Agora Energiewende

Charity Navigator | October 14, 2020

Charity Navigator, the world's largest evaluator of nonprofits, has acquired ImpactMatters, a startup that applies rigorous methodology to assess nonprofit impact. The announcement of the acquisition coincides with the rollout of Charity Navigator's new Impact & Results beacon–part of its recently launched Encompass Rating System–which will continue the organization's shift towards providing a more holistic assessment of nonprofit effectiveness. The organization has h...

Nonprofit Technology

Ecofin | January 10, 2022

During this giving season, Ecofin, a sustainable investment firm, has donated 5% of its 2021 net revenues from its water investment platform to Water.org in support of their belief that water is the best investment the world can make to improve health, empower women, enable access to education, increase family income and change lives. Water.org empowers people in need with lasting access to safe water and sanitation – giving women hope, children health and families a bright future. ...

Brighton Twp. | January 14, 2020

Brighton Township employees who wanted to wear jeans to work were able to raise over $500 for a local nonprofit organization doing just that. Earlier this month, township employees completed their yearly fundraiser and raised a total of $530 for Blue Star Service Dogs. Blue Star Service Dogs rescues and trains shelter dogs, and pairs them with veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury. Township Clerk Joe Riker, along with Treasurer Rose Drouillard and other staff mem...

Fundraising, Philanthropy

PRnewswire | March 27, 2023

The Dohmen Company Foundation (DCF) today announced the launch of the Dohmen Impact Investment Fund during a live-streamed event at the White House. The Fund will invest $60 million to accelerate the growth and impact of for-profit social enterprises advancing proven food solutions that improve human health. The White House hosted the event to highlight leading organizations that are actively engaged in the President's bold goal of ending hunger and reducing diet-related diseases by 20...