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Make-A-Will Month is winding down, but your opportunity to leave a lasting mark is just getting started! ⏳📝 By designating a legacy gift to charities close to your heart, you provide nonprofits with the long-term stability needed to solve complex challenges. Learn more about legacy gifts and create your will for free: https://bit.ly/4z1Bpj3 #MakeAWillMonth #MakeAWill #EstatePlanning

A catastrophic glacial collapse in Nepal has triggered severe flash floods and mudslides, washing away vital roads and displacing thousands of families. Right now, entire communities are cut off from essentials like clean water, food and emergency medical care. When a disaster hits this fast, speed and impact are critical for immediate rescue efforts and long-term recovery. If you're looking to help, make sure your generosity reaches transparent, high-impact organizations. Take a look at the list of top-rated charities leading relief efforts right now: https://bit.ly/4qEg9vS #Nepal #NepalFlood #FloodRelief

For nonprofits, AI isn't about replacing human connection; it’s about eliminating time-consuming guesswork. With predictive tools, your organization can identify donor behaviors before they happen. Read more about how your team can work smarter, save on printing costs and free up time to focus on what actually matters: building real relationships with your donors! https://bit.ly/4xibJgN #AI #AIForNonprofits

How do you want to be remembered? For Make-A-Will Month, we’re making it simple for you to take control: 1️⃣ Watch our short video guides to get all your questions answered. 🎬 2️⃣ Use the free, guided tool from FreeWill to write your legal will in <20 minutes! ✍️ Learn about how easy it is to protect your loved ones & shape the world after you: https://bit.ly/4z1Bpj3 #FreeWill #MakeAWill #EstatePlanning

Real change usually starts with a simple choice: deciding not to look away. This month, we’re highlighting everyday heroes who stepped up when it mattered most, like the man who cut open his own truck to rescue a trapped kitten and the lottery winner using his jackpot to rebuild homes in his community. Take a look at the feel-good news we've rounded up: https://bit.ly/4sYTN9m #CharitableStories #FeelGoodNews #PositiveNews

Happy National Nonprofit Day! 🎉 Nonprofits work endlessly behind the scenes to feed families, rescue animals, protect our planet and uplift our communities. Now it's our turn to shower them with appreciation! We want to know: If you had $1,000 to donate right now, which charity gets it? 💸 Name or tag them in the comments — you might just introduce someone else to their next favorite cause! #NationalNonprofitDay #Nonprofits

If you've been putting off making a will, chances are one of these myths is holding you back: 🚫 "It’s only for the wealthy." ✅ Truth: An "estate" is just your stuff — your car, savings, pet, or personal keepsakes. It’s about your priorities, not your net worth. 🚫 "I need a lawyer to get started." ✅ Truth: Unless your situation is super complex, you can write a valid legal will online for free! 🚫 "I'm too young to think about it." ✅ Truth: If you have pets, digital accounts, or causes you love, you’re ready. Planning now gives you complete control over what happens next. 🚫 "It's going to be a huge headache." ✅ Truth: Modern online tools make it quick, easy and genuinely empowering. Ready to check "make a will" off your list of adulting tasks? (It's free!) https://bit.ly/4z1Bpj3 #MakeAWill #EstatePlanning #FreeWill

Since updating our rating methodology earlier this year, your Charity Navigator profile has even more ways to showcase your metrics and impact. Read the full methodology guide to see what's changed and how to position your profile for success: https://bit.ly/41WUUdo #Nonprofits #NonprofitRatings

Our hearts are with the people of Colombia following the powerful earthquake that struck yesterday, leaving communities across Pereira and western Colombia in urgent need of shelter, medical care and disaster relief. If you’re looking for a way to help, make sure your kindness goes where it’s needed most. Our team has put together a list of verified, highly rated charities providing critical support to survivors right now. Take a look at the Colombia Earthquake Relief list: https://bit.ly/4gr4jSo #Colombia #Earthquake #Relief

How does a team of 35 evaluate nearly 245,000 charities? 🤯 Our President & CEO, Michael Thatcher🔸, recently joined Alberto Lidji on the The Do One Better Knowledge Hub and Podcast to discuss our 2026 ratings methodology, curated lists and why fewer Americans are donating. Whether you're a donor or a nonprofit leader, it’s packed with insights you won't want to miss: https://bit.ly/4q86Jsi #Podcast #Nonprofits #NonprofitRatings