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No one disputes the importance of employee benefits. Employee benefits matter because they demonstrate how much the company cares about and appreciates its employees. Benefits support an employee’s he...
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The best companies have one thing in common: good leadership. Leadership can make or break a company. All leaders aren’t managers. There are, for example, informal leaders who may have no official tit...
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Modernizing Philanthropy in the Workplace: Why Investing in HR Technology Is Critical
Read moreWhen asked about the biggest challenges facing human resources professionals in 2022, HR exec Carla Yudhishthu noted something that's a relatively new concept in human resources management: the import...
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For many executives, improving employee engagement is a top global business strategy, and for good reason. Employee engagement is critically important in today’s competitive marketplace. Engaged emplo...
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Few of the 4 million U.S. students who graduate each year either want or expect a job for life. In fact, the average American employee stays with a company for just over four years, according to Burea...
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Companies could simply donate a few hundred dollars here and some old computers there and call it good, right? So what is the purpose of corporate social responsibility?In the past, companies didn’t w...
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Groundswell CEO Jake Wood hosted a LinkedIn Audio conversation with The Muse founder Kathryn Minshew talking about the latest in The Great Resignation. The Muse is a market-leading online job portal t...
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At Groundswell, we are privileged to connect with industry professionals that share our vision of rethinking and reigniting corporate giving. We love to sit down with smart folks, and learn about thei...
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We always love to share the Groundswell philosophy with the wider world whenever we can. Just recently, our CEO Jake Wood shared his insights over at Forbes, talking about why organizations should ret...
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Celebrate National Nonprofit Day by Supporting These Organizations
Today is National Nonprofit Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the contributions of nonprofit organizations in making the world a better place.On August 17th each year, people, communities, and gov...
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Women & Sports: Nonprofits Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes
Women's Sports FoundationThe Women's Sports Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. It was founded in 1974 by B...
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Disability Pride Month: Nonprofits Advocating for Accessibility
Disability Pride Month is a celebration held annually in July to honor and empower individuals with disabilities. It aims to raise awareness about disability rights, inclusion, and challenges faced by...
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Plastic Free July: Nonprofits Dedicated to Reducing Plastic Waste
This month is Plastic Free July, a global movement that began in 2011.The event invites individuals and communities worldwide to take part in a challenge: to reduce their consumption of single-use pla...
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Juneteenth: Nonprofits Celebrating Freedom and Embracing Unity
Each year on June 19th, a significant celebration takes place across the United States, commemorating a pivotal moment in the nation's history and the ongoing pursuit of freedom and equality.Juneteent...
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Embracing Humanity: World Refugee Day Nonprofits to Support
As the world continues to grapple with a myriad of challenges, one issue stands as a constant reminder of the fragility and strength of the human spirit: the global refugee crisis.On World Refugee Day...
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Celebrating the Majesty of Our Oceans: Dive into World Oceans Day with These Nonprofits
World Oceans Day, observed every year on June 8th, serves as a global reminder of the vital role our oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. It is a day when people from all walks of life come togeth...
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Embracing Diversity: Celebrating the Colors of PRIDE Month with these Nonprofits
As June approaches, the world gears up to honor and celebrate Pride Month, an annual commemoration that serves as a powerful testament to the vibrant LGBTQ+ community.Pride Month is a time for reflect...
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The Guide to Being a Modern Philanthropist: Elevate Your Impact With Groundswell
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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How To Become a Philanthropist: 7 Steps To Change the World
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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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The Workplace Giving Handbook: Everything You Need to Know
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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How To Improve Company Culture (and Why It Matters So Much): 5 of Our Expert Tips
Culture may not appear on the balance sheet alongside goodwill and brand recognition, but maybe it should. Many people talk about culture, yet few really understand what it is and how to shape it to t...
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How To Improve Morale at Work: Groundswell Feature in Lifehack
When workplace morale is high, it affects employee engagement and productivity in positive ways. Yet as companies pursue increasingly remote and decentralized operating models, the happiness quotient ...
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How To Become a Philanthropist: 7 Steps To Change the World
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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8 Powerful Ways To Elevate Your Corporate Philanthropy Efforts
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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Donor-Advised Fund vs. Private Foundation: What's the Difference?
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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Determining Your Corporate Donation Budget: How Much Should You Donate To Charity?
When a company donates to charitable causes, they benefit in several different ways beyond doing good for the community. Charitable donations pay off in goodwill and reputation, deeper community conne...
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Donation Match Programs for Charitable Giving: How It Works and How To Set One Up
Donation matching is a form of corporate giving that effectively doubles employees' contributions to causes that matter to them. The premise is simple: When an employee makes a financial donation to a...
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Why Are Employee Benefits So Important? Here’s What You Should Know
No one disputes the importance of employee benefits. Employee benefits matter because they demonstrate how much the company cares about and appreciates its employees. Benefits support an employee’s he...
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Building Stellar Workplace Leaders: 7 Tips To Be a Good Manager
The best companies have one thing in common: good leadership. Leadership can make or break a company. All leaders aren’t managers. There are, for example, informal leaders who may have no official tit...
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