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    How to Fix Dysfunction In Nonprofits and Bridge Talent Gap

    Daniel Bernhard Jun 6, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Daniel Bernhard from the Toronto consulting agency Mushroom Cloud discusses ways that nonprofits can attract younger talent to their ranks: Embrace innovation. • How many organizations…

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    Lessons for Those Interested in Global Development Work

    Medium Jun 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses and advises individuals working in global development, bringing in insightful points about listening, leading through empowering local communities. • Why is it important to get away from the…

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    India-origin Billionaires Pledge More Than Half Their Wealth to Charity

    Republic World Jun 3, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Republic World reports on the India-origin billionaires who have joined the Giving Pledge, agreeing to give more than half their wealth to charity. • Eight years…

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    Cultivating the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders in Metro Areas

    Brookings Jun 1, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors examine the challenges that metropolitan areas face today, and come to the conclusion that the brunt of the work to mitigate these challenges will fall…

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    How Mobile Apps Can Help You Become a Philanthropist

    Causeartist May 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Causeartist discusses the motivation behind Atlas Run, a mobile app that connects people with corporations that sponsor every mile biked, hiked or ran and raises awareness…

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    New York Foundation: Reporting Through Documented Site Visits

    PEAK Insight Journal Apr 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Peak Insight Journal interviews Maria Mottola, Executive Director of the New York Foundation to learn more about the trajectory of their grant reporting process. • How…

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    Social Startup Success: How the Best Nonprofits Launch, Scale Up, and Make a Difference [Review]

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    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Social Startup Success: How The Best Nonprofits Launch, Scale Up and Make A Difference by Kathleen Kelly Janus examines how non-profits and start-ups scale things like…

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    What Can Donors Do About Ocean Plastic?

    Giving Compass Apr 21, 2018

    Every day, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch grows in size. The patch is one of five gyres in the ocean where currents concentrate discarded materials. Over time, plastic products in…

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    A Generation of High-Performing, Low-Income Students Is Getting Lost in the Crowd

    The 74 Apr 19, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The 74 reports on low-income, minority students that are high-performing  and the reasons they might slip off track or can’t continue their success through high school and college. …

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    Why Replicating Models Is More Impactful Than Creating New Ones

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Apr 16, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review argues that replication is more impactful than innovation, and will help to make the most change.  • What are the challenges for replicators?…

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    What is The Best Approach to Charity Messaging?

    The Drum Apr 12, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Drum Network gathers different perspectives in understanding how marketing tactics of charities affect how people give.  • Are you swayed more by humorous messaging or emotional when it…

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    Get Your Giving Right: Philanthropy and Charity Are Not The Same

    U.S. Trust

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The U.S. Trust sheds light on the challenges philanthropists face when determining how and where to give. Drafting a mission and strategy can help streamline the process.…

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