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As prediction markets increase access to sports betting, policymakers and federal regulators should consider robust consumer protections and tax policies for both prediction markets and sportsbooks.
Three charitable giving trends in 2018 that could shape future policies Understanding changes in donor behavior and what influences them informs policies that could monitor, discourage, or provide incentives for charitable giving.How local philanthropy is addressing Fresno, California’s severe economic inequities Fresno is one of America's youngest, most diverse, and fastest-growing cities, but it also has a high rate of concentrated poverty.Three ways to unlock the potential of evidence-backed programs at the local level For local practitioners to benefit from evidence, they need to be engaged in all phases of research.Filling in the gaps in nonprofit data Emerging sources of private-sector data could change the public research landscape for the better.Unlocking the potential of private data for public good Companies are exploring how to share their wealth of data for research and crafting public policy.Rapid response philanthropy can help multiple organizations support families at the border Community foundations are well suited to receive large influxes of capital to then distribute to diverse organizations.