The Goodnation Blog
The latest on our nonprofits, current events, philanthropy tips, and behind-the-scenes of Goodnation.
Happy National Philanthropy Day
Happy National Philanthropy Day to all of Goodnation's donors, nonprofits, and partners. Thank you for working together to address critical issues and build new solutions, moving $30M to date to important causes!
How to support environmental justice in Jackson, MS and beyond
Support the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi and environmental justice today through philanthropy. The organizations vetted by Goodnation are providing direct relief in Jackson as well as long-term support when it comes to environmental justice across the country.
Reproductive Justice Smartfund
With a single gift to the Reproductive Justice Smartfund, you’ll support immediate, medium- and long-term support of reproductive rights and safe abortion access.
Introducing: Hunger & Homelessness Smartfunds in partnership with Vanguard Charitable
Hunger and Homelessness Smartfunds in Partnership with Vanguard Charitable
Smartfund for Ukraine
With a single gift to the Smartfund for Ukraine, you will provide immediate relief and longer-term support to the country and its people.
Eliminate pressure around year-end giving
Here's how to enjoy your 2021 tax deduction and make impactful giving decisions in 2022 with Goodnation.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
These nonprofits are raising awareness about breast cancer prevention and supporting those affected by the disease in unique ways.
Hunger Action Month Q&A
In honor of Hunger Action Month, we spoke with CEO of West Side Campaign Against Hunger, a NYC nonprofit alleviating hunger for New Yorkers, to understand the state of food insecurity today and how we can help.
How to support Afghan refugees
These vetted nonprofits are helping Afghans in danger evacuate Afghanistan and resettle, including women, journalists and interpreters, as the Taliban take control.
Reproductive Rights: the Texas ban
Last week, Texas passed the most restrictive abortion law in the country. As we see more and more abortion restrictions be enacted across the country, supporting vetted nonprofits dedicated to fair and safe reproductive rights is more important than ever.
How to help Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida
Bring relief to New Orleans and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, where the category 4 storm brought power outages, destruction, flooding and more.
How to help earthquake victims in Haiti
Bring relief to Haiti by supporting these vetted nonprofits offering medical supplies, fresh food and water, rubble removal and more.
Select a donor-advised fund that’s right for you
If you’ve been thinking about opening up a donor-advised fund (DAF), you may still have questions about whether a DAF is the right vehicle for your giving and which DAF provider is the best fit. Goodnation Philanthropy Advisors has put together this helpful guide to answer some of your questions.
Four reasons donors seek philanthropy advising
Philanthropy advising is a unique service that meets a wide range of donor needs. When do donors tend to seek out Goodnation’s philanthropy advising service?
Ways to engage with a nonprofit beyond financial support
The way you partner with the organizations you support depends on both your interest, skills and time to devote, as well as the organization’s needs and capacity to support donor engagement.
Donation payment methods to choose from
Most nonprofits will accept a variety of payment forms, providing you with flexibility and choice when supporting their mission.
Black Maternal Health Week
A reminder of the disparities Black women face in health care due to systemic racism and implicit bias.
Goodnation is celebrating four years of impact
Goodnation is celebrating four years of connecting thoughtful donors to impactful nonprofits.
How to support small Black-owned businesses affected by COVID-19
In light of COVID-19 and a shifting economy, these disadvantaged businesses are in desperate need of support and resources to navigate the recovery and get back to growth.
Five nonprofits you can support in response to hate crimes against Asian-Americans
How to respond to the increase in hate crimes by supporting the Asian-American community, condemning xenophobia, and ending gun violence through these nonprofits.