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Orr Group is excited to announce a partnership with the Forum for Youth Investment, an action tank working with national, state, and local leaders to advance equitable youth opportunities and outcomes through quality capacity building and policy action across systems and sectors. Recognizing the opportunity to elevate its team and enhance its internal operations, we are collaborating with the Forum to provide comprehensive outsourced HR support. Our work will span compliance & risk management, employee relations & culture building, and broader HR administrative capacity, allowing the Forum to focus on advancing its mission. We look forward to helping the Forum foster a strong, inclusive workplace that will enable its team to achieve its vision for young people to reach their full potential - in education, work, and life.

Join CJ Orr for The Bridgespan Group's upcoming webinar, "Funding Strategies in Uncertain Times: Practical Guidance for Nonprofits" on 4/9! ??? CJ will join an expert panel to provide practical insights for US-based nonprofits revisiting their high-level fundraising strategy. Don't miss this timely conversation to understand how your organization can diversify funding, engage donors, and ensure financial sustainability in today's evolving landscape. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ebxfZShv

MacKenzie Scott's transformational giving has reshaped philanthropy, offering nonprofits both unprecedented opportunities and unique challenges. How can organizations and funders effectively navigate and sustain the impact of large, unrestricted gifts? Join Orr Group next Wednesday for an insightful TALK featuring the Center for Effective Philanthropy as we explore strategies for effective funding, financial sustainability, and maximizing impact. Don't miss this chance to hear from sector experts on the future of transformational giving. Secure your spot today! ?? https://lnkd.in/dhKgmhXr

The current gender pay gap for all women earners is 75% and varies significantly among different communities, particularly for women of color. As we bring awareness to #WomensEqualPayDay2025, we're proud to uplift the work of our longstanding partner Black Girls Code. Black Girls Code is dedicated to providing Black girls and gender-expressive youth of color with the skills, opportunities, and resources to lead and thrive in the tech workforce. We're grateful to serve as a trusted partner to Black Girls Code. Explore their impact: https://www.wearebgc.org/

Last week, Orr Group joined our partner The Corps Network at its National Conference, bringing together 150 Corps from across the nation that engage 24,000 opportunity youth in conservation and service, building community and equipping them with the skills to embark on meaningful careers. At this time when federal funding is in flux, we are grateful to collaborate with these talented service organizations as Orr Group helps develop a Case for Support and continue our fundraising efforts. Amanda Nelson moderated the Closing Plenary about how philanthropy is responding to this moment – in a discussion with Kermit Kaleba, Strategy Director for Employer Aligned Programs at Lumina Foundation, Janie McDermott, Senior Associate for Policy Reform and Advocacy at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Mary Ellen Sprenkel, CEO of The Corps Network. Check out some highlights from the week! #CorpsCon25

Discussions in Congress include potential changes to donor-advised fund (DAF) payout requirements, which could have significant implications for nonprofit fundraising and financial management. The Chronicle of Philanthropy's Stacy Palmer weighed in on this debate and the impact it could have on DAFs and their recipients during our recent TALKS. Missed the conversation live? Check out the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/ekNqPHaw

Orr Group is TALKing on 4/2! ??? MacKenzie Scott's transformational giving has reshaped philanthropy, offering nonprofits both unprecedented opportunities and unique challenges. How can organizations and funders effectively navigate and sustain the impact of large, unrestricted gifts? Join us for an insightful TALK featuring the Center for Effective Philanthropy's Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D., and Orr Group's Amanda Nelson as we explore strategies for effective funding, financial sustainability, and maximizing impact. Don't miss this chance to hear from sector experts on the future of transformational giving. Secure your spot today! ?? https://lnkd.in/dhKgmhXr

Register Now! ?? Next Wednesday, March 26 at 12pm ET, CJ Orr is joining NXUnite by Nexus Marketing once more for its panel, "The Next Phase: Innovative Fundraising for Established Nonprofits". Alongside an expert speaker lineup, CJ will provide attendees with fresh strategies to help established organizations keep momentum, adapt to shifting donor expectations, and uncover new revenue opportunities. Don't miss this innovative conversation. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gcmBr8w7

In response to cuts in federal funding, nonprofits are adapting their strategies to remain resilient - including altering their messaging to donors. CJ Orr weighs in on the current landscape and how to adjust your appeals in The Chronicle of Philanthropy's latest article. Check it out for more insights on how organizations, including our partner the National Council of Urban Indian Health (Official), are navigating this new reality. ??

With corporate and foundation funding in flux, it is imperative that nonprofits explore other revenue-generating opportunities. During our recent TALKS, Stacy Palmer from The Chronicle of Philanthropy offers a glimpse into the current landscape and why diversifying fundraising is so crucial. Access the full TALKS recording in Orr Group's Knowledge Center, where you'll also find cutting-edge insights from our team on where philanthropy is today and where we see it heading tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/gBjTSjZk