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Add Some Kind to Your Daily Grind: Seven Ways to Blend Philanthropy Into Your Routine

By Grace Kennedy If you have ever pitched in on a service project or made a charitable donation, you know how great it feels to work for the greater good. But our busy...

Take It Outside: 10 Fresh Air Fundraisers for Nonprofits

By Grace Kennedy Spring is here, and for many of us, that means warmer weather! (Our apologies to those of you still wearing winter coats. That just doesn’t seem fair.)...

Ten Simple Hacks for Eco-Friendly Living

By Grace Kennedy We may celebrate Earth Day on April 22, but you can start upgrading your eco-friendly game any time, thanks to these 10 simple changes. As a bonus,...

5 Ways to Show Your Organization’s Impact with Visual Storytelling (And Five Free Tools to Make it Simple)

By Grace Kennedy Show, don’t tell. We have all heard the well-worn writing and marketing advice. So how does this nugget of wisdom apply to nonprofit marketing? The...

Earth Day 2018

April 22 is Earth Day. But for nonprofits dedicated to protecting animal and plant species from extinction, keeping our landscape from more resembling a moonscape, and...

10 Ways to Give Your GreatNonprofits Profile Pizzazz

By Grace Kennedy Do you want your nonprofit to get noticed, but don’t have a huge budget for marketing and advertising? GreatNonprofits.org is an excellent place to...

Five Ways to Find Your Dream Volunteer

By Grace Kennedy It’s no secret that volunteers make the do-gooder world go ‘round. The Corporation for National and Community Service reports that volunteers performed...

It’s Never Too Early to Show Your Children the Joy of Volunteering

by Grace Kennedy Volunteering can help you make friends, learn new skills and even improve your physical and mental health. So why wait until you’re an adult to start?...

Four Little Words To Help You Plan a Summer to Remember

by Grace Kennedy Planning your best summer of service ever is a great way to beat the winter blues, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin. Let’s keep it simple...

7 Adorable Animals That Want to Be Your Valentine!

As Valentine’s Day approaches, these cuties are hoping you’ll swipe right. If you’re looking to adopt animal valentines like the ones featured in this blog post,...

Engage Your Clients With Text Messaging

https://youtu.be/6ioc1lZ_oGU Community Connect Labs is a project of GreatNonprofits that provides SMS texting-based tools for nonprofits and government to reach...

Top-Rated Women’s Rights Nonprofits

If you couldn’t attend the Women’s March this weekend, you can still show your support for the women’s rights movement. Here are some top-rated women’s nonprofits that...

Top-Rated Civil Rights Nonprofits

by Lawrence Sanfilippo It’s been more than 60 years since Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and nearly 50 years since...

7 Small Ways You Can Help The Homeless

Give hope and resources to homeless veterans: Backpacks for Life Inc. “Backpacks for life Inc is a blessing for my family and I. We had reached out to over 100...

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Phoenix in 2019

Want to volunteer or intern at a great Phoenix nonprofit? Whether you’re new to Phoenix and want to learn about the city’s charities, trying to change up your routine...

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Seattle in 2019

Want to volunteer or intern at a great Seattle nonprofit? Whether you’re new to the city and want to learn about its charities, trying to change up your routine with...

5 Top-Rated Food Charities to Give to this Holiday Season

By Charlotte Dauphne Maples The holiday season is around the corner, and many children will have more than toys on their minds. The sad reality is that an empty stomach...

Seven Gifts That Keep on Giving This Holiday Season

by Andy Talajkowksi ‘Tis the season to give, not only to your family and friends, but also to the causes you care most about. Giving Tuesday is just around the corner,...

Join Generous Donors To Give To Wildfire Victims in North California

As fire crews fight to contain the cluster of wildfires ravaging Northern California, join other donors in supporting the following nonprofits and charities involved in...

10 Children’s Charities That Need Your Help

by Charlotte Dauphne Maples Children are the most vulnerable members of our society and therefore most in need of our support. We are part of a larger family – a...