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Looking for a Nonprofit Near You? Here's How to Actually Find One That Fits
Find verified nonprofits based on your interests and location. "Nonprofit near me" gets typed into a search bar for a lot of different reasons. S...
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What Google Trends Reveals About Community Needs in Nashville, Atlantic City, and Los Angeles
Every day, thousands of people search for help before they contact a nonprofit, fill out an intake form, or call a caseworker. That search is often...
Nashville Gives Back
20 local businesses turning everyday purchases into real community impact — coffee, thrift, jewelry, and beyond. In another article, we talked a...
Atlantic City Gives Back
Meet the shops, foundations, and resorts making a difference in Atlantic City. We've covered what "giving back" looks like as a business model, t...
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Los Angeles Gives Back
20 local businesses proving that shopping with purpose and shopping well don't have to be different things. In another article we talked about th...
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The Business of Good
A field guide to B Corps, one-for-one models, and the everyday businesses quietly funding real change. Every purchase is a small vote for the kin...
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Can Technology Reduce Barriers to Getting Help?
Why the tools that connect people to support only work if everyone can actually use them. Picture two people who both need the same thing: help p...
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How to Find Financial Assistance Near You
Learn how to find financial assistance through trusted nonprofits in your community. Discover resources for rent, food, utilities, emergency suppor...
From Founder to User: You Never Know When You Might Need Help
From founder to user to donor: a personal reflection on the NICU, the nonprofits that supported our family, and the enduring power of community. ...
What Data Can Teach Us About Community Needs
In 2022, a food bank in Louisville, Kentucky noticed something unexpected in its intake data: demand spiked every third week of the month. Not the...
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Why We Built Giving Connection
Why We Built Giving Connection Most people don’t go looking for a nonprofit. They go looking for help. They’re looking for a therapist who takes ...