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Six Incredible Nonprofit Organizations Using Art to Heal

Art reduces stress. This is the reason that it is so effective as a healing tool for so many. Just think about how popular coloring books have become over the last few...

These Nonprofits Are Paving the Way for Brain Disorder Research

Source: Unsplash A main priority for those affected by brain disease is having access to up-to-date information about treatments and available services....

5 Nonprofits Setting the Bar for Biology and Life Sciences

We can’t even begin to understand all the complexities of the natural world. However, with many tools and resources, we can have a small glimpse into the importance of...

Change the World with Reading: 6 Organizations Helping Children Across the Globe Improve Their Literacy

Did you know that students who don’t know how to read at a proficient level by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of school? High school dropouts are...

Organizations Dedicated to Bringing People Together

The United States of America is a melting pot of diverse backgrounds, religions, and cultures, and that diversity is one of the most beautiful things about this...

Five of the Top Nonprofit Organizations Dedicated to Family Planning Around the World

All over the world, there are large gaps in family-planning needs. In so many countries, women and families do not have access to the appropriate health care. The World...

Top Organizations Working Hard on Energy Resources

Source: Unsplash The United States is still very dependent on coal and gas for our energy, but there are many organizations working hard with communities to reduce...

Nonprofit Day Care Services That Need Your Help

Good child care is one of the things that many parents struggle with every single day. Most jobs do not allow you to take your children with you. On top of that, people...

Six Incredible Organizations Bringing More Art into Their Communities

Source: Unsplash Art brings people together and creates communities. Some people like jazz music, some prefer markers and a blank sheet of paper to color on. Art...

Six Unique Nonprofits Sharing Art and Culture in Their Communities

In a world that is putting a lot of focus on STEM, we need to continue to push for children and adults to have access to arts and humanities classes. Learning about and...

Congratulations to Our 2020 Top-Rated Nonprofits!

Dear Nonprofit, Congratulations! You’re a winner of the 2020 GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Award. Your volunteers, donors, and community have spoken—and selected you...

How to Give Back Based on Your Hobbies

As we approach the holidays, many nonprofits count on your generosity to make it through another year. But how do you choose which organizations to support? This giving...

5 Ways to Show Gratitude This Thanksgiving

Source: Unsplash This Thanksgiving, as you prepare your menu and make plans to spend the holiday with your family and friends, take a moment to be thankful. So often,...

5 Ways to Increase Your Nonprofit’s Donations This Giving Season

A happy child out there is ready to receive your toy donations! Organizations the world over rely on the generosity of donors to keep their missions moving forward. As...

5 Ways to Celebrate the Season of Giving with Your Loved Ones

Source: Unsplash For many, the holiday season is a time of love and laughter. A time when we can gather with our families, enjoy great food, and make memories with the...

5 Free Marketing Tools to Make Giving Season Easier for Nonprofits

Source: Unsplash As the giving season approaches, many nonprofits are scrambling to find the money and resources to encourage donations. These five free tools will make...

5 Christmas Charities Making the World a Better Place

Source: Unsplash Christmastime should be a time of joy. But for many families, the holidays are anything but cheerful. Around the world, people struggle to keep a roof...

7 Year-End Fundraising Ideas During COVID-19

Source: Unsplash Nonprofit organizations are anything but immune from COVID-19’s financial fallout. Giving was down 6% in the first quarter this year, potentially...

7 Ways to Help the Underserved This Giving Season (and Where You Can Give)

Source: Unsplash This giving season, as you’re shopping for family and friends, consider how you might give back to the less fortunate in your community. Here are seven...

10 Nonprofits that Received the Most Donations in 2020

Source: Unsplash This giving season, as you choose which organizations will receive your generous donations of money, items, or time, the choices can feel overwhelming....