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Generosity by the Numbers: Giving Trends 2022 [INFOGRAPHIC]

As we approach the end of 2022, GreatNonprofits took a look back at the major giving trends of the year. We looked into what drove and affected generosity across the...

These 4 Nonprofits Are Preventing Sexual Abuse and Helping Survivors Heal

Source: Pexels It is estimated that 1 in 7 children experienced sexual abuse or neglect in the U.S. last year. In a world where some people unfortunately experience...

These 5 Nonprofits Protect and Empower Victims of Domestic Violence

Source: Unsplash Many domestic abuse victims have a hard time seeking help for several reasons, whether out of fear, shame, or financial insecurity. These nonprofit...

4 Ways You Can Help Organizations Reduce Hunger

According to Feeding America, 54 million people may experience food insecurity in 2020 due to the effects of coronavirus. Things like soup kitchens, community meals,...

Organizations Giving Animals a Voice

Image Source: Pixabay Since humans domesticated some animal species centuries ago, we have also been concerned with protecting them. The more we learn, the more energy...

Nonprofits That Provide Group Health Services And Promote Healthful Living

Source: Child Family Health International (CFHI) Let’s be honest. The healthcare system is not so easy to navigate. There are many obstacles to understanding and...

Support These 4 Organizations Dedicated to Improving Children’s Health Care

Photo Source: Photo by CDC on Unsplash All children deserve to enjoy their childhood years as carefree kids. Unfortunately, those who experience health conditions and...

Support These Nonprofits Working To Increase Food Security

Photo Source: Photo by Anaya Katlego on Unsplash Agriculture and fresh foods are essential for people to live a healthy life. Unfortunately, some do not readily have...

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the American Red Cross

If you’re like most people, you’re aware of the American Red Cross. Maybe you’re familiar with the red cross on a white background that symbolizes this sizeable...

Five Top-Rated Nonprofits of 2019

As we usher in the new year, we would like to recognize the work of five Top-Rated nonprofits of 2019. These organizations are addressing issues that range from climate...

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...

5 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Meaning

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I’m still rounding up stray pine needles stuck in the rug and eating the few remaining arms and legs of broken gingerbread...

5 Ways to Market Your Nonprofit to Millennials

We all know that Millennials, or adults born between the years of 1981 and 1997, are the generation of social media and selfies. But did you know that this fascinating group of young adults has the potential to pack serious impact?

What summer camp volunteers want you to know

Sleepless nights, lots of sweat and maybe a few tears. But also, laughing so hard you think surely you’ll have a six pack by tomorrow, becoming lifelong friends with someone you just met, and seeing a child’s personality bloom in front of you. These memories are some of your most cherished.

10 Volunteer Opportunities Where You Can Cuddle Animals

Whether you have your own zoo back home or need some more animal loving in your life, volunteer with animals and your mood will be instantly lifted. Here’s a collection of places you can snuggle animals and give back at the same time.

How to Help Those Affected by the California Wildfires

Donate Money. Donate Time. Donate Goods. The California wildfires have burned over 70,000 acres of land and caused nearly 30,000 people to flee their homes. Although...

Funders, Your Grant Application Process may be Perpetuating Inequity

We just love this blog post from Vu Le at Nonprofitwithballs.com and thought that we would share it with with you! This past year, my organization assumes more and more...

25 Nonprofit Twitter Tips From The Pros

According to the most recent Nonprofit Communications Trends Report, 76% percent of nonprofits are now using Twitter. It’s the second most popular social network used by nonprofits, after Facebook.

Twitter can be used to distribute news about your organization and your stories. And you can use a variety of apps to automatically tweet that news (Hootsuite and Buffer are tops)!

But the real power of Twitter is using it to engage influencers.
I’m not talking about Lady Gaga. I’m talking about engaging journalists, sponsors, and community leaders who are passionate about your cause. When you network with the right influencers, you gain access to their followers by way of retweets.

But what is the best way to use Twitter, without wasting valuable time? I reached out to a few pros, and here’s what they offered for nonprofit Twitter tips: