As the weather turns colder, those without regular shelter
are at higher risk for injury, illness, or life-threatening situations. If
you’re wondering how to donate to the homeless this winter, we are highlighting
some of the top organizations in the nation. Your generous donations will have
life-changing impacts for those in need.
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.
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.
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 season, consider donating to nonprofits that align with your hobbies, passions, or pastimes.
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, we forget to recognize all the good things we have in our lives. Here are five ways to show gratitude for all that we have by giving back to others.
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 the year comes to an end, many nonprofits focus intently on fundraising efforts, hoping to build momentum, raise awareness, and increase their budgets for the coming year.
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 people we hold most dear. However, the season of giving is truly about giving to others. This holiday season, why not make the season of giving a family affair?
As the giving season approaches, many nonprofits are scrambling to find the money and resources to encourage donations. These five free tools will make your marketing campaigns look impeccable. And they’ll save you money in the meantime.
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.
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.
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 ways you can serve the underserved — and how you can get your family and friends involved, too.
This giving season, as you choose which organizations will receive your generous donations of money, items, or time, the choices can feel overwhelming. We are highlighting 10 organizations that have received the most donations so far in 2020.
At GreatNonprofits, we connect donors and volunteers with some of the best organizations around the world. However, to connect these nonprofits with the people who support them, we rely on reviews and stories from people like you.
We are all deserving of a special gift for a birthday or holiday. Feeling recognized during a time of economic disadvantage, health issues, or difficult times can bring tremendous joy and smiles to the faces of those in need. If you have the means, donating to a gift distribution organization can go a long way.
Almost 15 million households in the United States are currently experiencing food insecurity. It exists in every county in America and leaves an estimated one in nine citizens struggling with hunger.
Nonprofit management organizations deliver funding, services, and basic needs to those who may not be able to receive them otherwise. By remaining in contact with a multitude of charities related to a specific cause, each management organization allows for nonprofits and philanthropies worldwide to grow while providing for those in need.
Many youth across the country and worldwide do not have the resources and support to reach their full potential. These organizations are some of the many that help to bring stability and support where it is needed most.
Are you curious about adoption, or looking for adoption organizations to volunteer with or donate to? Look no further, here are our top-rated adoption nonprofits and charities.
Agriculture is the art and science of raising livestock, cultivating the soil, and growing crops. It is the base of all of our food groups and essential for human life. As cities grow more and more populated, the farm communities of the United States and the rest of the world seem like different planets to many people.
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.