Welcome to Nonprofit Bytes, a podcast that explores the intersection of technology, philanthropy and innovation. In this episode, GHJ Nonprofit Expert Amy Eybsen continues her discussion with Connetic Founder and Chairman Matthew Strebe about cybersecurity, this time focusing on the specific actions that nonprofits can take to mitigate and respond to cybersecurity t [...]

BoardSource has recently released its 2012 Nonprofit Governance Index. The Governance Index is a national survey of nonprofit chief executives and board chairs. It identifies trends in board composition, policies and practices, and provides a view of the various challenges nonprofit boards are facing in their governance roles. Two key findings from the survey that I f [...]

GHJ Nonprofit Partner Donella Wilson talks board governance with Philanthropy Journal. An engaged board is crucial for effective governance, fundraising and mission alignment. Learn more in our latest blog as Donella identifies five key areas where boards can improve.

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in addressing societal challenges, building communities and driving positive change, which was never more apparent than during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the pandemic in the rearview mirror and an increasingly competitive landscape, nonprofits must adopt strategic thinking and embrace innovative approaches to ensure their l [...]

On May 8th, GHJ invites you to our nonprofit workshop to discuss how your organization compares with other nonprofit organizations throughout Southern California. Attendees will view results from the latest nonprofit benchmarking study. Additionally, Charity Navigator and BBB Wise Giving Alliance ratings calculations will be discussed. This event is recommend [...]

Originally posted in TLNT. Everyone knows the importance of increasing board diversity at nonprofits — but there are barriers that hinder diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) efforts. In fact, according to Fundraising Voices, only 22 percent of board members nationwide come from underrepresented backgrounds. Further, according to the 2021 Leading Wit [...]

Originally published in NonProfit PRO The COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on society, especially in the ways people live and work. Nonprofits faced significant obstacles over the past year, notably adjusting to remote work while still responding to the communities they serve. Although diverse boards better serve their stakeholders and communities, recru [...]

It can be challenging for exempt organizations to keep track of all the requirements needed in order to maintain their tax exempt status. There are a vast number of topics that exempt organizations should be aware of such as annual filing requirements, unrelated business income, car donation reporting etc. Over my 9 years of experience in nonprofit tax practice, I hav [...]

GHJ recently held the Nonprofit workshop centered on Southern California benchmarking survey and dashboard reporting. Speakers for this event included, Margaret Karren, Partner, GHJ and Donella Wilson, Partner, GHJ. Topics covered in this workshop: Key performance indicators Dashboards for Nonprofits How to engage the Board and Staff Case Study: Downtown Wome [...]

California sales/use tax law can be complicating to most businesses and organizations that operate in the state. In particular, nonprofit organizations must deal with the taxability issues of retail sales and meals and entertainment while being aware of the limited exemptions for these entities under California law. In an effort to assist nonprofits with better unders [...]