When disaster strikes, many philanthropists ask: How can I help? Senior Philanthropic Advisor Whitney Hosty was joined by Patty McIlreavy, the President and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Suzanne Ehlers, the Executive Director and CEO of USA for UNCHR, the UN Refugee Agency, to discuss disaster relief giving. Together, they explored philanthropy’s role in supporting communities facing …
How does organizing your company’s giving under one structure promote employee engagement? Employee engagement has become a “buzzword” amidst our current corporate landscape. Now more than ever, companies recognize their role in cultivating a sense of belonging and social impact within their organizations. By creating a corporate foundation, companies can streamline and organize their philanthropic giving, which creates a fulfilling …
It’s giving season! As we approach the end of the year, our team at Greater Horizons is all-in to help philanthropists establish new charitable funds, contribute to their funds and process year-end grants to nonprofits. Here are our tips for giving this year-end. Opening a New Charitable Fund at Greater Horizons We’re here to help donors open new donor-advised funds …
There’s something special about sharing experiences with your family, whether it’s the one you were born into or the one you’ve chosen. The joy of these shared moments creates meaningful bonds and unforgettable memories. In addition to annual vacations or life milestones, consider adding family philanthropy to the list of experiences. Giving as a family unites multiple generations through a …
When companies give back to causes that align with their core mission, it can create a strong connection between employees and nonprofits. How do companies successfully align their values with their community engagement for more authentic corporate giving? We spoke to several companies that partner with Greater Horizons to learn how their giving programs stay true to who they are …
Grandparent’s Day is dedicated to honoring grandparents and their meaningful role in families. Every year, this holiday reminds us to take the time to recognize the undeniable impact grandparents have on our lives. Oftentimes, grandparents are caregivers, teachers and mentors for families. They can also be the best playmates, adventure buddies and advice-givers. At Greater Horizons, we have helped many …
If you’ve been keeping up with recent headlines about philanthropy, you may have noticed that 2022 was a down year for charitable giving. The economic challenges experienced in 2022, such as high inflation and turbulence in the stock market, left some with less disposable income to allocate toward charitable causes. The 2022 results follow the two best years on record …
As a recently announced member of Forbes 50 Over 50, Debbie Wilkerson joins an impressive group of trailblazers who are leading the charge for a better world. Debbie is featured in the Impact category, a testament to helping donors make a difference in all corners of philanthropy across the globe through charitable funds. Curious to learn how she got here? …
After establishing your donor-advised fund and setting charitable assets aside for philanthropy, it’s time to get to the fun part, grantmaking. Now, you can use the funds from your donor-advised fund to support your favorite nonprofits. As your trusted partner to support your grantmaking, we are here to help. Director of Donor and Corporate Services Brian Motl breaks down some …
In the post-pandemic world, where we continue to redefine “normal” and when the number of employees working from home is at an all-time high, it is important to maintain company culture. It can be challenging to spark engagement for philanthropic work inside and outside of the workplace. We recently spoke to representatives from corporations to discuss their giving programs within …
