Inside the Impact:
School the World

Discover how School the World is transforming education in rural Central America by empowering students, families, and communities to drive lasting change from the ground up.
 

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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.
 

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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 three past .ORG Impact Award finalists making a difference around the world. From reimagining education in Guatemala to expanding inclusive programming for courageous kids and investing in long-term community change, these updates reveal the lasting impact of mission-driven leadership—and what growth can look like years after recognition.

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.

Inside the Impact: School the World

Discover how School the World is transforming education in rural Central America by empowering students, families, and communities to drive lasting change from the ground up.

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The Art and Science of Grant Writing

The Art and Science of Grant Writing

by Paul Diaz, Vice President Policy, Public Interest Registry In our series on grants, we have covered how to find them, how to determine your eligibility, and how to choose the right one to pursue. This article will address what comes next: writing the actual grant proposal. Feeling up to the task? You should know […]

Matchmaking Your Mission: The Right Grant for Your Organization

Matchmaking Your Mission: The Right Grant for Your Organization

by Paul Diaz, Vice President Policy, Public Interest Registry With more than 86,000 grantmaking organizations in the United States alone, opportunities abound for those looking for funding. However, it can be overwhelming to find a grant that’s right for you. In our last piece in this series, we explored eligibility—learning whether you meet the qualifications […]

Data Analytics 101

Data Analytics 101

zThe first article in a collaborative series with Charity Digital. Data analytics has a certain reputation. It is perceived as a difficult field, requiring specialist knowledge and an in-depth understanding of mathematics. That reputation is simply wrong. Applying data analytics is surprisingly easy – and exceptionally rewarding Data analytics is simply the act of deriving […]

Longevity Pro Tip: Two Keys to Success

Longevity Pro Tip: Two Keys to Success

Each mission-driven organization is on a journey, whether a day or decade old. This article is part of our “Lessons from Leaders” program, which is designed to offer help from those who’ve faced the same challenges you do now – whether it’s creating an online presence, engaging with communities, fundraising, best practices or other issues. […]

Collaboration Pro Tip: Tools are Essential

Collaboration Pro Tip: Tools are Essential

Each mission-driven organization is on a journey, whether a day or decade old. This article is part of our “Lessons from Leaders” program, which is designed to offer help from those who’ve faced the same challenges you do now – whether it’s creating an online presence, engaging with communities, fundraising, best practices or other issues. […]

Engagement Pro Tip: Keep Engagement Authentic

Engagement Pro Tip: Keep Engagement Authentic

Each mission-driven organization is on a journey, whether a day or decade old. This article is part of our “Lessons from Leaders” program, which is designed to offer help from those who’ve faced the same challenges you do now – whether it’s creating an online presence, engaging with communities, fundraising, best practices or other issues. […]

Fundraising Pro Tip: The Value of a Monthly Donation Program

Fundraising Pro Tip: The Value of a Monthly Donation Program

Each mission-driven organization is on a journey, whether a day or decade old. This article is part of our “Lessons from Leaders” program, which is designed to offer help from those who’ve faced the same challenges you do now – whether it’s creating an online presence, engaging with communities, fundraising, best practices or other issues. […]

How Do You Know if You’re Eligible for a Grant?

How Do You Know if You’re Eligible for a Grant?

by Paul Diaz, Vice President Policy, Public Interest Registry The first article in our series about grants touched on the basics. In this piece, we’ll offer some helpful tips in determining grant eligibility. Here’s an inspiring fact: In the 2019 fiscal year alone, U.S. Federal, state, and local governments provided $750 billion in grants, according […]

Grants 101: An Introduction for Non-Profits

Grants 101: An Introduction for Non-Profits

by Paul Diaz, Vice President Policy, Public Interest Registry For the growing non-profit, being well-funded is key to doing good work—and essential for expenditures such as building a website, securing office space, hiring staff, and delivering on your mission. Individual donors, fundraising events, and corporate sponsorships are all great funding methods. “This is good news,” […]

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