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Corporate Giving Program: The Complete Business Guide to Running Gifting and Matching Employee Benefits

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Corporate giving programs are growing in popularity among thriving businesses and for many good reasons. For companies, corporate giving programs can improve their reputation and brand image, attract ...
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The Case for Corporations to Leverage Donor-Advised Funds

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Year over year, companies are increasing their focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the impact they have on communities. Corporate charitable giving is perhaps the most visible effort th...
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Everything You Need to Know About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

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Having a workplace that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential for creating a work environment that is respectful, supportive, and equitable for all employees.Diversity in the workplac...
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Tax Benefits of Corporate Donation Matching Gifts: All You Need To Know

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Corporate donation matching gifts programs are rising in popularity, and for good reason.As more companies shift to better business practices and align with corporate social responsibility values, bus...
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46 companies practicing CSR and how they’re doing it.

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Companies have a responsibility to their customers, shareholders, and the communities in which they operate. Social responsibility is important for businesses because it helps to create a positive com...
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8 Powerful Ways To Elevate Your Corporate Philanthropy Efforts

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In today's business world, corporate philanthropy is more than a buzzword. Engaged consumers want to do business with brands that give back — and they're not the only ones. An effective, modern employ...
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The 5 Best Donor-Advised Fund Software in 2023

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There are many options if you’re looking for the best donor-advised fund software. You can undoubtedly look at every single one of them, but it’s not necessary. The top donor-advised funds offer the s...
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The Workplace Giving Handbook: Everything You Need to Know

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Workplace giving programs offer employees an important benefit.It gives employees a way to support the causes they care about and trust that their support is actually doing good in the world.It's not ...
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6 Strategies on How to Engage Remote Employees

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A mere 6% of Americans worked mostly from home in 2019. By 2021, that number had tripled according to the American Community Survey. Depending on who’s talking, that’s good news, right?On the one hand...
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Celebrate National Nutrition Month by Supporting These Nonprofits

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National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information campaign in March created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses on the importance of making informed...
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Nonprofits to Support on World Cancer Awareness Day

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World Cancer Awareness Day is an annual event on February 4th dedicated to increasing awareness of cancer and encouraging its prevention, detection, and treatment. This day is coordinated by the Union...
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Nonprofits to Support for American Heart Month

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American Heart Month is an annual observance in February that raises awareness about heart health and encourages people to take action to reduce their risk of heart disease.During Heart Month, organiz...
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Live Discussion: Supporting Turkey & Syria Earthquake

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Nonprofits in Support of Ukraine

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The Ukraine humanitarian crisis refers to the ongoing conflict and suffering in Ukraine, which has led to widespread displacement and need for assistance. The conflict has caused significant loss of l...
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Nonprofit Organizations Supporting National Poverty in America Awareness Month

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National Poverty in America Awareness Month is observed each January, which aims to recognize the severe conditions of poverty that many live in.Nearly 40 million Americans are living in poverty, whic...
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Spotlight: Polaris Project

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The Polaris Project is a nonprofit organization that works to combat human trafficking and modern-day slavery.They operate both domestically and internationally, and their efforts include preventing t...
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Nonprofit Organizations Supporting National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month is dedicated to raising awareness about different, often hidden, forms of human trafficking and modern day slavery. It is important to raise aware...
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Nonprofit Organizations Supporting Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that commemorates the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, near the ti...
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The Guide to Being a Modern Philanthropist: Elevate Your Impact With Groundswell

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This guide is intended to provide resources and inspiration for Groundswell users on how to donate to causes they care about. It provides tips to best identify and donate to charities that have a prov...
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The Science of Giving: Why Do People Donate to Charity?

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It’s easy enough to give away that old sofa stashed in the corner of your garage. But why do people donate to charity? What causes you, or anyone else, to send a $100 check to a foundation or spend an...
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From Dock to Dish: A Deep Dive Into Seafood Sustainability

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This week we dive into an interview with Wendy Norden, Director of Science and Global Strategies at Seafood Watch Program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, discussing the interconnected depths of consumer...
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How To Become a Philanthropist: 7 Steps To Change the World

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If you’re wondering how to become a philanthropist, it’s easier than you think. Anyone can do it and, contrary to popular belief, it’s not just for the wealthy. Make no mistake about it: Humans are so...
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Donor-Advised Fund vs. Private Foundation: What's the Difference?

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Donating directly to a charitable organization might be the simplest way to give, but there are also various philanthropic vehicles available for minimizing taxes and maximizing impact. Two of the bet...
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Anna Malaika Tubbs: On Celebrating Black Motherhood, and Creating a Social Justice-Driven Portfolio

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At Groundswell, we are privileged to talk to a wide range of individuals about philanthropy in all its forms. That is why we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to speak with New York Times b...
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Night of the Living DAF: How Groundswell is Raising Zombie Philanthropy From the Dead

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No one likes zombies. They’re noisy. They’re disgusting. Worst of all, they try to eat your brain.But perhaps the spookiest thing about them? They’re mindless. Zombies are automatons who amble along w...
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12 Employee Benefits Survey Questions Modern Companies Should Ask

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In today's business environment, having the right and highest performing talent is more critical than ever. With benefits packages playing a vital role in these decisions, how can companies truly gaug...
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The Guide to Being a Modern Philanthropist: Elevate Your Impact With Groundswell

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This guide is intended to provide resources and inspiration for Groundswell users on how to donate to causes they care about. It provides tips to best identify and donate to charities that have a prov...
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Unleash the Power of Your Employee Giving Program: Best Practices Guide

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Your Best Practices Guide for Maximizing Your Employee Giving ParticipationThis guide provides you with tools and tips to maximize employee participation in your giving program, not just when the prog...
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Complete Handbook to Corporate Grants

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Corporate grants are financial support provided by a business to a nonprofit organization, educational institution, or another type of community group. These grants can be used to fund a wide range of...
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The Workplace Giving Handbook: Everything You Need to Know

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Workplace giving programs offer employees an important benefit.It gives employees a way to support the causes they care about and trust that their support is actually doing good in the world.It's not ...
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Unlocking Philanthropy: A Ready-to-Use Corporate Giving Policy for Modern Businesses

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Sample Corporate Giving Policy You Can Use TodayIn today’s socially conscious environment, more companies than ever are recognizing the value of corporate philanthropy. Not only can a robust giving po...
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5 Tips to Boost Engagement & Impact on Giving Tuesday

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Leverage GivingTuesday to boost generosityEvery November, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as GivingTuesday, which often serves as the unofficial start of end-of-year giving campaigns. This com...
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12 Employee Benefits Survey Questions Modern Companies Should Ask

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In today's business environment, having the right and highest performing talent is more critical than ever. With benefits packages playing a vital role in these decisions, how can companies truly gaug...
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Israel-Palestinian Victims: Where to Support

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What's happening:Israel has declared war against Hamas after the terrorist group launched a surprise attack from Gaza into Israeli territory on the morning of Saturday October 7, the Jewish Sabbath an...
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6 Tips For An Effective Corporate Volunteerism Program with Groundswell

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For companies seeking to streamline their giving and volunteering in one place, Groundswell has a number of volunteer features designed to easily track, reward, and engage employees. We have been extr...
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Celebrating the Rich Cultural Heritage: International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

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The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People on August 9 pays tribute to the world's indigenous communities. About 370 to 500 million indigenous people are estimated to live in 90 countries ...
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The Big Donation Distribution Problem You Don’t Know About

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At Groundswell, we are passionate about challenging the status quo, and one industry standard that we’ve set our sights on is the unconscionable donation distribution delays normalized by legacy platf...
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Help victims of Morocco's deadly earthquake

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What's happening: A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on Friday, and with the death toll already surpassing 2,800 it is the deadliest and most powerful earthquake to hit the North Afric...
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October: Causes to Support

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October recognizes Breast Cancer, Mental Illness, Poverty Eradication, Animals, and Arts & Humanities.Nonprofit organizations are working on the frontlines to support causes and the communities most i...
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