10 Incredible Animal Nonprofits Saving Our Furry Friends

These animal nonprofits featured here do an exceptional job of saving and protecting innocent animals so that they can overcome cases of…

6 Nonprofit Budget Templates for Your Organization

Looking to create a well-crafted budget for your nonprofit organization? Look no further than nonprofit budget templates, which is designed to help…

7 Impactful Organizations Fighting Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a universal challenge facing an army of dedicated and well-equipped soldiers. This army of family and friends of breast cancer patients…

7 Special Needs Organizations Changing the World

These special needs organizations do an exceptional job of developing and implementing programs that make our world better equipped to include…

8 Best Platforms to Find Remote Nonprofit Jobs

As the world becomes increasingly connected, more and more organizations are offering remote nonprofit jobs. This can be a great opportunity for…

The 3 Main Nonprofit Board Responsibilities and It’s Importance to the Organization

The primary nonprofit board responsibilities are to ensure that the organization achieves its mission. To do this, the board must provide strategic

5 Peace-Focused Nonprofits for Nelson Mandela’s Birthday

In honor of anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela’s birthday on July 18th, Charity Charge is featuring five peace-focused nonprofits with…

Celebrating Community Focused Nonprofits This Independence Day

Charity Charge is excited to highlight the important and groundbreaking nonprofits we partner with that are committed to serving others every day. In celebration of Independence Day, we’re taking the first week of July to highlight our partner organizations that deeply impact their communities.  [blogLeadIframe formurl=”https://go.charitycharge.com/l/888623/2024-05-10/3nvzyn” headertext=”Download our checklist of the best free nonprofit tools […]

Incorporate Peer-to-Peer Fundraising into Your Next Event

Peer-to-peer fundraising is the hot new campaign strategy sweeping the nonprofit sector. Your nonprofit can leverage its supporters’ social networks…

Stop Making These Three Money Mistakes

We all live busy and active lives, and it’s impossible to keep everything organized all the time. Avoid these three money mistakes when…

3 Ways to Save Up for a Summer Vacation

The warmer temps are finally here to stay, which means it’s time to start planning your summer vacation! Whether you’re headed to the beach, the mountains…

3 Easy Steps to Paying Down Your Debt For Good

Let’s get started on paying down your debt. Consumer debt is a widespread issue here in the U.S. Last year, Americans owed over $2 trillion in student loans…

5 Ways Technology Can Elevate Your Fundraising Strategy

Innovative technology is perfect for updating your organization’s fundraising strategy! Here are 5 best practices for implementing new digital tools into…

3 Apps to Help You Manage Your Money

The premise to manage your money is a daunting one. But in this digital age, technology platforms are making it increasingly easier to track, save and…

Two Reasons to Think Twice Before Canceling an Old Credit Card

Many of us have an old credit card collecting dust in our wallets. And we’ve certainly been tempted to cancel them. After all, doesn’t it make sense to…

3 Simple Steps to Build a Budget That Actually Works

Photo by Alejandro Escamilla   Build a budget. Doesn’t usually rise to the top of our to-do lists. But no one can deny the importance of regulating our spending and being intentional with our saving. The thing is, building a budget doesn’t have to be a menial task that is destined for failure. The right kind […]

3 Key Benefits You Get When Contributing to Your 401(k)

  Saving for retirement can be a daunting and faraway concept for a young professional. We’re all navigating through busy lives and have more immediate obligations to tend to. Still, it’s important to save early so we can take advantage of compound interest. A 401(k) can help you tuck some away cash so it can […]

3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Credit Score

These three tips will help you boost your credit score to get there. A high credit score is a sign that you are a reliable borrower and know how to…

5 Social Purpose Gifts for Holiday Giving

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash   If you couldn’t tell already, our team is extremely passionate about social good and the spirit of giving. As the holidays peak around the corner, and malls become jammed with last minute shoppers, we wanted to share with you all a list of some of our favorite social purpose gifts.   […]

6 Organizations Fostering Beautiful Urban Green Spaces in America

Implementing green space has never been more crucial to America’s urban settings. In a time of rapid climate change, over-consumption, and increased risks…

5 Organizations in Florida Leading Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts

Hurricane Irma victims require recovery efforts of all sorts. Rebuilding will take immeasurable resources and months of living without normalcy…

10 Impactful Food Organizations Tackling Hunger

The problem of hunger is being combated by a variety of different food organizations throughout the country and around the world…

A Complete Guide To Being Financially Savvy Pursuing Post-Secondary Education

One important component that is getting overlooked by the high schools and colleges is financing models to afford a post-secondary education…

How Guidestar Is Increasing Charitable Giving Through Trust & Transparency

  Guidestar’s mission is to revolutionize philanthropy by providing information that advances transparency, enables users to make better decisions, and encourages charitable giving.   GuideStar rigorously gathers information about every single IRS-registered nonprofit organization. They then provide as much information as possible about each nonprofit’s mission, legitimacy, impact, reputation, finances, programs, transparency, governance, and so much […]

7 Must Read Nonprofit Books for Professional Inspiration

Nonprofit books are a special type of book that is designed to help people who find a  particular purpose or showcase specific issues and how they

8 Crowdfunding Platforms for Nonprofits

Crowdfunding platforms for nonprofits has been an absolute gamechanger for thousands of visionaries with ideas, projects, causes, or products in need of…

10 Socially Conscious Valentine Day Gifts For Her

Here are some socially conscious Valentine Day Gifts For Her. Each gift comes with a small gift of impact as well. She will love the product and the idea…

3 Day Startup Brings Experiential Learning To Entrepreneurial Students Around The World

Cam Houser is the CEO of 3 Day Startup — a nonprofit dedicated to providing students around the world with the tools they need to pursue their…

7 Ventures Leading the Charge on Positive Environmental Change

Check out the seven ventures leading the charge on positive environmental change and innovation. We know that there are so many more amazing organizations doing great work in this sector, and eventually we will shed some light on the great work they are doing as well. 350.org This nonprofit should top your charity wish list if […]

7 Ways to Upgrade Your Nonprofit’s Digital Brand

Here are some ways that you can upgrade your nonprofit’s digital brand this year – embrace a holistic approach that encompasses your website an…

6 Tips On How To Save Money When You Work Out

There’s no doubt that working out is a healthy habit, but it can also be an expensive one. Especially if you overpay for a gym…

The Charge in Review – December

The last month of the year was busy here at Charity Charge HQ, but also relaxed as we wound down for the holidays. It’s great to be incredibly productive and then be able to sit back and enjoy time with friends and family knowing you deserve the down time. CCTV Episode 002 | Dan Austin […]

The Charge in Review – November

It’s been another great month here at Charity Charge HQ. We want to share all that we’ve done with you in this November issue of The Charge in Review Behind the Charge We put out our first episode of Behind the Charge this month, which details the first day of our trip to New York […]

Youth and Families

Thousands of charities and their volunteers rise up and speak out against social injustices. Issues regarding youth and family often go unnoticed but are statistically likely to impact someone in each of our lives. Problems of and responses to youth and family come in many varieties and we delve into several here.   The Charity […]

The Charge in Review – September

We had a busy month in September, it was great and very productive, we wanted to give you an update on our activities. Check it out! KaBOOM! Volunteer Day The Charity Charge team went out to Hutto, TX to help build a playground with KaBOOM!. They are an outstanding nonprofit that is dedicated to bringing […]

The Charge in Review – August

Charity Charge is growing fast; sometimes it is hard to keep up so we want to send out a little recap of the last month for everyone following along! Charity Chats We recently rolled out two new episodes of Charity Chats featuring the Central Texas Food Bank, the Thinkery & GENaustin with many more on […]

Maintaining the Fragile and Complex Symbiosis That is Life on Earth

As climate change becomes more tangible and humanity’s footprint on the planet continues to grow, more nonprofit organizations are stepping in to maintain the fragile and complex symbiosis that is life on this planet. We want to shed light on a few of these organizations that are fighting to maintain the balance for every living […]

In Honor of our Veterans

With the 4th of July coming up, we at Charity Charge want to take a moment to say thank you to all those that have served in the armed forces. We recognize the immense sacrifice they have given and are grateful for preserving our freedoms. We recognize the sacrifice their families have made, sending off […]

Charging It Forward: A Visit to UT

People are an invaluable element in the process of turning a startup idea into a reality. There are so many amazing mentors that have coached and led Charity Charge to where it is now that we are thankful for. As a way to return the favor to others, CEO and founder Stephen Garten has become […]

Credit Crash Course For Millennials

Millennials are rapidly taking over the workforce. With this newfound independence come new, unfamiliar responsibilities that need proper attention. Among the most valuable investments that millennials should be looking into are credit cards. It all boils down to credit. A bad credit score can affect and limit multiple aspects of your day-to-day life, including your […]

The Rise of the Benefit Corporation and Rethinking the Business Model

The Benefit Corporation arose from the unmet need that the traditional business model left when companies dared to venture into projects…

Selling Charity: Nonprofit Advertising’s Catch-22

Have you ever seen a charity commercial and scoffed because they use donations to buy TV time? If you answered yes, you’re A) not a terrible person and B) not alone at all. In speaking with countless friends, advisors, foundation representatives, and strangers about the world of giving, one common complaint ties into a double standard […]

Allow Us To Introduce Ourselves

*Time Capsule: This was the first ever Charity Charge Blog Post! We’ve changed a lot since 2015, but it’s fun to take a look back in time: Welcome to Charity Charge! We’re happy you’re here. We are an Austin, Texas-based startup and our mission is to make donating to charity as easy as using a […]