Search

Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions

47370 results for "nonprofit work"

Remote Work Settles at 13% of U.S. Workers in 2024
SolutionsJun 8

Remote Work Settles at 13% of U.S. Workers in 2024

The pandemic shift to working from home has found its sweet spot, with over 13% of Americans now working primarily remotely. That's more than double pre-COVID levels, signaling a permanent transformation in how we work.

Japan Times2 min read
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
Woman Works From Home One Week, Life Transforms
Acts of KindnessAug 2

Woman Works From Home One Week, Life Transforms

An Instagram creator's video about her first full week of remote work has sparked a massive conversation about work-life balance. Her surprising discovery: she became more productive, not less, when she ditched the commute. #

Times of India - Good News3 min read
Working From Home Boosts Families by 0.32 Children
Health & WellnessMar 30

Working From Home Boosts Families by 0.32 Children

Couples who work from home at least one day a week have more children than those who don't, according to new research across 38 countries. The findings suggest flexible work could help families balance careers and parenthood.

Euronews3 min read
6 Tech Companies Let You Work From Anywhere on Earth
SolutionsApr 13

6 Tech Companies Let You Work From Anywhere on Earth

The future of remote work isn't just your home office. It's a beach in Bali, a café in Paris, or wherever inspiration strikes you.

Fast Company2 min read
New Study Shows How to Win Flexible Work Approval
SolutionsJan 25

New Study Shows How to Win Flexible Work Approval

A groundbreaking Australian study reveals the exact strategies that make managers say yes to remote work requests. The best news? Parents and non-parents have equal chances when they frame their pitch correctly.

Phys.org3 min read
Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids
SolutionsFeb 12

Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids

A Silicon Valley nonprofit is working to protect our planet from dangerous asteroid impacts through research, education, and global cooperation. Since 2002, the B612 Foundation has been advancing asteroid detection and deflection strategies while teaching the world about these cosmic threats.

Space.com3 min read
Senior Moms at Work Share How They're Making It Through
Acts of KindnessMay 18

Senior Moms at Work Share How They're Making It Through

Over 100 senior-level working mothers opened up about balancing careers and caregiving, and their honest stories reveal both struggle and resilience. Their creative solutions and fierce determination show how women are adapting to make it work, even when systems aren't supporting them.

Fast Company2 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
Remote Work Adds 291,000 US Babies in 2024
SolutionsMar 27

Remote Work Adds 291,000 US Babies in 2024

Working from home is solving a problem governments spent billions trying to fix: falling birth rates. A 40-country study shows remote work is quietly fueling a baby boom, with couples gaining time and flexibility to start families.

Optimist Daily3 min read
Coachella Valley Nonprofit Needs Volunteers to Help Job Seekers
Acts of KindnessAug 15

Coachella Valley Nonprofit Needs Volunteers to Help Job Seekers

A Coachella Valley nonprofit is recruiting volunteers to help job seekers prepare for employment with free professional clothing and career support. Desert Best Friend's Closet offers clothing, coaching, and resume help to people working toward financial independence.

Google: volunteers help2 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
Nonprofit Gives 400M to Build Free AI for All Languages
InnovationJul 19

Nonprofit Gives 400M to Build Free AI for All Languages

A new nonprofit is building free AI tools that work in hundreds of languages, not just English. Communities from Kenya to the Amazon are already using the technology to preserve their cultures.

TechCrunch3 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
Bastrop Nonprofit Awards 100 Scholarships for Trade Careers
Acts of KindnessAug 6

Bastrop Nonprofit Awards 100 Scholarships for Trade Careers

A Texas nonprofit founded by two friends has awarded nearly 100 scholarships to students pursuing welding, plumbing, electrical work, and other skilled trades. Jack of Hearts is now seeking community support to expand its mission as costs rise alongside growing demand.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Iowa Woman Wins Scholarship to Study Nonprofit Leadership
Acts of KindnessMar 26

Iowa Woman Wins Scholarship to Study Nonprofit Leadership

Danille Curtis just received $500 to pursue her master's degree in nonprofit work while serving communities worldwide. The P.E.O. Chapter CZ scholarship recognizes women balancing education and careers.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
🦸
Community HeroesJun 18

Environmental Leader Runs Global Nonprofit From Puerto Vallarta

Suzanne York directs an international environmental advocacy organization from her home office in Mexico's coastal paradise. Her story shows how the digital age lets changemakers work from anywhere while staying deeply connected to nature.

Mexico News Daily2 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
AI Could Finally Value Care Work Women Have Always Done
SolutionsJul 25

AI Could Finally Value Care Work Women Have Always Done

As artificial intelligence automates white-collar jobs, economists predict human skills like caregiving and teaching will become more valuable. The question is whether the women who dominate these fields will finally see the recognition they deserve.

Fast Company2 min read
Startup Unlocks $5M in Tech Grants for Indian Nonprofits
SolutionsFeb 9

Startup Unlocks $5M in Tech Grants for Indian Nonprofits

A former Google employee is helping nonprofits in India access millions in free tech tools they never knew existed. His startup D4NP has already unlocked over $5 million in ad grants and trained 200+ organizations to use AI.

YourStory India3 min read

Showing 20 of 47370