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 [...]

GHJ Entertainment Partner Ilan Haimoff and Jason Squire, Professor Emeritus at USC School of Cinematic Arts and editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition, return for another episode of GHJ’s “Movie Business Podcast Series.” In this episode, Ilan and Jason interview Investment Banker Ivar Combrinck of Salem Partners to discuss the current climate for M&A i [...]

When a farmer only grows one type of crop, the natural balance of the soil is disrupted. The continued planting and harvesting of the same plant species will eventually deplete the soil of its life-supporting nutrients, which then reduces the varieties of microorganisms needed to keep the ground fertile. Focusing on only one plant has a negative effect on the ecosyste [...]

Originally published in Training Magazine. As companies look to hire more diverse talent, they must also consider how to retain employees with diverse needs. The intermediate step between attracting diverse talent and employee retention is creating an inclusive workplace. If employees do not feel included and later accepted for their differences, they will eventually [...]

Co-Authored with Michael Butler (Founder, Chairman and CEO, Cascadia Capital) and Dan Gaspar (Partner, TZP Group) GHJ Managing Director David Horwich sits down with Michael Butler (chairman and CEO of Cascadia Capital, a leading West Coast investment banking firm) and Dan Gaspar (partner at TZP Group, a private equity firm based in New York) to discuss their exper [...]

It is easy to conflate allyship with friendship. An ally can be a friend, of course, but allyship in the workplace is about more than building camaraderie. As part of its anti-racism resources, Harvard University defines an “ally” as someone who makes the commitment and effort to recognize their privilege and work in solidarity with oppressed groups in the struggle fo [...]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant Program. This program provides grants to food processors, meat processors, distributors and wholesalers of nondurable goods that meet SBA small business size standards. Approximately $650 million is available to fund applications through this program. The funds will be use [...]

Under the California Nonprofit Integrity Act of 2004 (the Act), charities with gross revenues of $2 million or more must establish and maintain an audit committee. The $2 million threshold excludes grants received from governmental entities if the nonprofit is required to provide accounting on how the grant funds are used. Member Composition Considerations: The aud [...]

Becoming a leader is something many employees strive for, but not everyone accomplishes this goal. GHJ’s Managing Partner Tom Barry and Partner and Chief Strategy Officer Mari-Anne Kehler spoke at the 2021 Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) Summit about how to earn a seat at the leadership table. Their insightful dialogue focused on the synergies among culture [...]

Originally published in Los Angeles Times. Nonprofits have always been important pillars of the community. Last year, organizations, such as the YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA GLA), were on the frontline to provide much-needed social services to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. YWCA GLA President and CEO Faye Washington has dedicated her career to community [...]