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5 Benefits of Donor-Advised Funds for Corporations

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Here are numerous reasons why donor-advised funds (DAFs) are the fastest growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States. They combine versatility, flexibility and simplicity when it comes to r...
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Is Your Company Ready To Handle the Next Hot-Button Issue? How To Stay Two Steps Ahead

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Crickets. That’s the sound coming from many companies over today’s most pressing hot-button issues. Yet there is an increasingly blurred line between business and politics, leaving business leaders wo...
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Recession Recovery: How To Show Local Community Support

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During the recession recovery, it’s important for businesses to support local communities. It’s a role that businesses have historically played and one that allows communities to bounce back as quickl...
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Why You Should Consider Providing a DAF in Your Financial Wellness Benefits

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With 42% of employees in full-time work struggling to make ends meet, financial wellness benefits are no longer a bonus perk that Human Resources can offer. They are a business priority. Uncertain eco...
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4 Ways That Your Business Can Make Waves of Social Impact

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No matter the size of your business, it can have a social impact in the communities that you serve. Maximizing social impact is a good idea for the bottom line. It can raise the company’s visibility a...
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10 Charitable Giving Ideas Based on Moments That Matter for Employees

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If the business of HR is to manage — and enhance — the employee experience, an understanding of Moments That Matter (MTM) may be one of the most critical tools the HR professional can add to their rep...
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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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How To Choose a Charity That Aligns With Your Corporate Goals

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There's little question that your company should donate to charity — surveys show that two-thirds to three-quarters of customers and employees prefer to do business with companies that give back to th...
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The Future of HR Leadership — Transforming Companies From the Inside

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HR professionals are central to all employee-centered needs of a business. They are responsible for employee recruitment, training, engagement and management. They help ensure that all employees under...
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Disaster Relief Response: Nonprofit Organizations

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There are many nonprofit organizations working to provide disaster relief response that impacts communities in the United States. Many of these organizations also respond to disasters outside the U.S....
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Earth Day: Celebrate with These Nonprofit Organizations

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As the world celebrates Earth Day on April 22, we are shining a spotlight on one of the greatest threats to this planet: climate change. It is an issue that the United Nations calls a defining crisis ...
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Hunger Awareness: Supporting Nonprofits

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Hunger awareness campaigns are initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the issue of hunger and food insecurity, both locally and globally. These campaigns aim to educate people about the extent o...
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Nonprofits to Support Autism Awareness Month

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Autism Awareness Month takes place every year in April. The purpose of the campaign is to promote awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).The color associated with Autism Awaren...
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List of Nonprofit Organizations in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles is a beautiful, metropolitan city that’s as diverse as they come. LA has become the destination for many communities, including many nonprofit organizations dedicated to making a differenc...
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Women’s History Month Nonprofits to Support

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Women's History Month is a month-long celebration of women's contributions to history, culture, and society.Women have been the backbone of society, and their indomitable strength and courage have ena...
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List of Nonprofits to Support for World Water Day

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World Water Day is an international observance day held annually on March 22. It is a day to recognize the importance of freshwater and to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resourc...
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How to Support the Relief Efforts in Turkey and Syria After the Earthquake

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On Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, a devastating 7.8 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, followed by a magnitude 7.5 aftershock - killing more than 21,000 people and injuring thousands more.Each day the death toll...
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10 Nonprofit Animal Rights Organizations in Los Angeles

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Animals are living creatures that deserve to be respected and treated with care.Animal rights are an important part of any society, as animals provide many benefits to the environment, to humans, and ...
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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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Promoting Animal Welfare: A Compassionate Responsibility

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In an interconnected world where compassion and empathy transcend boundaries, the issue of animal welfare has emerged as a crucial aspect of our collective consciousness.The treatment and care of anim...
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5 Successful American Corporate Giving Programs To Model From

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Corporate giving programs are a way for companies to give back to the communities where they operate. These programs can take many different forms, but they all share the same goal of making a positiv...
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11 Common Types of Corporate Giving Programs

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Corporate giving programs are company-subsidized charity programs that businesses use to encourage their employees to participate in donations.Successful companies build corporate giving programs into...
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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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National Clean Air Month: Nonprofit Organizations to Support

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National Clean Air Month is an annual observance held in the United States during the month of May. It is sponsored by the American Lung Association and is dedicated to raising awareness about the imp...
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Memorial Day: Nonprofit Organizations to Support

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Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May....
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Support These Nonprofits

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Mental Health Awareness Month is a national observance in the United States that is held each May. The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness of mental health issues and to enc...
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Nonprofits to Support

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Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed every year in the United States during the month of April. The purpose of this observance is to raise awareness about the issue of child abuse and neglect, and...
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National Foster Care Awareness Month: Support these Nonprofits

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National Foster Care Awareness Month is observed in the United States every May. The purpose of this observance is to raise awareness about the approximately 400,000 children and youth who are in the ...
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