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Texas Deputy Returns to Work After Nonprofit Funds Surgery
Community HeroesMay 12

Texas Deputy Returns to Work After Nonprofit Funds Surgery

A Texas sheriff's deputy who lost his job after workers' comp denied his back surgery is now playing baseball with his son again. A nonprofit stepped in to fund three life-changing spinal procedures.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Benton Harbor Nonprofit Opens Bingo Hall to Fund Job Training
Acts of KindnessMay 21

Benton Harbor Nonprofit Opens Bingo Hall to Fund Job Training

A rebranded Michigan nonprofit is using Friday bingo nights to fund career training programs that will help adults land remote jobs with major companies. The Benton Harbor Success Movement is the only licensed bingo hall within 20 miles, giving locals a fun night out while supporting their neighbors' futures.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Donors Raise $1 Billion in 2 Days for Global Nonprofits
SolutionsFeb 24

Donors Raise $1 Billion in 2 Days for Global Nonprofits

Thirty-five major donor families just committed over $1 billion in two days to fund ambitious projects tackling homelessness, health care, and disease research. The Audacious Project brought them together to fund work that typically takes nonprofits years to raise money for.

Fast Company3 min read
TED's Audacious Project Awards $1B to 10 Bold Nonprofits
SolutionsFeb 24

TED's Audacious Project Awards $1B to 10 Bold Nonprofits

TED's Audacious Project just announced its largest funding round ever, directing $1.03 billion to 10 nonprofits tackling everything from ocean plastic to unsafe abortion. Since 2018, the initiative has now catalyzed over $4.6 billion across 70 projects proving that humanity's biggest challenges can be solved when bold ideas meet serious funding.

Good Good Good2 min read
Shreveport Nonprofit Raises Funds for Foster Care Tiny Homes
Acts of KindnessMay 29

Shreveport Nonprofit Raises Funds for Foster Care Tiny Homes

A Shreveport nonprofit brought the community together for Black Tie Bingo, raising money to build tiny homes for young women aging out of foster care. The packed fundraiser moves Faith and Fostering closer to creating a safe haven where 18-year-olds can learn life skills and build stable futures.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
MacKenzie Scott Gives $640M to Small Nonprofits in 2024
Acts of KindnessJun 10

MacKenzie Scott Gives $640M to Small Nonprofits in 2024

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott handed out $640 million through her foundation's open application program, supporting small nonprofits across America with no strings attached. Her trust-based giving approach lets organizations spend funds however they need most.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Boulder County Volunteers Give 2,500 Hours to Help Nonprofits
Acts of KindnessMay 14

Boulder County Volunteers Give 2,500 Hours to Help Nonprofits

More than 90 volunteers in Boulder County donate nearly 2,500 hours each year to decide where community funding goes. Their work ensures donations reach the nonprofits that need them most.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Google Opens $30M AI for Science Challenge for Nonprofits
InnovationApr 17

Google Opens $30M AI for Science Challenge for Nonprofits

Google.org is offering $30 million to nonprofits and researchers using AI to solve urgent health and climate challenges. Applications are open until May 2026, with funding up to $3 million per project.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
DIV Fund Opens $1.5M Grants for African Innovators
Innovation2d ago

DIV Fund Opens $1.5M Grants for African Innovators

A major funding opportunity is now accepting applications from African startups and nonprofits with proven solutions to poverty and development challenges. The Development Innovation Ventures Fund offers up to $1.5 million for innovations ready to reach millions of lives.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
Author's Guide Helps African Nonprofits Build to Last
Acts of KindnessJun 13

Author's Guide Helps African Nonprofits Build to Last

A new book is giving African civil society leaders the practical tools they need to build organizations that survive and thrive. "Building on Solid Ground" by Jude Ilo tackles the real challenges nonprofits face, from funding struggles to staff development.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Israeli Tech Leaders Launch Fund for Reserve Soldier Families
Acts of KindnessFeb 13

Israeli Tech Leaders Launch Fund for Reserve Soldier Families

Israel's nonprofit Latet has formed an advisory board of venture capital leaders to support families of reserve soldiers facing economic hardship. The new Reservist Recovery Fund will help 1,000 families with six months of essential support.

Google News - Israel Technology2 min read
Hawaii Rallies Volunteers as Nonprofits Face Federal Cuts
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Hawaii Rallies Volunteers as Nonprofits Face Federal Cuts

When federal funding dried up for Hawaii's nonprofits, a statewide volunteer movement stepped in to save essential services. One organization is now connecting thousands of helpers with communities desperately needing support.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Shawano Festival Powers Up 6 Nonprofits Through Volunteers
Acts of KindnessFeb 5

Shawano Festival Powers Up 6 Nonprofits Through Volunteers

A Wisconsin music festival is turning community fun into real impact by letting six nonprofits earn funding through volunteer work. Sun Drop Dayz gives local organizations a chance to help run the event while raising money for their causes.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes
SportsFeb 26

Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes

Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
New Fund Helps Small Groups Beat Corporate Polluters in Court
SolutionsJul 7

New Fund Helps Small Groups Beat Corporate Polluters in Court

A nonprofit called WHEN Justice is funding the scientific evidence small environmental groups need to win lawsuits against major polluters. Their first case forced AT&T to remove 100,000 pounds of toxic lead cables from Lake Tahoe in just nine weeks.

Grist3 min read
500 African Nonprofits Get Free $5K Management Systems
Acts of KindnessJul 10

500 African Nonprofits Get Free $5K Management Systems

A Pan-African organization just launched a program giving 500 African nonprofits free management software worth $5,000 each to help them meet donor requirements. The initiative tackles a critical problem: many effective charities lose funding not because their work is weak, but because they lack the financial and accountability systems donors require.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Wichita Nonprofits Get $4.1M to Help Neighbors in Need
Acts of KindnessApr 14

Wichita Nonprofits Get $4.1M to Help Neighbors in Need

United Way of the Plains just invested $4.1 million in 74 programs across Wichita, funding everything from food banks to family support services. The grants will help 57 local charities build a stronger safety net for neighbors facing tough times.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Muncie Nonprofits Employ 9,000+ and Power Local Economy
Acts of KindnessMay 19

Muncie Nonprofits Employ 9,000+ and Power Local Economy

Two nonprofit institutions in Delaware County employ roughly 9,000 people and anchor the local economy alongside hundreds of other mission-driven organizations. This often-overlooked sector brings stability, imports funding, and creates jobs less vulnerable to economic shocks.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
South Africa Launches $6M Fund for Early-Stage Startups
SolutionsJun 5

South Africa Launches $6M Fund for Early-Stage Startups

South African tech startups just got a major boost with a new $6.1 million seed fund designed to bridge the toughest funding gap they face. The fund targets companies that have proven their idea works but aren't ready yet for big investors.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
California Opens $3M Fund to Save Endangered Species
Planet WinsFeb 27

California Opens $3M Fund to Save Endangered Species

California is putting up to $3 million in federal funding toward protecting threatened and endangered animals, with grants now open for research and recovery projects. The program requires just 25% matching funds and gives conservationists three years to make a difference.

Google News - Endangered Species Recovery2 min read

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