Idealist.org - Home for Activists and Non-Profit Resources

  October 15, 2007 - Idealist.org is the flagship website for non-profit group Action Without Borders, which was founded in 1995. When it comes to bringing "idealist" non-profit groups together and giving these groups a vehicle to carry out their mission and spread their message, I believe that no other website has done a more effective job than Idealist.org.

If you pay a visit to their website, you will see what I mean. Idealist.org is essentially a vast resource for people looking to make a positive impact in the world, whether that's through volunteering, finding a worthwhile job or joining another idealist group. With a focus on education and human rights, Idealist.org serves to connect people with other people looking to make a positive difference in the world. You could even say they are even helping connect entire grassroots movements with other grassroots movements, which is a very powerful and needed undertaking if you ask me.

The way it works is you can sign up for a free account with your email address. After you register, you can then go into your personal control panel and select what type of email alerts you would like to receive. If you don't know, then you can search through the various categories to find what inspires you. Ever wanted to get a heads-up on local benefits to end poverty? Perhaps you are looking to volunteer at an organization committed to cleaning up the environment? The options and opportunities to make a difference are practically endless.

Once you are signed up and have developed your profile, you can start to meet other people, read posts organized by categories, such as Internships, Consultants, Volunteers, Speakers, Campaigns, Nonprofit Jobs, Volunteer Organizations, etc. (you get the idea). Considering its size, Idealist.org reminds me of Craig's List - buy way better! As of writing this, over 57,000 non-profits from over 180 countries have signed up and created profiles on Idealist.org. What are you waiting for then? That's a lot of friends to make and groups you need to check out! Visit Idealist.org.

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