Difference between revisions of "Globalgiving"

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Aim — Vision: Unleash the potential of people around the world to make positive change happen. Mission: Build an efficient, open, thriving marketplace that connects people who have community and world-changing ideas with people who can support them.

More information — Unlike a traditional foundation, GlobalGiving does not directly offer grants or support. Through its website, GlobalGiving connects individual and institutional donors directly to social, environmental, and economic development projects around the world

Sectors —

Who can apply

Type of organisations targeted —

Specific organisations targeted — registered non-profit organization

Type of projects —

Specific type of projects — Grassroots projects in a variety of themes ranging from education and health care to economic development and the environment. High-quality, trackable projects

Project stadia —

Target world region —

Specific information on target countries — All countries

Criteria — The organization: - is a registered non-profit organization in good standing - is committed to updating donors at least every three months on the progress of the project it lists -does not discriminate in selecting its staff, board, and beneficiaries - must satisfy GlobalGiving's due diligence requirements. -'s work delivers a significant social benefit.

How to apply

Application procedure — Provide details about the organization and the project through the self-nomination form. If you meet eligibility requirements, you will be invited to participate in an upcoming Open Challenge event (these occur every 3-4 months). You will be notified in advance about requirements and the due diligence you will need to submit. Through the Challenge, if you are able to meet certain donation thresholds (number and amount of donations), you will win a spot on the GlobalGiving website!

Selection procedure —