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    Wealth Inequality, Philanthropy, and Democracy

    Institute for Policy Studies Jul 31, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Chuck Collins and Helen Flannery expose the risks facing the nonprofit sector and democracy caused by growing wealth inequality and resulting top-heavy philanthropy.  • What role can…

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    This Tech Entrepreneur Aims to Make Giving the Norm

    GeekWire

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Alexandre Mars is a tech entrepreneur who wrote Giving: Purpose is the New Currency, and aims to normalize charitable giving.  • How might this book impact other…

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    Foundations and Policy Engagement: Insights in Their Own Words, Part 3

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Jul 31, 2020

    Question: How and why is your foundation collaborating with others — grantees, other funders — to achieve a shared policy goal? The Healing Trust Meredith Sullivan Benton, Vice-President, Programs and…

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    30 Lessons in Pursuit of Deep Social Impact: Leadership and Humility

    The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) Jul 31, 2020

    For the sixth and final post in the “30 Lessons” blog series, based on our 30th anniversary publication 30 Lessons in Pursuit of Deep Social Impact, we thought it was only fitting…

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    How to be an Effective Philanthropic Traveler

    Medium

    Giving Compass’ Take: • GoPhilanthropic Travel has worked hard to understand and implement responsible service and travel programs for individuals who want to increase their social impact.  • GoPhilanthropic Travel is considered…

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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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    Six Ways Philanthropy is Evolving

    Philanthropy in Focus

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The report, A Philanthropist’s Guide to the Future, explains six distinct ways that philanthropy is shifting and evolving.  • How can donors best understand these changes…

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    How One Foundation Adapted to COVID-19

    The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) Jul 28, 2020

    In the last few months, the world has changed, and all of us with it. The myriad issues philanthropy has spent decades trying to address on many fronts, and in…

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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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    Funders Need to Help Fill the Gap for Student Emergency Aid in the Wake of COVID-19

    PhilanTopic Jul 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Two groups of students, undocumented and student-parents with additional financial needs, are still lacking sufficient funds after school closures due to COVID-19.  • In what ways…

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    Roles for Philanthropy in the Humanitarian Sector

    Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Jul 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • There is significant opportunity for philanthropy to address the global humanitarian crises. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation lays out how funders can step up to make…

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    Why “Peer-Driven Change”—and Why Now?

    The Bridgespan Group Jul 23, 2020

    Peer-driven change is a naturally occurring social phenomenon that has existed since time immemorial. Recall the 19th century barn raisings in rural America, where everyone in the community put their shoulders…

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