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Category: Nonprofits

Best Practices for Recruiting Corporate Volunteer Groups

March 22, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

As businesses increasingly realize the benefits of employee volunteer programs and other corporate philanthropy initiatives, this guide offers nonprofits a list of best practices for recruiting and retaining corporate volunteer groups.

Fund Wellness Opportunities to Help Eliminate Burnout in Nonprofits

March 16, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Jamila Jabulani calls on funders to think more creatively and intentionally about how they can best support the emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing of their nonprofit grantees.

How to Promote Philanthropy to Your Corporate Partners

February 22, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

In this article, philanthropy consultant Aly Sterling explains how to communicate the importance of dedicated philanthropy and CSR programs to your nonprofit organization’s corporate partners.

Donors of Color are Mobilizing for Their Communities – Often at the Forefront of Emerging Trends

February 17, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Donors of color are leading — or are playing an increasingly visible role in leading — many of the shifts we’re seeing today in the field of philanthropy.

How to Exclude Nonprofits Without Even Trying: Grant Eligibility Requirements Narrow Your Pool

November 30, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Jeff Williams explains how traditional donor, nonprofit, and foundation practices are often rooted in misconceptions about the scale and breadth of the sector, leaving many nonprofits out to dry when it comes to grant eligibility.

Preparing for a Cyberattack: Questions to Guide Your Internal Planning

November 2, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Plante Moran’s Chris Hardy and Scott Petree offer a guide to help protect your nonprofit organization from cyberattack.

Outsourced Accounting: Mitigating Risk and Creating Efficiencies

October 12, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Outsourcing can be a great solution for accounting tasks like payment and payroll processing. It can help protect your organization and staff from risk and create financial efficiencies that lead to better stewardship of resources.

The Growth of Social Justice Funding and the Risk of Movement Capture

September 14, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Many funders are attempting to “decolonize” their wealth and hand over more control to those receiving that wealth. But as movements and funding streams formalize, organizations may experience pressure to tone down or redirect their aims.

Mitigating Risk: Simple, Internal Controls Can Prevent Misuse of Funds

September 7, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Formal policies, systems, and procedures are critical for ensuring good stewardship over your nonprofit’s resources and can help prevent the misuse and misappropriation of assets.

Find Free Resources for Nonprofits at the Library

August 31, 2021

By Tory Martin

Libraries offer many free resources for nonprofits, including access to grantmaker databases, how-to books and guides, and historic archives.

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