Most recent articles

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 because of the difference you’ve made in their lives and others’. See the list of winners here.

Record Number of Top-Rated Nonprofits

We’re proud to announce that this year, 2,432 nonprofits received a Top-Rated award, a new record. This demonstrates that despite the many challenges we’ve all faced this year, nonprofits can rise to the occasion and continue to provide vital services, benefits, and care to their communities.

Wear Your Badge Proudly

Let your donors, volunteers, and community know that you’re a 2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit! You worked hard to serve your community all year, and now it’s time to showcase your well-earned recognition. Include your Top-Rated badge on your website, fundraising letters, and social media to proudly show the impact that you’ve had on the community.

Share Your Story on Social Media

For #GivingTuesday and throughout the holiday season, post inspirational stories from your GreatNonprofits page. For tips and ideas on how to share these stories, check out our 2020 Top-Rated Award Toolkit. Spreading the word increases pride in your community and encourages potential donors and volunteers to contribute to the work you’re doing.

Thank You for All You Do

There wouldn’t be Top-Rated Awards if there weren’t Top-Rated nonprofits. Thank you for all of the time, energy, and resources you spend making the world a better place.

Sincerely,

The GreatNonprofits Team

Child Abuse Prevention Top-Rated Organizations

Photo Source: Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash

Child abuse in the United States continues to be a devastating issue for many children. While the nation has seen a dramatic decrease in the number of child neglect and abuse cases since the 1990s, there are still many children who face abuse, neglect, and mistreatment every day.

These top-rated child abuse prevention organizations are working to protect children, educate adults and caretakers, and end child abuse for good.

(more…)

5 Christmas Charities Making the World a Better Place

woman donating a gift to a girl during the holidays
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 over their heads and food in their bellies. Granting Christmas wishes for their children seems impossible. However, charities like those below are sharing the Christmas spirit with those who otherwise would go without.

(more…)

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 costing nonprofits billions in annual donations. And while many areas have seen donations stabilize over the summer months, an end-of-year giving campaign will be especially important this year.

(more…)

4 Nonprofits Giving Hope to People with Epilepsy

Source: Unsplash

According to the World Health Organization, epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases globally, affecting approximately 50 million people. It is stressful for those who suffer from seizures as well as family members, and treatment is key. By building community for people with epilepsy and furthering research on treatments and cures, there is hope for a better future.

(more…)