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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 Nutrition Month by Supporting These Nonprofits
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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Nonprofit Organizations Supporting National Poverty in America Awareness Month
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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Nonprofit Organizations Supporting National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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
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
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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Everything You Need to Know About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
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
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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Complete Guide to Setting Up a Matching Gift Program for your Company
Are you a corporate leader interested in supporting your employees' philanthropic efforts and making a positive impact in the community?You may want to set up a corporate matching gift program for you...
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How to Support the Relief Efforts in Turkey and Syria After the Earthquake
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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