Industries with large work forces, such as retail, are particularly well-suited to employee disaster and hardship relief funds. These employers typically have a high proportion of employees with incomes or otherwise earning wages that make them vulnerable to the financial impact of unexpected disasters or hardships. Knowledge […]
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Prepare for Hurricane Season with Employee Emergency Fund
Employers who face regular disasters such as hurricanes should consider what steps they can take to mitigate the impact on employees. The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, for example, got off to an early start, as the Associated Press reported. Although these tropical storms and hurricanes mainly effect the […]
Trends in grant application and types of relief funds employees seek
As an employer, how do you even begin to customize your grant relief fund for your employees? Budgeting for this may be overwhelming as you don’t know what to expect. Some companies may think that that a family death is the leading cause of why someone may […]
Are you eligible for financial help?
When you are faced with a hardship, whether from a natural disaster, death in your family, or other personal crisis, how do you know if you are eligible for help? In this time of need, you have so many different things to worry about and your immediate needs […]
Donors Have Rights To
Before you donate to a non-profit, have you thought about what your rights are?
Over 25 years ago, the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel (AAFRC), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), adopted […]
Why informing your employee about assistance programs is critical
Having a happy employee that feels valued ensures longevity of their loyalty to you and your company. Some employee turnover is caused by the feeling of being just another number. Life happens, and unforeseen circumstances may arise. How you help your employee get through a crisis by having […]
Recent Hires Applying for a Grant: Employer Concerns
The concern often raised by employee relief fund-sponsoring employers relates to the high turnover rate in the first few months of employment. Employers worry this may result in a disproportionate number of grants made to applicants who will not remain as employees, and a corresponding negative cash […]