Donella Wilson, Partner and Richard Ruvelson, Principal were guest speakers to a Nonprofit class at the UCLA Anderson School on Monday, May 18, 2015 from 4:10-7:00 p.m. For more information please visit UCLA Anderson school.

GHJ invites you to our first Nonprofit Workshop of 2014, where our panel will be sharing best practices and lessons learned for creating and maintaining high-performing Boards. This event will deliver a comprehensive overview to help new and seasoned Board members, Executive Directors and CFOs effectively execute their duties to avoid any pitfalls in board [...]

LOS ANGELES, CA July 31, 2017… GHJ Nonprofit Partner Donella Wilson is nominated for the 2017 The Accountant and International Accounting Bulletin “Personality of the Year” award. “Donella is a prime example of what it means to #BeMore,” said the firm’s Managing Partner Leon Janks. “She is steadfast in improving her community and building a better future f [...]

GHJ Partner and Nonprofit Practice Leader Donella Wilson discusses the research and global impact of our latest nonprofit whitepaper with HLB’s Insights. The article also discusses how the report gives a closer look at engaging the board and the board’s responsibilities to demonstrate how a high-achieving board can have a much broader role in a nonprofit’s success. [...]

Staying on a mission — no matter what obstacles stand in the way — is challenging for any nonprofit. And this year, many nonprofits, especially those in the healthcare space, have faced the unprecedented challenge of continuing their mission while having to pivot strategies to accommodate obstacles raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article in the 11/23/20 iss [...]

Diversity initiatives are necessary for nonprofit organizations to thrive. GHJ Partner and Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer Mari-Anne Kehler discusses the importance of diversity empowerment and how it should be measured with the Philanthropy Journal. Kehler highlights the process of combatting diversity inequities and fostering innovative thoughts for better busi [...]

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 27, 2024) – GHJ, a national advisory and accounting firm, is proud to announce that Nonprofit Practice Leader Donella Wilson, Nonprofit Tax Practice Leader Lizbeth Nevarez and Nonprofit Principal Melanie Horowitz have been named Leaders of Influence: Nonprofit and Philanthropy by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This prestigious recognition [...]

GHJ Managing Director and Search and Staffing Practice Leader Derrick Coleman appeared on the Nonprofit Lowdown podcast to share his experience as a board member for multiple nonprofits. In addition, Derrick dispels some myths about diversifying your board with Nonprofit Lowdown Host Rhea Wong. Derrick is board certified by the African American Board Leadership Insti [...]

Audit committee members have many aspects to consider when reviewing their nonprofit organizations’ financial statements. For some, this may be the first time they have had to closely review a set of financials, or possibly the first time they have had to navigate the nonprofit financial statement format. While all aspects of the financial statements and relate [...]

Originally published by Training Magazine. It makes sense that nonprofits were early advocates for building diversity within their organization. After all, they often serve diverse demographics with varied needs in the community. Still, many nonprofit boards continue to struggle with diversity and inclusion. In Leading with Intent: Reviewing the State of Diversity, [...]