GlobalGiving’s Response to COVID-19
GlobalGiving launched a Coronavirus Relief Fund on January 27, 2020, and began working with companies seeking to respond in that same time frame. Our goal is always to support as many of our community-led nonprofits as possible. Through May 28th, the Fund has raised $7.8M from individual and institutional donors. Individual projects posted by our nonprofit partners have raised ~$2.3M. Companies have contributed an additional ~$17M through cause marketing and grant programs facilitated by GlobalGiving, bringing our community’s total response to more than $27M.
- We have disbursed funding to more than 500 nonprofits across the globe, including 281 $1,000 microgrants as part of a first-ever program.
- Countries include: Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam
Q: I saw there is a fee on donations to GlobalGiving’s disaster funds. Can you explain that fee?
A: As part of achieving our nonprofit mission to accelerate community-led change, GlobalGiving covers its costs in a variety of ways. We retain a 12% nonprofit support fee and 3% payment processing fee for donations to our disaster funds. It may initially be confusing to donors that we retain fees. But GlobalGiving is much more than a crowdfunding website. In order to sustainably provide value to impacted communities, we retain this fee to cover our staff costs in identifying, vetting, and making thoughtful decisions regarding the stewardship of donor contributions. In addition, we provide ongoing support to community-led organizations so they are more resilient in the face of the next crisis. We also work to mobilize corporate, institutional, and individual donations to our nonprofit partners, many of which are too busy or too small to have the time or connections to fundraise on their own. Our ability to drive further support from companies turns the GlobalGiving fee into an investment that pays off for local nonprofits and the communities they serve.
The individual projects posted by our nonprofit partners responding to disasters are assessed a 5-7% nonprofit support fee (plus 3% processing fee) depending on whether they are registered in the US, UK, or internationally. Learn more about our fees.
Q: Can I donate goods, such as bottled water or medical supplies, through GlobalGiving to support relief efforts?
A: We appreciate your desire to give what you have in order to help people in need. GlobalGiving does not have the capacity to collect in-kind donations on behalf of our nonprofit partners. Based on the research of the Center for International Disaster Information, we recommend that individuals give cash and not in-kind donations after disasters. Through cash contributions, relief organizations can do more good for more people, with greater speed and sensitivity to emerging needs than with unrequested material donations. Cash donations help provide medical and other life-saving aid now, and rebuild critical infrastructure later. This infographic explains why sending material goods, despite the good intentions, can be costly and sometimes create a secondary disaster. If you are with a company looking to donate in-kind supplies in bulk, please visit Good360.org.
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the worst health and economic crises in modern history and it continues to require the best of humanity to overcome. Your donation to this fund will help stop the spread of the virus to protect us all and support communities globally as they deal with the long-term effects of the virus.
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Challenge
This ongoing health crisis, and new COVID variants, threaten everyone’s way of life. The pandemic is especially difficult for people with pre-existing medical conditions, older adults, individuals experiencing homelessness, persons with disabilities, refugees and migrants, wage workers, communities of color, and those with inflexible jobs.
Solution
Your donation to this fund will help stop the spread of variants around the world and give communities on the front lines of the crisis the resources they need to act quickly and protect the most vulnerable. As the situation evolves, the fund will evolve, too, supporting long-term recovery and education efforts run by local, vetted organizations in the most affected regions. We will work with our partners on the ground to get funds where they’re most needed.
Long-Term Impact
We believe that organizations that are deeply rooted in local communities are best positioned to lead long-term plans to stop COVID-19. Your donation to this fund will help build stronger response capacities in communities around the world so that we are all better equipped to face future outbreaks. GlobalGiving will send you regular email updates about how your donation has been put to use.