston nonprofit known as EMPath (Economic Mobility Pathways) is using brain science to develop new pathways out of poverty. …

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    How Giving Tuesday Became A Worldwide Phenomenon

    Fast Company Dec 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Ben Paynter at Fast Company explains how Giving Tuesday gained traction and became a worldwide phenomenon spurring hundreds of millions of dollars in donations. · How has…

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    Engaging Philanthropy in Complex Care for Older Adults

    Grantmakers In Aging Dec 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantmakers in Aging presents a playbook for helping older adults with complex health needs, including chronic conditions and food insecurity. • What can we do beyond…

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