An online marketplace that connects people to philanthropy? Yes, there’s an app for that. Waste No Food, a California-based nonprofit has a mobile app that bridges people who want to donate food with the people who need it. When seventh grader Kiran Sridhar discovered that the United States could feed the world’s hungry six times over, Waste No Food (WNF) was founded. Using the power of mobile, the nonprofit is able to enter the technological age of philanthropy by using tech to disseminate it. During one of Ebay’s Hackathons, groups of tech wizards were challenged to create a ...

“Because the earth needs a lawyer”, the tagline of the United States nonprofit EarthJustice, was recognized as one of the best taglines out of 1,702 entries in 2010. But the organization is more than just a clever slogan. Earthjustice has also been named one of America’s 100 best charities by Worth magazine and has made considerable contributions in environmental law and community groups. Headquartered in San Francisco, the legal organization - whose main objective is environmental initiatives - has nine regional offices across the U.S. with an international presence and a ...

Biodiversity measures the variety of animals, plants and other organisms in different ecosystems. Also known as genetic variation, ecosystem variation or species variation within an area, biome or planet; biodiversity is of utmost importance to nonprofit org Defenders of Wildlife. Founded in 1947, Defenders’ believe that the protection of diversity in wildlife habitats is tantamount to the protection of all species. The nonprofit’s national conservation efforts dedicates itself to safeguarding renewable energy initiatives, water resources and creating partnerships with local ...