In the nonprofit sector, the needs of clients always seem to outpace the level of assistance that can be provided. Faced with perpetually limited resources, nonprofit organizations have no choice but to be strategic and systematic in terms of how they allocate services—and, in the case of Good360 members—product donations. It starts...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. More than 5 million refugees have fled the country since early February, according to the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees). Altogether, some 8 million Ukranians have been displaced since fighting began. Most refugees have...
In the past five years, the United States has experienced record-breaking wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods—not to mention a global pandemic. Disasters, natural and man-made, are a fact of life. We expect them to happen. But anticipating a disaster is not the same thing as being prepared for one. Because of the...
While you’re at Ferncliff, it’s impossible not to appreciate the beauty and wonders of the natural world. After all, the renowned camp and conference center is situated in the middle of 1,200 stunning forested acres about 15 minutes outside of Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by towering pines, shimmering lakes and streams....
Corporations have a lot to lose with climate change. According to the 2020 CDP Global Supply Chain Report, companies could face up to $1.26 trillion in environmental risks to their supply chains by 2026. Meanwhile, up to 80% of the world’s largest companies say they are exposed to physical or market...
Environmental sustainability and disaster recovery are intricately linked. Yet, more often than not, they are siloed from one another. But as severe weather events become more frequent and more destructive around the globe, experts are increasingly considering how the environment is affecting our response to natural and humanitarian disasters—and how sustainability...
The theme for this year’s Earth Day celebration, taking place on April 22nd, is “Invest in Our Planet.” Embedded within this call to action are a couple of powerful ideas. First is the notion that securing the future of “our planet” against the ravages of climate change is a collective responsibility...
Good360 was established with the idea that companies needed a way to distribute in-kind donations to qualified charities at scale, while nonprofits needed greater access to donated products without having to go through a lot of red tape. With Good360, corporate donors now have a way to ensure that their donations...
With each successive generation, there are opportunities and risks. There’s the opportunity to reach a new audience and convert them into dedicated donors, volunteers and advocates. There’s also the risk that what you’re saying won’t resonate with them because you’re not speaking their language and you don’t understand their values. This couldn’t...
For most nonprofits and charities, volunteers are a vital part of their operations, allowing many organizations to make a big impact even with lean budgets. But the pandemic has created an epidemic of volunteer shortages—just as extra hands are needed more than ever. As a result, nonprofits everywhere are scrambling to...