Originally published by Diversity Professional. Nonprofit boards have significant influence and set the strategic direction for an organization. Therefore, a successful board ─ one that can innovate and adapt ─ requires a variety of skills, background and experiences amongst its members. Gender, racial and ethnic diversity are essential to effectively address societa [...]

GHJ asked Marie DeAeth-d’Almeida, Director of Operations and Grants Management for the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, about public-private partnerships.Q: What is the public-private partnership model?A: That is a great question – and one we hear often! The short answer is that the public-private partnership model is a collaborative endeavor that taps into the efficienc [...]

Originally published in Los Angeles Business Journal Without fundraising, most nonprofits would cease to exist. However, the BoardSource “Leading with Intent” Report consistently has fundraising performance as a top area needing improved board performance. Fundraising is often outside the comfort zone for board members, but some key strategies can help change that. [...]

Originally published in Los Angeles Business Journal It might seem like most donors are big foundations or businesses, but according to CauseVox, 80 percent of donors are individuals. This is why it is important for nonprofits to develop strategies focused on building their individual donor base. Below are some tips that may seem simple but are too often overlooked o [...]

Grants and contributions – rather than earned income from contracts with customers – make up the majority of income for many nonprofit organizations, so it is not surprising that the new clarifying standard for contributions received and made will have a wide-ranging impact. This blog is the second part of our blog series covering the implementation considerations of [...]

Originally published in Philanthropy Journal For nonprofits, an engaged board is crucial for effective governance, fundraising and mission alignment. Despite its’ importance, this year’s GHJ Nonprofit Survey and Whitepaper, which annually interviews nonprofit leaders from the LA area on important industry trends, revealed that just 20 percent of respondents said thei [...]

It is a rare feat when two nonprofit organizations are able to come together and join resources to increase the collective impact they have in the community. It is just as rare to have enough donor contributions that allow them to do so. The amount of time, work, and of course, due diligence, that goes into making something this amazing happen is astronomical. I was a [...]

The following is adapted from a speech given by Donella at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women’s Summit on May 23, 2016 (GHJ was a sponsor). Donella is Board President of the Downtown Women’s Center, the only organization in Los Angeles exclusively dedicated to addressing the needs of women overcoming poverty and homelessness in Skid Row. Something very exci [...]

By: Richard Ruvelson I am taking this opportunity to pass on information gleaned from the Nonprofit Law Prof blog dated July 13, 2015. It is reassuring to know that, even during contentious times at the beginning of a presidential-election campaign, bipartisanship still exists. This particular blog addressed the July report of the Senate Finance Committee’s Business [...]

GHJ Nonprofit Partner, Donella Wilson was featured in CalCPA’s June 2017 issue as recipient of the Women to Watch Award. CalCPA honored five women who serve as mentors for female CPAs at their recent Women’s Leadership Forum. Wilson was awarded the Experienced Leader Award based on her demonstrated leadership, involvement with educational institutions, mentor [...]