Know Someone Making a Difference?

Nominate an Outstanding Organization

Some of the most effective organizations working for change aren’t the loudest, they’re too busy doing the work. If you know an organization that embodies our values and creates real impact, we want to know about them.

Nomination Criteria:

  • Organization working in one of our focus areas
  • Demonstrated track record of effective programming
  • Financial stability and good governance
  • Alignment with our values and approach
  • Potential for significant impact with additional funding

How to Nominate

Simply complete our brief nomination form with organization details and why you believe they deserve consideration. We’ll handle the rest.

Submit Nomination

Nominate an Outstanding Organization

Some of the most effective organizations working for change aren't the loudest, they're too busy doing the work. If you know an organization that embodies our values and creates real impact, we want to know about them.

Your nomination helps us discover exceptional organizations that might not have the resources to apply directly but are making meaningful differences in their communities. We take every nomination seriously and will reach out to promising organizations about funding opportunities.

ESTIMATED TIME: 5-10 minutes

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Organizations working in one of our focus areas
  • Demonstrated track record of effective programming
  • Financial stability and good governance
  • Alignment with our values and approach
  • Potential for significant impact with additional funding
SECTION 1: ABOUT YOU (THE NOMINATOR)
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SECTION 2: ORGANIZATION BASICS

Who should we contact at this organization?
This should be someone like the Executive Director, Program Director, or Development Director.

Where is this organization based?

SECTION 3: THEIR WORK AND IMPACT
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Examples of helpful descriptions:
  • "They run a job training program where formerly incarcerated people learn construction skills and work on actual community projects."
  • "They provide after-school tutoring and mentorship for first-gen college-bound students, then support them through their first year of college."
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SECTION 4: WHY THEY DESERVE SUPPORT
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Please share concrete examples:
  • Stories of individuals whose lives changed
  • Measurable outcomes (graduation rates, employment numbers, health improvements, etc.)
  • Community-level changes you've observed
  • Recognition they've received
Even one powerful story helps us understand their impact.
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SECTION 5: EVIDENCE AND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
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This might include:
  • Awards or recognition they've received
  • Data or statistics they've shared
  • Media coverage or publications
  • Third-party evaluations or research
  • Testimonials from participants
  • Observable community changes

Please paste any relevant links (one per line):
  • Their website or social media
  • Annual reports or impact reports
  • News articles or media coverage
  • Videos or documentaries
  • Research or evaluation reports
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We want the full picture. This might include:
  • Limited staff or high turnover
  • Geographic isolation or limited reach
  • Funding instability
  • Growth pains or capacity constraints
  • Governance challenges
Being honest about challenges helps us determine how we might support them.
SECTION 7: ADDITIONAL CONTEXT
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SECTION 8: PERMISSIONS AND CONFIRMATION