Category: Monthly Winners

We have good news about June winner Color of Change, right after this quick update...

100 Nominees!

In June we hit the 100 nominee milestone. And the 100th nominee was none other than Color of Change! I'll blog about it soon, but here's a sneak preview of the video I made to celebrate. Unmuting is highly recommended! 🙂

100 nominees is a real accomplishment, and it's all thanks to you nominators out there. 72 of you, and counting! Thanks.

June 2020 winner Color of Change

Last night we named Charitocracy's 46th monthly winner. Congratulations to Color of Change, nominated by donor carolinatim. They design campaigns powerful enough to end practices that unfairly hold Black people back, and champion solutions that move us all forward. You can find their web page here.

Now you have a week to further sweeten the pot with a special one-time donation of any amount, which we'll add straight to the check we write to Color of Change. (We've already received several generous pot sweeteners today, thanks!!)

Before you go, check out this short video. It shows some of the many recent changes Color of Change has helped provoke. Then feel good about your part in our collective $1434+ grant to help with their ongoing work!

Have a great July, stay safe, and be sure to log into Charitocracy to update your votes or nominate a new cause!

We have good news about May winner Rapha International, right after this quick update...

Productivity Struggle Bus

I just wanted to make it official: I've been struggling to remain productive during this pandemic. Without my house empty during the day, and without my twice weekly escapes to my favorite coffee shop / office away from home, I'm not getting as much done. I have big plans for Charitocracy, but they're progressing slowly. I do what I can each day. I don't beat myself up about it too much. I live more in the moment, and these weeks are zipping by. I look at this as (maybe?) a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to really live (and be present) full-time with my family. I'm enjoying the hell out of them. Sooner or later things will go back to "normal." I'll be firing on all cylinders again. Kicking ass, taking names, growing Charitocracy. And I bet I'll miss these stay-at-home days forever after.

May 2020 winner Rapha International

Last night we named Charitocracy's 45th monthly winner. Congratulations to Rapha International, nominated by donor MADNK, who happens to be my own dear mother. (Hi, ma!) 😘 She nominated it back in October 2017, close to 3 years ago, and it's slowly made its way to the top! In fact, as of last night it was tied with Feeding America for number of votes (22.2) AND number of voters casting at least partial votes for them (25). The next tie-breaker was number of likes, where Rapha had 26 vs. Feeding America's 24. 😲 Anyway, thanks for keeping things exciting, everyone! Rapha International work to end trafficking and sexual exploitation of kids via aftercare for survivors, prevention for the vulnerable, and awareness for all. You can find their web page here.

Now you have a week to further sweeten the pot with a special one-time donation of any amount, which we'll add straight to the check we write to Rapha.

Before you go, check out this short video explaining the work and heart of Rapha International, and feel good about your part in our collective $1281+ grant to help with their ongoing work!

Have a great June, stay safe, and be sure to log into Charitocracy to update your votes or nominate a new cause!

We have good news about April winner Equal Justice Initiative, right after this quick update...

GuideStar Platinum 2020

Allow me to toot our own Charitocracy horn. We've once again earned GuideStar Platinum status. That's GuideStar's highest level of nonprofit transparency. If ever you want more information about how Charitocracy operates, don't be shy. We're happy to fill in any information gaps! We're an open book, so pick us up and read us.

April 2020 winner Equal Justice Initiative

Last night we named Charitocracy's 44th monthly winner. Congratulations to Equal Justice Initiative, nominated by 3rd-time winning donors Alistair and Rebecca, the same power duo that nominated last month's winner! EJI work to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, challenge racial and economic injustice, and protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. You can find their web page here.

Now you have a week to further sweeten the pot with a special one-time donation of any amount, which we'll add straight to the check we write to Equal Justice Initiative.

Before you go, check out the trailer for film Just Mercy, based on the true story of winner Equal Justice Initiative's founder and director, Bryan Stevenson. Then, after you inevitably go rent it, feel good about your part in our collective $1284+ grant to help with their ongoing work!

Have a great May, stay safe, and be sure to log into Charitocracy to update your votes or nominate a new cause!