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The American Association of University Women, Inc. (AAUW)
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.84937 stars 239 reviews
connie5 wrote:
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. That is the mission of AAUW. My branch happens to encourage girls in science and other STEM fields. The advocacy piece is accomplished by working on legislation... more »
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CorpsAfrica
- Location:
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4.86066 stars 122 reviews
rslevy wrote:
CorpsAfrica is a phenomenal organization! As a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Morocco, I love seeing firsthand the amazing work they are doing to instill the spirit of volunteerism and community development in Morocco and now Senegal and Malawi.... more »
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![Becky Lee Women's Support Fund]()
Becky Lee Women's Support Fund
- Location:
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4.86585 stars 82 reviews
John H. wrote:
Having known about Becky's great success in helping prevent domestic violence, as well as helping victims escape abuse and coordinating and promoting events to raise more awareness and self defense methods, Becky's Fund is the top of my list for DC based... more »
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Atlas Corps
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.875 stars 80 reviews
Abby F. wrote:
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Network for Good Inc
- Location:
- Washington, DC
2.76 stars 75 reviews
Annual Fund Volunteer wrote:
It is a few days away from November 2010, and Network for Good's 990 for 2009 is still not showing on Guidestar. It's also not posted on the company's own Web site. Network for Good is hosting the online donations for an independent school for which... more »
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![Partners of the Americas, Inc.]()
Partners of the Americas, Inc.
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.94444 stars 72 reviews
rl8504a wrote:
I was a communications intern at Partners of the Americas for 8 months. As the communications intern I was tasked with managing their blog, as well as doing research for their upcoming 50th Anniversary oral history project. Through both these mediums,... more »
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GlobalGiving
- Location:
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4.72581 stars 62 reviews
arzueck wrote:
I purchased a gift card as a present. The delivery was prompt, and the recipient loved the gift. Global Giving lets the gift card holder choose from thousands of grassroots projects all around the world to donate to. It was a great gift that I will... more »
International
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![Batonga Foundation]()
Batonga Foundation
- Location:
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4.95652 stars 46 reviews
mlswc wrote:
Batonga helps educate young women in Africa. In most African nations, only a small percentage of girls are able to attend secondary school. But research has shown that educating girls is vital to improving living standards in developing nations. Educated... more »
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![Friends Of The Truman Foundation]()
Friends Of The Truman Foundation
- Location:
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noshingtonienne wrote:
In contrast with traditional brick-and-mortar presidential memorials, the Truman Foundation is a living, breathing community of action-oriented leaders in service to our nation and world. Regardless of one's politics, this is precisely the organization... more »
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![Girls Gotta Run Foundation Incorporated]()
Girls Gotta Run Foundation Incorporated
- Location:
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4.97059 stars 34 reviews
kay4 wrote:
My friend Pat Ortman, a DC area retired women's studies professor, was inspired by a Washington Post article titled more »
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Youth Service America
- Location:
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4.95 stars 20 reviews
cfvcdirector wrote:
I have been part of a lead agency for a couple of large projects, including MLK a Day and Global Youth Service Day. The methodical way that YSA approaches projects for our nation is a recipe for success for any partner, big or small. The tool kits and... more »
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- Location:
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5 stars 15 reviews
tulio21 wrote:
I have volunteered through COMPASS now for two years. My experience through them has truly opened my eyes to the wide spectrum of non-profit organizations in the greater DC metropolitan area and the ongoing challenges that they face both strategically... more »
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Share Our Strength
- Location:
- Washington, DC
2.46154 stars 13 reviews
Jay Williams wrote:
This is a good Charity that helps lots of families and kids. I've done lots of research on Share Our Strength and I believe everything they're doing is great. more »
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![The Women's Collective]()
The Women's Collective
- Location:
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5 stars 13 reviews
Jennafer wrote:
I have been a pubic health researcher for many years, and many organizations do amazing work, but that of The Women's Collective is truly unique and invaluable. TWC serves women in the most generous and supportive way -- meeting women "where they are"... more »
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Inc
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4 stars 10 reviews
Dan K wrote:
As a Vietnam Veteran I initially had my suspicions about the concept of building a memorial to Vietnam veterans believing it would reopen the wounds of a tragic time in American history. Since the memorial was completed in 1982 I have become an avid... more »
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![LULAC Institute, Inc.]()
LULAC Institute, Inc.
- Location:
- Washington, DC
5 stars 10 reviews
LULACFan wrote:
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Civil Rights
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![Washington Area Women's Foundation, Inc.]()
Washington Area Women's Foundation, Inc.
- Location:
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4.875 stars 8 reviews
dcallejon wrote:
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Capital Research Center
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.25 stars 4 reviews
louperry30 wrote:
What nonprofit would have adequate governance oversight and accountability if the President of its Board was also its CEO? Yet that is the case with CRC. Their own web site in 2012 states a Mr. Scanlon is both President and CEO. Does he chair a board... more »
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![EarthShare]()
EarthShare
- Location:
- Washington, DC
5 stars 4 reviews
Jay Dean wrote:
EarthShare supports over 400 environmental and conservation non-profit organizations by raising funds through workplace giving -- a convenient way to donate used by millions of people. EarthShare has a 20-year track record, is extremely efficient, and... more »
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![International Planned Parenthood Federation - Worldwide Inc]()
International Planned Parenthood Federation - Worldwide Inc
- Location:
- Washington, DC
3.5 stars 2 reviews
fselker wrote:
I have given in the past, but the 2009 990 suggests that the top 3 salaries consume nearly 10% of all revenues! Note to Board: time to seriously reform the payroll to match current revenues. more »
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![YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING USA (YFU) INC]()
YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING USA (YFU) INC
- Location:
- Washington , DC
1 stars 2 reviews
kemioge wrote:
My family's experience with YFU as a host to an exchange student is summarized below as a warning to others to avoid this organization; whose actions are far from professed values and whose ethics lack integrity. Attempts at a responsible reconciliation... more »
Education
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The Fund For American Studies
- Location:
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5 stars 1 review
Ron Robinson wrote:
I graduated from a Fund program and it was one of the best educational experiences available. Their leadership, especially Roger Ream, is world class and they help students understand the free enterprise system and the Founder's vision of our Federal... more »
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TRUSTAFRICA
- Location:
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Promote peace, democracy and economic prosperity in africa. more »
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GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS
- Location:
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- Location:
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NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILY PHILANTHROPY INC
- Location:
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0 stars 0 reviews
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- Location:
- Washington, DC
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Turning the Page is confident that with hard work and continued cooperation, we as a community can make sure D.C. public school... more »
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Hands On DC
- Location:
- Washington, DC
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Hands on DC was founded in the fall of 1994 by half-a-dozen friends who wanted to improve the quality of life for youth in the... more »
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- Location:
- Washington, DC
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Rachel's Network promotes women as impassioned leaders and agents of change dedicated to the stewardship of the earth. more »
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- Location:
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Tell us what you want to do for the ocean, we will take care of the rest. Our Mission is to support, strengthen, and promote those... more »
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Freedom Forum Inc
- Location:
- Washington, DC
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