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Join Generous Donors to Give to Victims of Hurricane Dorian

By Mayra Gomez Dorian has destroyed thousands of homes in the Bahamas, and thousands more are at risk in the Carolinas. The strongest storm on the planet this year,...

Seven Nonprofits Building the Infrastructure for a More Democratic Society

by Sam Reeve Democracy is an ongoing project of inclusion and equity in the United States. A project in participatory government that continues to expand thanks to the...

Three Volunteer Opportunities for Teens This Summer

By Mayra Gomez Volunteering offers many benefits to your teen’s development. Research has shown that adolescents who engage in community service are more responsible...

Five Nonprofits Helping at the U.S.-Mexico Border

By now, chances are you’ve seen the picture of Oscar Martinez and his 23-month-old daughter Valeria lying dead on the banks of the Rio Grande. They were trying to seek...

7 Top-Rated Nonprofits Supporting the LGBTQAI+ Community

by Sam Reeve Every June, millions of people around the world join together to celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride, activism, history, and community. Particularly so this year,...

10 Top-Rated Nonprofits Protecting the Environment

Every April 22, millions of Americans join together to celebrate Earth Day, an event that since 1970 has promoted awareness of our planet’s environmental problems. For...

5 Fun Earth Day Activities for Families

Earth Day is nigh! And this lovely planet of ours needs all the help you can offer to make sure it’s as beautiful, lush, and life-giving for your kids and grandkids as...

6 Must-See Family Movies That Will Inspire Your Kids

The Oscars and Golden Globes may have passed, but movie season is always upon us. Rain or snow scheduled for this weekend? Freezing temperatures out? Stay in those...

Donate to These Top-Rated Nonprofits Supporting Women’s Rights

What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than by showing your support for the women’s rights movement. Here are three top-rated nonprofits that you can donate...

4 Meaningful Ways to Show You Care This Valentine’s Day

The average spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to be a record $161.96 this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Buying flowers and chocolates are...

How to Create a Fundraiser on the GreatNonprofits Website in 5 Steps

Set a nonprofit you support on the path to success with a GreatNonprofits Fundraiser. Did you know that one-third of all online donations come from peer-to-peer...

3 Civil Rights Nonprofits You Should Support in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

by Ian Anstee With Martin Luther King Jr. Day just around the corner, it’s worth reflecting on the state of civil rights in the US. Civil rights was at the top of many...

GreatNonprofits’ Issues of 2018: Maximize your Impact by Supporting these Four Critical Issue Areas

by Ian Anstee Deciding where to donate your money at the end of the year can be stressful. There are so many important nonprofits working across the globe in a...

People of Rendezvous Cafe: The Faces Behind the Food

by Ian Anstee, photos courtesy of Neha Paralkar On my first day working for GreatNonprofits, I was taken to lunch at Rendezvous Cafe, our neighbor in Redwood Shores’...

Congratulations to our 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofits!

Dear 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofits, Congratulations on earning a 2018 GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Award! It’s clear the impact you’ve had this year based on the heartwarming...

Nonprofit Spotlight: Baking Challah with GLIDE’s Volunteers

By Ian Anstee Arrival I arrived at 9 AM and donned a disposable apron, hairnet, and latex gloves. I found myself in a metallic room hidden in the basement, furnished...

25 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Giving Tuesday

By Grace Kennedy Giving Tuesday is November 27, and now is the perfect time to think up some fun and creative ways to make it work for your nonprofit. When it comes to...

Nonprofit Spotlight: A Day at Milton Marks Family Camp

By Ian Anstee For every nonprofit with a household name, there are thousands doing the good work without recognition. I had the privilege of volunteering with one such...

Four Steps to a Solid Giving Tuesday Fundraising Plan

By Grace Kennedy November 27 may seem far away, but it’s never too early to set your organization on the path to an amazing Giving Tuesday. Take one look at the...

Give to Hurricane Florence Victims along the East Coast

By Mayra Gomez and Ian Anstee Millions of Americans in Virginia, Maryland, and the Carolinas face one of the strongest storms in decades. Hurricane Florence, a Category...