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It has been our absolute privilege to partner with the Obama Foundation on their Girls Opportunity Alliance Fund since 2018.

Tomorrow is #DAFDay! DAFs are a powerful tool for positive change, and we’ve joined the movement to raise awareness and inspire DAF donors to lean into their power to support disaster relief, education, food security, and other vital causes. With DAFDay approaching, we encourage DAF donors to:? Give with intention – Choose causes that resonate with your values.? Support nonprofits that rely on your generosity to fuel their missions.? Be part of something bigger – Together, we can create lasting change! Right now, we have a Hurricane Relief Fund in urgent need of support. You can make a significant difference by donating to this fund directly from your DAF.?We’ve sent out over 450 grants to survivors of Hurricane Helene, and will continue to do more every day as money comes into this fund. Every dollar gets us closer to another grant for someone who desperately needs assistance. Your intentional giving helps ensure we can respond to crises, sustain programs, and reach the most vulnerable populations. Thank you. Ready to give? Tomorrow, donate from your DAF and make a lasting impact. https://lnkd.in/gupmhv2g #DAFDay #DAFGiving #CharitableGiving #IntentionalGiving #NonprofitSupport #Philanthropy

The GoFundMe community has rallied to lift up the people across the Southeast who were impacted by this historic storm, raising over $5 million in just four days. But this work is just beginning. Our teams will continue to verify fundraisers as they come in and work promptly to get those funds out the door, as we work to supply fuel for helicopters bringing much-needed supplies to the towns around Asheville, fund repairs for the farms that saw their fall bounties washed away, and to help those who lost nearly everything as they begin to rebuild. If you need immediate funds to begin your own recovery journey or know someone who needs a hand getting started, visit https://lnkd.in/ejNEZtyd? to get started with a fundraiser today. If you'd like to help, visit https://lnkd.in/eupBq8gd to donate to GoFundMe.org's general Hurricane Relief fund, and we'll take care of the rest. This fund, which has already started granting out to those impacted by Hurricane Helene, is providing immediate relief grants through GoFundMe.org to people seeking help through verified GoFundMe fundraisers, and to nonprofit organizations on the ground providing relief.

We're here to help #Helene

Our Executive Director Amanda Brown Lierman will discuss how nonprofits can unlock the power of DAF giving tomorrow at 9:00 am Pacific. Register for this free webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gSJrsS23

Help Delivered from our partners at GoFundMe.org ?? This quote comes from someone who received a grant from GoFundMe.org’s Essentials Fund, established to help people pay for basic necessities like food, housing and clothes. This fund is one of many that helps GoFundMe.org quickly mobilize and distribute donations for individuals and communities impacted by crises, natural disasters, and social inequalities. We’re proud to support GoFundMe.org and celebrate another year of impactful work, which you can read all about in the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report: https://gfme.co/47d9teH Since 2017, GoFundMe.org has worked with partners and organizations to raise over $166 million across more than 200 funds, delivering 24,000+ grants. Together, with GoFundMe.org and many generous donors, we can show up for people when they need us most and let them know they are not alone.

Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report Released: Our FY24 Impact at a Glance: - $11,850,000 raised - 8,150+ grants distributed to people with urgent needs, and organizations driving critical social change - 38,500+ generous donors from around the globe Our Fiscal Year 2024 annual report represents an extraordinary group effort. To our partners and donors, thank you for trusting us with your mission and your money. We are so proud to do this work alongside you. View the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gnkC5bG9

We are thrilled to offer a second round of funding for the Welcome.US Veteran Sponsor Fund, designed for veteran and active duty military to support those sponsoring Afghan families they know who are establishing a new beginning in the United States. We could not have offered this opportunity without generous support from Google, ServiceNow, and GoFundMe.org whose far reaching impact have helped architect, fund, and mobilize our sponsor recruitment efforts. Our private sector partners and the Welcome.US CEO Council continue to step forward to find new methods to drive lasting impact. We also are excited to team up with No One Left Behind to recruit and mobilize sponsors from the active duty and veteran community in Seattle. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eScNkzQg

When wildfires hit Maui, Hawai'i local Kenna Reed wanted to provide trusted aid to the displaced 'ohana of Lāhainā and Kula quickly and directly. After her Google sheet of verified people who lost their homes and livelihoods went viral, she started a fundraiser to raise money to help these people. Reed turned to us to distribute the money. The fund has raised over $800,000 and continues to grow, turning 98.8% of the funds raised into grants for those displaced by the fires and seeking help on the GoFundMe platform. Grants have been distributed equitably as donations came in. In all, nearly 1,300 individual fundraisers received a minimum $400 grant from the Help Maui Rise fund. Today, Kenna and her amazing team at Help Maui Rise continue to provide compassionate and transparent support to families recovering from the wildfires, especially those who are most vulnerable. The fund is still active, as this work is far from over. People impacted by last year’s fires can apply for a grant, and those eligible will be issued grants based on their needs. Kenna and Help Maui Rise are this for the long haul, and we are, too. gofundme.com/helpmauirise

Very excited to see you grow this vital community and serve more people Heather Hackett!