Give a Chance. Change a Life
Kickstarter is the platform that helped define crowdfunding, bringing creative projects to life through the direct support of fans and backers. Artists, game designers, musicians, filmmakers, writers, and inventors post their projects with a funding goal, and supporters pledge money in exchange for rewards, from a copy of the finished work to special editions and ... Read more
Indiegogo is one of the original crowdfunding platforms, a launchpad for creative ideas, inventions, and innovations that might never get off the ground otherwise. Inventors, artists, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs use it to raise money from backers who want to be first to support something new, often receiving the product or a special perk in return. ... Read more
Whole Planet Foundation funds microcredit for the very poorest people on earth, especially women, so they can start or grow tiny businesses and lift their families out of poverty. It partners with microfinance institutions around the globe, channeling donations into small loans that require no collateral and no signed contract, only trust and opportunity. A ... Read more
GiveDirectly does something radical in its simplicity: it sends money directly to people living in extreme poverty and lets them decide how best to use it. Backed by strong research showing that people in poverty make wise choices with cash, whether for food, school fees, a roof, medicine, or a small business, it delivers your ... Read more
Every.org is a nonprofit platform that lets you donate to virtually any US charity from a single, trusted account, and it is built to make giving simple, transparent, and even joyful. You can set up recurring donations, create fundraisers for the causes you love, give in ways that are tax-efficient, and keep all your giving ... Read more
JustGiving is one of the largest online fundraising platforms in the world, helping people raise money for charities and personal causes alike. Whether someone is running a marathon for a cause, marking a birthday with a charity appeal, or raising funds for a personal or community need, JustGiving makes it simple to create a page, ... Read more
DonorsChoose lets you give directly to public school classroom projects requested by teachers themselves. Educators across the United States post specific needs, books for a reading corner, art supplies, science equipment, a field trip, calculators, and donors browse and fund the projects that speak to them. You can give any amount, and you will know ... Read more
GlobalGiving connects donors with thousands of vetted grassroots charitable projects in nearly every country on earth. Whether you want to support girls' education in Africa, disaster recovery after an earthquake, clean water, or wildlife protection, you can find a carefully screened local organization doing the work and give to it directly. Every nonprofit on the ... Read more
Chuffed is a crowdfunding platform built specifically for social causes, charities, and community projects, with a model designed so that fundraisers can keep as much as possible of what they raise. Nonprofits, activists, and individuals use it to fund everything from grassroots campaigns and disaster relief to creative and social-impact projects. Because supporters are given ... Read more
Crowdfunder is a UK platform that helps people, community groups, charities, and small businesses raise money for projects and ideas that make a difference. From reviving a local high street shop to funding a community garden, a creative project, or a social enterprise, it gives grassroots causes the tools to gather support from the people ... Read more
Crowdcube is a leading European equity crowdfunding platform that lets individuals invest in startups and growth companies and become shareholders in businesses they believe in. Founders pitch their vision to a large community of investors, raising the capital to scale while building a base of loyal, invested supporters. For investors, it is a way to ... Read more
Republic is a global investment platform that opens private markets to everyday investors, letting people back startups, small businesses, real estate, and more, often with modest minimums. It vets the companies it lists and makes it possible to invest in ventures that were once reserved for insiders. Founders use Republic to raise capital from a ... Read more
Avaaz is a global civic movement that mobilizes millions of people to take action on the biggest issues facing the world, from climate change and human rights to corruption and conflict. Through petitions, rapid-response campaigns, and coordinated pressure on leaders and institutions, it turns the concern of ordinary people into a force that can shift ... Read more
Care2 is one of the largest online communities of people who care about making the world better, a place to sign and start petitions, support causes, and connect with others working for social and environmental change. Its petition arm, The Petition Site, lets anyone launch a campaign to press decision-makers on issues from animal welfare ... Read more
Change.org is the world's largest petition platform, where anyone can start a campaign to press for change and gather the signatures to show decision-makers that people care. From local issues like a dangerous intersection or a beloved program facing cuts, to national and global causes touching justice, health, and human rights, ordinary people have used ... Read more
Charity Navigator is the largest independent evaluator of charities, helping donors give with confidence by rating nonprofits on their finances, accountability, transparency, and impact. Before you write a check, you can look up an organization and see how responsibly it uses donations, how much reaches its programs, and whether it operates with integrity. This protects ... Read more
The Life You Can Save, founded on the ideas of philosopher Peter Singer, helps donors give more effectively by pointing them toward charities that deliver the greatest impact per dollar. It researches and recommends a curated list of high-impact nonprofits, many working on global health and poverty, where a modest donation can prevent disease, save ... Read more
Omaze offers a playful twist on giving: enter for the chance to win extraordinary prizes, from dream houses and luxury cars to unforgettable experiences, while supporting charitable causes at the same time. A portion of the proceeds from each campaign goes to nonprofit partners, so entrants get the thrill of a life-changing prize and the ... Read more
PayPal Giving Fund is a nonprofit that makes it easy and safe to donate to your favorite charities through PayPal and its partner platforms. When you give through it, your donation goes to a trusted intermediary that grants the funds to the charity you chose, and PayPal covers the processing so that 100 percent of ... Read more
Benevity is the technology behind much of the world's corporate giving and volunteering, powering the programs that let employees at thousands of companies donate to the causes they care about, often with the company matching their gifts. Through Benevity, workplace generosity turns into billions of dollars for nonprofits and countless volunteer hours for communities. If ... Read more