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Do Your Research

These days, it’s become second nature to read online reviews. A business’ online reputation is everything. The same should be true for nonprofits. You read...

How Many Nonprofits Do You Visit In A Week?

You visit nonprofits more often than you might think. Have you been to a museum lately? How about services at your local church or synagogue? Or maybe your...

Successful Charities Spend More, Study Shows

Donors to charities are often advised to give to an organization only if the money goes directly to program expenses, rather than to administrative ones. We want to...

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Month With Your Kids

It’s Earth Month, and we have some great ways to get kids involved! Earth Month is the perfect time to get kids into appreciating the natural world and taking...

Giving Time Gives You Time Also

Feel like you don’t have the time to volunteer? A study published in Psychological Science revealed that...

12 Fun Ways to Celebrate 12/12/12

Today is 12/12/12, the century’s last sequential date. We’ve come up with some fun ways for you to celebrate this historic day! 1. Write a review of a...

Bill Gates Supports GreatNonprofits in Series on Innovation

We’re thrilled to share that GreatNonprofits has been recognized for our work in collecting community feedback by Bill Gates, visionary Microsoft founder and leading...

Corporate Matching Gift Programs – More than $4 – 7 Billion Left on the Table Annually

During the Covid-19 pandemic, many people face joblessness, food insecurity, and loss of healthcare coverage. In addition, organizations fighting for social justice...

GreatNonprofits Announces 2012 Top-Rated List

Our Top-Rated Nonprofit List Aims to Honor High-Impact Local Charities GreatNonprofits is proud to annouce the 1,386 winners of the 2012 Top-Rated Awards.The...

Huffington Post Highlights Top-Rated Charities Helping Kids

Earlier this month The Huffington Post highlighted some of the nonprofits that have already qualified for our 2012 Top-Rated List. The HuffPo slideshow focused on...

Help Victims of Superstorm Sandy

Superstorm Sandy has created chaos on the East Coast. Now you can help those affected begin the long and slow process of recovery and you can support those in need....

Be an Ambassador for Local Nonprofits in Your City!

Want to help get your local charities some well-deserved extra attention? Interested in promoting local giving in your own community? Join our national team of Local...

10 Nonprofits that Walk the Talk

Hey Volunteers! Thanks to your feedback through candid reviews, we were able to compile a list of great nonprofits who are effectively acting on their mission...

What Your Kids Get Out of Giving Back

The concepts of sharing time and giving to those in need are a part of the learning curve in a child’s life, but why are these ideas so important for kids to learn? In...

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Austin in 2019

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

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Dallas in 2019

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

Top 5 Volunteer Opportunities in Pittsburgh

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

The Stories of your Organization’s Impact Influence Donors

How often do you read reviews of products, restaurants, or movies before you make a purchasing decision? Do you use TripAdvisor or Amazon reviews or browse the Zagat...

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Atlanta in 2019

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

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Boston in 2019

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