The Top 100 Lenses in Nonprofits Lenses earn a rank in Squidoo based on a combination of content quality, reader activity and freshness factors. This Top 100 list updates once a day. How to Donate Your Hair1. How to Donate Your Hair by SusanVillasLewis There's been a lot of publicity over the past few years related to hair donation, including Hillary Swank's highly public hair cut on Oprah... » Becoming a Search and Rescue Volunteer2. Becoming a Search and Rescue Volunteer by Ramkitten Are you intrigued by stories about wilderness rescues and searches for missing hikers or stranded mountain climbers? If so, perhaps becoming... » Ronald McDonald House: Collect Pop Tabs for a Cause3. Ronald McDonald House: Collect Pop Tabs for a Cause by SusanVillasLewis My 8-year-old friend Daniel collects pop tabs. Which I figured was just a weird enough thing to make sense for an 8-year-old boy to want to collect.... » Would You Trade Your Daughter for a Cow?4. Would You Trade Your Daughter for a Cow? by KimGiancaterino The very idea seems absurd, but for desperate families in parts of rural Africa, it's an all too common answer to a present-day economic problem.... » Character Traits5. Character Traits by CofCJenny Characters of Character has more to offer than just community visits. Our characters have a meaning behind them, and we want you to know about... » Help End World Hunger6. Help End World Hunger by lisadh More than one billion people - approximately 1/6 of the world's population are hungry. And every day nearly 16,000 children die from hunger and... » 101 Ways to Fundraise7. 101 Ways to Fundraise by heidishome Fundraising is hard. Many people I know, including myself are also training for an event while fundraising. With fundraising minimum's set h... » Kids Who Make A Difference In This Crazy World8. Kids Who Make A Difference In This Crazy World by poutine There are millions of kids in North America. Some are contented just to sit in front of the TV or video games and spend their free time that... » Save an Old Barn: Ideas, Resources and Funding9. Save an Old Barn: Ideas, Resources and Funding by vallain If you have an old barn in the country, it may have fallen into disrepair. If it's over 100 years old, the barn has the wear-and-tear of many... » Relay For Life Team Theme Ideas10. Relay For Life Team Theme Ideas by JenOfChicago Welcome! If you've found this page, you've probably already signed up for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, gathered your friends... » Save The Children Organization | International Charity Alliance | Compassion and Giving11. Save The Children Organization | International Charity Alliance | Compassion and Giving by SemperFidelis The Save the Children Fund is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States... » Native American Indian Paper Crafts12. Native American Indian Paper Crafts by Tipi American Indian Paper Crafts & Vintage Clipart Coloring Pages. There are also Native American Paper Dolls Books and Sticker Activity Books, and... » Community Service Ideas13. Community Service Ideas by luvmyludwig Here you will find a variety of community service ideas to choose from if you're considering volunteering your time or completing a service project. I... » Raffle Ideas: Fundraising Raffle Prize Ideas Under $5014. Raffle Ideas: Fundraising Raffle Prize Ideas Under $50 by emmalarkins If you're looking for popular raffle prize ideas under $50, you're in the right place! Below, you'll find the top raffle prizes as voted for... » 101 Silent Auction Basket Ideas15. 101 Silent Auction Basket Ideas by heidishome Silent auctions are a good way to raise additional funds at an event. Putting together the right basket makes the difference in an item that... » Canstruction16. Canstruction by SusanVillasLewis Across the country, perfectly normal people get caught up in the frenzy of competition and the spirit of design with - cans? Move over other... » Locks of Love17. Locks of Love by flipflopju Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that claims to provide hairpieces to children under 18 with medical conditions. However, the orga... » How To Raise Money For Charity18. How To Raise Money For Charity by BFuniv.com Raising money to support your favorite cause is a good work. To assist you in your good work, here are some insights from training and experience,... » Can We Really Trust AUTISM SPEAKS?19. Can We Really Trust AUTISM SPEAKS? by JigsawForte Okay, so you want to donate to Autistic Charities. Good for you! Autism Speaks isn't one of them. I could just tell you about how every single... » Restaurant Fundraising Made Easy20. Restaurant Fundraising Made Easy by OneFootPutt One of the best fundraisers today for a schools PTA or PTO, scouting organizations, and sports clubs is the Restaurant fundraiser. Restaurant... » Think you know what Cystic Fibrosis is?21. Think you know what Cystic Fibrosis is? by cffutah Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that 1 out of every 29 Caucasian Americans have. True, it may be a symptom-less CF gene meaning it will... » Gifts for Soldiers22. Gifts for Soldiers by Frankster Sending gift packages to soldiers (GIs as I'm used to calling them) can be fun and rewarding not only for the soldier but for you as well.... » Relay For Life Fundraising Ideas23. Relay For Life Fundraising Ideas by JenOfChicago The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a community based fundraiser that happens in neighborhoods across the globe. If you're reading... » How Animals Help People -- The Healing Power of Pets24. How Animals Help People -- The Healing Power of Pets by WordCustard We sometimes forget how much animals help people and even when we greatly love the pets and animals we care for, it's all too easy to take them... » Man-Tracking 101: How To Find And Follow Tracks For Search And Rescue25. Man-Tracking 101: How To Find And Follow Tracks For Search And Rescue by Ramkitten The main purpose of man-tracking is to determine the lost or missing person's direction of travel, which can greatly reduce the size of a search... » The Animal Rescue Site26. The Animal Rescue Site by ajgodinho The Animal Rescue Site provides food and care for rescued and abandoned animals living in shelters. By a simple click of a mouse you can provide... » Kevin Skinner's Fans Pictures: St Jude Charity27. Kevin Skinner's Fans Pictures: St Jude Charity by Tipi The Official: Kevin Skinner's fans pictures of Kevin's performances and charity concert benefits to help raise funds for sick children. Kevin... » Blue Ribbon Against Child Abuse~Does Anybody Really Hear Them?28. Blue Ribbon Against Child Abuse~Does Anybody Really Hear Them? by Donnette How do you start a page like this when there is so much information to be had, and clearly it's not getting through to the people who can make... » Project Home Is All About Homelessness29. Project Home Is All About Homelessness by poutine In this lens, I am paying tribute to some very special people who tirelessly help the people who have no place to call home. As the french say"... » Children Charities: Salaries of the Executives30. Children Charities: Salaries of the Executives by MSE You have often seen the advertisements on television, with photos of childen in dire poverty, requesting you to sponsor a child. The truth is... » Grants For Autistic Children31. Grants For Autistic Children by amylaine As a grant writer I am asked a lot about grants for Autistic children. Good news is that there are lots of organizations, foundations and groups... » Support Our Troops and Veterans32. Support Our Troops and Veterans by Tipi I support our troops who are serving their country in the armed forces. "Give honor to whom honor is due." I can't think of anyone... » Click to Give Websites33. Click to Give Websites by brandonmotz The term click to donate was given to a form of fund-raising that allows people to give free donations to needy charities simply by clicking... » SARpack: Search & Rescue Gear34. SARpack: Search & Rescue Gear by Ramkitten When I began training to be a Search and Rescue volunteer, one of the required classes focused on personal safety and gear. Being a well-seasoned... » FIV Cat Rescue35. FIV Cat Rescue by Frankster FIV Cat Rescue is a non-profit, located in California, devoted to saving cats that test positive for FIV (Feline immunodeficiency Virus). FIV... » Veterans and Veterans of War - USA36. Veterans and Veterans of War - USA by Tipi Give Honor To Whom Honor Is Due! - The Veterans and Veterans of War who have served or who are serving in the military or military war are honored... » The Animal Rescue Site37. The Animal Rescue Site by bloomingrose The Animal Rescue Site is a site that attempts to help animals - and people like me, who want to help all the homeless animals there are and... » Atheist Charities38. Atheist Charities by Kylyssa It's often said that there are no atheist charities. This stems from a common misconception that atheists are not giving and care nothing for... » Custom Invitations For Your Fundraising Event39. Custom Invitations For Your Fundraising Event by avgsuperheroine Are you planning a special event to raise funds for your nonprofit? You'll want to find the best personalized fundraising event invitations to... » Raffle Ideas: Good Raffle Prize Ideas Under $10040. Raffle Ideas: Good Raffle Prize Ideas Under $100 by emmalarkins If you're looking for raffle prize ideas under $100, you're in the right place! These great prizes will get people interested in buying tickets,... » Ideas for Free Advertising For Fundraising Events41. Ideas for Free Advertising For Fundraising Events by OhMe Free Advertising For Fundraising Events is something that many volunteers are looking for. Here are some of the things I have done in the past... » Blankets for Soldiers and Veterans42. Blankets for Soldiers and Veterans by Comfortdoc One of the special projects of Soldiers' Angels is to sew, knit or crochet blankets that get sent to soldiers with hope, with belief and with... » Charity Clothing Donation Tax Deductions43. Charity Clothing Donation Tax Deductions by jstonedotorg So you have a whole bunch of clothes that you want to donate to charity, and you would like to find out how to keep track of what you donate... » Are There Apple Grants For iPads And Laptops?44. Are There Apple Grants For iPads And Laptops? by amylaine As a grant writer the first name I here when a school is looking for a grant is to contact Apple to get an "Apple Grant". Do they exist? Yes... » American Cancer Society Relay For Life45. American Cancer Society Relay For Life by JenOfChicago The lens will teach you about the Relay For Life fundraiser from the American Cancer Society. Learn about the Relay philosophy and the Relay... » The Rich Who Like To Share - The World's Greatest Philanthropists46. The Rich Who Like To Share - The World's Greatest Philanthropists by calamary According to the definition in Wapedia, "A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her... » Stone Soup47. Stone Soup by Starly "This lens is about getting together and feeding people. The story of Stone Soup shows people that if everybody volunteers to help their... » Multiple Sclerosis48. Multiple Sclerosis by TheLifestyleChanger This girl raised $2720 as a 13 year old for Multiple Sclerosis in Australia last year. Her name is Isabel Byrne and her new aim is to raise... » Girl Scout Birthday49. Girl Scout Birthday by LakeMom Everybody has a birthday - so of course Girl Scouts has one also! Juliette Gordon Low after visiting England saw the positive affect Lord Ro... » Types Of Technology Grants And How To Get Them50. Types Of Technology Grants And How To Get Them by amylaine Technology grants are not just to help pay for computers. They are the most common way of funding equipment for a classroom, non profit orga... » Knit Hats For Cancer Patients51. Knit Hats For Cancer Patients by meetmarkmakeup If you love to knit or crochet then here's a way to put those crafty skills to good use and help cancer patients at the same time! This lens... » Danny’s Wish Foundation Helps Autistic Children52. Danny’s Wish Foundation Helps Autistic Children by amylaine Danny's Foundation gives iPad Grants to Autistic children. Danny's Wish Foundation raised over $15,000 through fundraisers and private donors... » Finding Grants for Animal Shelters53. Finding Grants for Animal Shelters by GrantGopher Animal shelters are in constant need of funding and support. Grant Gopher is here to help you find grants for your animal shelter, rescue or... » Charity Prize Home Lotteries54. Charity Prize Home Lotteries by LifeSculptor There are many beautiful places to visit in Australia, from rich red deserts to world class ski resorts, magnificent rain forests and white,... » Dr. Thomas John Paulos55. Dr. Thomas John Paulos by PastorCher If Tom were to greet you today, he would welcome you with a smile and let you know just how much you are valued and appreciated. It was just... » ★ Ideas for Good Deeds | Make a Stranger's Day with Random Acts of Kindness ★56. ★ Ideas for Good Deeds | Make a Stranger's Day with Random Acts of Kindness ★ by Studentz Random acts of kindness are little or big things you can do for other people without expecting any kind of return. And of course this works... » Fundraising Websites57. Fundraising Websites by thefundraiser Online fundraisers have to battle through a mine-field of online fundraising options. Sites vary significantly. Some are only open to nonpr... » Volunteer Gifts and Volunteer Appreciation Ideas58. Volunteer Gifts and Volunteer Appreciation Ideas by avgsuperheroine One thing all non profit organizations have in common are the scores of dedicated volunteers that help their organization run. Community the... » Natural Disaster Relief - Hurricanes | Flooding | Earthquakes | Tsunamis | Mudslides | Tornadoes | Fires | Volcano's | Oil Spills59. Natural Disaster Relief - Hurricanes | Flooding | Earthquakes | Tsunamis | Mudslides | Tornadoes | Fires | Volcano's | Oil Spills by happynutritionist It is sad to see so many natural disasters, Tornados too early in the 2012 season after a record season in 2011, hurricane damage, earthquakes,... » Free Compassionate Photography Sessions for Grieving Parents of Terminally ill Babies60. Free Compassionate Photography Sessions for Grieving Parents of Terminally ill Babies by jseven Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation (NILMDTS) is a unique organization composed of its founders, Cheryl Haggard and Sandy Puc'. They now have... » Disability Living Allowance | DLA | Disability Benefits61. Disability Living Allowance | DLA | Disability Benefits by andyajsb Money is tight at the best of times, but when you or a family member have a disability it can be even harder. In my case I have a son with Dyspraxia... » History Moments of Cystic Fibrosis62. History Moments of Cystic Fibrosis by cffutah For once, I'm glad the research industry is something always changing because that means we get closer to finding a cure for a deadly genetic... » Sustainable Gardening Non-Profit changing the world one garden at a time.63. Sustainable Gardening Non-Profit changing the world one garden at a time. by steveffeo I use the Mittleider method of sustainable organic gardening The Mittleider method is taught by the gardening Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation.... » Adult Wish Foundations64. Adult Wish Foundations by aware This Lens contains resources for the terminally ill, challenged and senior adults desiring and/or deserving the fulfillment of a wish or dre... » Tithes And Offerings: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving65. Tithes And Offerings: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving by rwbovee What does the Bible say about tithes and offerings? Free King James Bibles, free 24 hour a day prayer and counseling phone line, free online... » Dr. Paul Farmer, My Super Hero In Haiti66. Dr. Paul Farmer, My Super Hero In Haiti by poutine Meet mySuper Hero in today's world, one of the great men of today. He has become a celebrity in the world of global healthcare. His name is... » Stop FGM (Female Genital Mutilation)67. Stop FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) by ina_mar If you buy something from this page, you'll automatically be making a donation to the Asante Africa Foundation. Female genital mutilation... » Rock Rescue Academy Part 3: Raising Systems68. Rock Rescue Academy Part 3: Raising Systems by Ramkitten Image Credit: Thomas_Sly on Flickr / CC Much of the time, technical rescue involves falls, with rescuers descending to the victim and then raising... » 'Amy's Army Now' Promotes Amy Winehouse Foundation69. 'Amy's Army Now' Promotes Amy Winehouse Foundation by greenlungsofpoland The memory of Amy Winehouse is preserved by the great charity work that is being carried out by the Amy Winehouse Foundation. Behind the scenes,... » Contest Design Challenge for 201270. Contest Design Challenge for 2012 by cffutah The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation does some amazing fundraiser events not only throughout the United States but worldwide. The foundation number... » Bonnie Blankets71. Bonnie Blankets by stargazer00 Bonnie Blankets is a project started ten years ago by four women at Grace Baptist Fellowship in Lynden, Washington. They determined to make the... » Comfort dolls-knitting for African Aids Orphans72. Comfort dolls-knitting for African Aids Orphans by donna_m This squidoo is all about African Comfort dolls - patterns for knitting or crocheting are further down the page, photos of the kids with their... » Soles United: Recycle Your Used Crocs73. Soles United: Recycle Your Used Crocs by ravenko My baby blue Crocs has been through it all in the two years since I bought them. Traipsing through the sand on a Mexican beach, clomping around... » Outreach Africa ~Bringing Hope To Africa's Aids Orphans74. Outreach Africa ~Bringing Hope To Africa's Aids Orphans by Donnette HIV and AIDS is devastating Africa. Enormous numbers of adults are living and dying with HIV/AIDS, with less access to health care than anywhere... » The Knit a Square Project for AIDS Orphans75. The Knit a Square Project for AIDS Orphans by Koupie The Knit-a-square project started as a family project in 2008 and is now a registered charity under the name of KAScare Inc The main objective... » Save The Children In Africa - Orphans of AIDS76. Save The Children In Africa - Orphans of AIDS by Adrijan Have you ever held a dying baby in your arms? Have you ever seen a mother in tears because she cannot look after her children? Have you ever... » Raffle Fundraising: Good Raffle Prize Ideas Under $2577. Raffle Fundraising: Good Raffle Prize Ideas Under $25 by emmalarkins In today's economy, people are still looking for good raffle prize ideas to raise money for noble causes, but they don't always have a lot of... » Unique Fundraising Ideas78. Unique Fundraising Ideas by partybuzz Looking for something new and unique for your school fundraising this year? Think...LED window decals, spirit socks, school logo doormats, pretzels,... » Homelessness in Atlanta79. Homelessness in Atlanta by drewbenton "Friends" is possibly a better word to use when speaking of the homeless in Atlanta. The homeless men and women of our city have captured my... » Donate Used Items to Support the Needy80. Donate Used Items to Support the Needy by imlj Most of us have a lot of stuff, and it's likely that we aren't using some of it anymore. If this describes you, have you considered donating... » Free Hugs Campaign - The Many Benefits of Hug Therapy81. Free Hugs Campaign - The Many Benefits of Hug Therapy by Comfortdoc The Free Hugs Campaign began as one person's attempt to make a difference and reach out to others to brighten their lives. The effects and... » Girl Scouts - Thinking Day82. Girl Scouts - Thinking Day by LakeMom Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world celebrate February 22nd as "Thinking Day". This lens will explain what Thinking Day is and how... » Bucks County Pennsylvania Health Nonprofit Organizations83. Bucks County Pennsylvania Health Nonprofit Organizations by NaturalWonder There are many health-related nonprofits in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, including those related to specific diseases and disorders, mental health,... » SECRET FREEGAN: Rescuing Food to Feed Homeless84. SECRET FREEGAN: Rescuing Food to Feed Homeless by SecretFreegan I've gathered over $101,000 worth of food and other stuff during the last 4 years. I've discovered that most grocery stores throw out... » Pay It Forward - Ideas to Brighten a Stranger's Day85. Pay It Forward - Ideas to Brighten a Stranger's Day by InvoluntaryGypsy We all complain, but most of us have it pretty easy. Sure, there are rough spots along the way. It happens to all of us. Why not help out someone... » Simple Pillowcase Dresses For Africa86. Simple Pillowcase Dresses For Africa by meetmarkmakeup Are you interested in getting involved making a difference for kids overseas, but don't know what you could do or where to begin? Do you have... » Bucks County Pennsylvania Animal Nonprofit Organizations87. Bucks County Pennsylvania Animal Nonprofit Organizations by NaturalWonder There are many wonderful nonprofit organizations in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. If you're interested in helping them out, they'd be happy to... » Mounted Search and Rescue Teams -- State Directories88. Mounted Search and Rescue Teams -- State Directories by Ramkitten Image credit: Wikimedia Commons This is not an exhaustive list of Mounted Search & Rescue Units. This is a list of MSAR units in the United States... » Scoliosis Care Foundation's Mission to Dominican Republic89. Scoliosis Care Foundation's Mission to Dominican Republic by DrBrettDiazDC Scoliosis Care Foundation's Goodwill Ambassador, Dr. Gary Deutchman, D.C. returned to the Dominican Republic and this time also went into Ha... » Mercer County New Jersey Human Services Nonprofit Organizations90. Mercer County New Jersey Human Services Nonprofit Organizations by NaturalWonder There are many human services nonprofits in Mercer County, New Jersey, including those providing services related to crime and legal issues;... » Five Charities Bill Gates Supports91. Five Charities Bill Gates Supports by Rafick This lens brings more about Bill Gates the social activist, his $600 billion challenge and about changing the world. In Bill Gates' $600 Billion... » TRUE STORIES by people with cystic fibrosis92. TRUE STORIES by people with cystic fibrosis by cffutah These are the stories told by those who have a genetic disease of Cystic Fibrosis. They are real stories, with the original words from them... » Facts about Cystic Fibrosis93. Facts about Cystic Fibrosis by cffutah Many people have family, a friend, a neighbor or just want to show their support to something worth-wild? We've put several items that we li... » Earthquake Resistant Structures94. Earthquake Resistant Structures by samken One of the most frightening of natural disasters - an earthquake, leaves behind instantaneous destruction, loss of life and despair on a sca... » The Breast Cancer Site95. The Breast Cancer Site by bloomingrose I am a Breast Cancer Survivor! The Breast Cancer Site helps the many people have been affected by the horrific disease called breast cancer.... » Pine Ridge Reservation or Prison Camp96. Pine Ridge Reservation or Prison Camp by vbright105 It seems so easy for people to sit back and "judge" the Native American based on lies taught to them in school, or just plain ignorance. There... » Rock Rescue Academy Part 1: Learning to Rappel97. Rock Rescue Academy Part 1: Learning to Rappel by Ramkitten Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons / CC I'm no fan of heights, but somehow I wasn't (too) nervous as I backed up off the edge of a long way... » The Random Acts Of Kindness Foundation98. The Random Acts Of Kindness Foundation by badmsm The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation inspires people to practice kindness and to “pass it on” to others. We provide free educational... » Free Internet Marketing Tools | Free Software | Free E-Books99. Free Internet Marketing Tools | Free Software | Free E-Books by KonaGirl Everything on this lens will either be free or very low cost. If you need free Internet marketing products, you have come to the right place.... » PCO Ministry100. PCO Ministry by PoeticChristian The Poetic Christian Outreach Ministry, a non-profit corporation, is dedicated to fulfilling the great commission Matthew 28:19-20. We are also... »