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Crafting Successful Charity Eligibility Guidelines for Your Corporate Matching Program

Corporate matching programs are powerful tools for amplifying the impact of employee charitable donations. They allow employees to contribute to nonprofit organizations of their choice,…

How to Administer an Employee Assistance Fund (EAF)

64% of employees cite money issues as a significant source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association. Often times that stress can be a result…

The Business Case for Employee Volunteer & Skills Giving Programs

What if I told you that having an employee volunteer program could potentially save you money – say $1,000 to $6,000 per employee. Would you…

Corporate Volunteering: The Business Case for an Employee Volunteer Program

Corporate volunteering has evolved well beyond the occasional company service day. A well-designed employee volunteer program can strengthen employee engagement, reinforce company culture, develop leadership skills,…

Environmental Awareness Month

Every September, environmental organizations around the Nation come together in recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, with a goal to raise awareness about environmental issues that…

Join Feeding America and Take Action During Hunger Action Month

No one should have to go hungry in the richest country in the world — yet millions of Americans don’t have enough to eat. Our…

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Every September, childhood cancer organizations around the world come together in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, with a goal to increase awareness and raise funds for…

State and Local Workplace Giving: An Opportunity Nonprofits Shouldn’t Overlook

Workplace giving, also known as “employee” or “payroll” giving, is a program offered by public and private sector employers that allows employees to make regular…

Open Position – Application Specialist, Employee Assistance Funds 

Position: Application Specialist, Employee Assistance Funds  Department: Charitable Grants  Reporting Structure: Director, Charitable Grants  Employment Type: Part-time, temporary  Exemption Status: Non-exempt  Location: Remote  Overview of…

Open Position – Director of Business Development 

Position: Director of Business Development  Department: Business Development  Reporting Structure: VP, Business Development   Employment Type: Full-time  Exemption Status: Exempt  Location: Remote  Overview of the Role: …

Micro-Influencers and Nonprofits: Local Partnerships

What does your nonprofit’s digital presence look like these days? Having a website and social media accounts almost goes without saying, and your team likely…

Why Your Company Should Offer a Matching Gift Program

Every year, billions of dollars in potential charitable giving go unclaimed, not because employees don’t want to give, but because their employers haven’t made it…

Employee Disaster Relief: How to Build an Emergency Assistance Fund Before the Next Crisis

The 2026 hurricane season is already underway. While NOAA forecasts a 55% probability of a below-average season, projections still call for 8–14 named storms, 3–6…

Emergency Assistance Fund Compliance: How to Stay IRS-Compliant While Maximizing Employee Impact

Why Emergency Assistance Funds Matter More Than Ever Financial insecurity remains a critical challenge for today’s workforce. Approximately 37% of Americans cannot afford an unexpected…

Open Position – Director of Marketing

Position: Director of Marketing  Department: Business Development  Reporting Structure: VP, Business Development   Exemption Status: Exempt  Location: Remote  Overview of the Role:  Reporting to, and partnering with, the VP,…