Community in Conversation:
Mojave Desert Land Trust

Learn how the Mojave Desert Land Trust is strengthening conservation efforts by building trust with Indigenous communities, creating hands-on volunteer opportunities, and inviting people near and far to take part in protecting desert landscapes.
 

Inside the Impact:
Long Way Home

Long Way Home is turning education into action by putting students at the center of real community projects. From building stoves to securing grants, students are taking ownership and creating lasting change in their communities.
 

Inside the Impact:
The Center for Courageous Kids

The Center for Courageous Kids is expanding its programs, updating critical facilities, and introducing new creative outlets. Their approach ensures every child has access to joy, growth, and belonging—no matter their diagnosis or background.

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Explore what’s new and next for our three past .ORG Impact Awards finalists. From reimagining education in Guatemala to expanding inclusive programming for courageous kids and investing in long-term community change, each story highlights how mission-driven leadership continues to evolve and deepen over time.

Inside the Impact: Long Way Home

Long Way Home is turning education into action by putting students at the center of real community projects. From building stoves to securing grants, students are taking ownership and creating lasting change in their communities.

Inside the Impact: The Center for Courageous Kids

The Center for Courageous Kids is expanding its programs, updating critical facilities, and introducing new creative outlets. Their approach ensures every child has access to joy, growth, and belonging—no matter their diagnosis or background.

How Green Empowerment Champions Local Leadership for Long-Term Impact

We spoke with Mica Miro, Engagement Director at Green Empowerment, who shared insights on how nonprofits can reimagine their role—not as experts delivering aid, but as collaborators supporting local leadership.

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Community in Conversation: Mojave Desert Land Trust

Community in Conversation: Mojave Desert Land Trust

When it comes to protecting some of the most iconic and fragile landscapes in the world, true conservation work is about more than preserving land; it’s about building lasting relationships with the people who cherish and depend on it. The Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT), based in Southern California, has expanded their impact by redefining […]

Inside the Impact: Long Way Home

Inside the Impact: Long Way Home

More than a school, Long Way Home is a model for change where students lead, communities thrive, and education fuels real-world impact. At Long Way Home in rural Guatemala, education isn’t just about what happens in the classroom. For founder Matt Paneitz and his team, it’s about creating a model where learning and community action […]

Inside the Impact: The Center for Courageous Kids

Inside the Impact: The Center for Courageous Kids

At The Center for Courageous Kids (CCK), the mission has always been clear: To provide a place where every child — regardless of medical diagnosis, ability, or background — can experience the joy, confidence, and freedom that comes from attending camp. As CCK looks to the future, they are embracing an even bolder vision: expanding […]

Shifting Power, Building Sustainability: How Green Empowerment Champions Local Leadership for Long-Term Impact

Shifting Power, Building Sustainability: How Green Empowerment Champions Local Leadership for Long-Term Impact

For more than two decades, Green Empowerment has supported clean energy and water infrastructure projects across Latin America, Southeast Asia, and now Africa as well. But what sets the organization apart isn’t just their technical work—it’s the philosophy behind it: build with, not for. Rather than leading with solutions, Green Empowerment leads with collaboration—shifting power […]

Lessons from a Volunteer-Led Model for Sustainable Change

Lessons from a Volunteer-Led Model for Sustainable Change

For mission-driven organizations, few assets are more powerful – or more challenging to cultivate – than a community of engaged, empowered volunteers. Volunteers bring time, skills, passion, and perspective, and sustaining their involvement requires thoughtful design, meaningful training, and a culture of trust. Bill Campbell, the coordinator behind EcoAction Arlington’s Energy Masters program, believes that […]

Navigating Digital Transformation: The Success Story of Yellow Boat of Hope

Navigating Digital Transformation: The Success Story of Yellow Boat of Hope

In a feature by Charity Digital, the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation’s remarkable digital transformation journey is brought into the spotlight. Led by Dr. Anton Mari Lim, the foundation, which was also the 2024 .ORG Impact Awards .ORG of the Year, has skillfully integrated digital technology to extend its reach and enhance the impact on […]

Podcast: Demystifying Cybersecurity with Rick Wilhelm

Podcast: Demystifying Cybersecurity with Rick Wilhelm

Tune into this engaging podcast from Charity Digital featuring our CTO, Rick Wilhelm, as he demystifies the complex world of cybersecurity for nonprofits. Wilhelm discusses the importance of cybersecurity in protecting sensitive information and maintaining the trust of donors and stakeholders. He provides listeners with an understanding of common security threats and practical strategies to […]

Charity Digital: Fundraising Trends Charities Are Expecting in 2025

Charity Digital: Fundraising Trends Charities Are Expecting in 2025

By Laura Stanley, Charity Digital For the last five years, charities have responded to rising demand for their services amid economic downturns, pandemics, and changes in government, adapting in order to drive maximum impact for the communities they serve. Now, in 2025, charities might be hoping for a bit of stability – but will it […]

Leadership in Action: Lessons from a Humanitarian Trailblazer

Leadership in Action: Lessons from a Humanitarian Trailblazer

Global Response Medicine (GRM) and Help.Me.Live are leading the charge in providing emergency medical care to people caught in war, disasters, and displacement. As a finalist in the Health and Healing category for the 2024 .ORG Impact Awards, GRM is recognized for its innovative and compassionate approach to tackling urgent health crises around the globe. […]

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