UniversalGiving® is a nonprofit you can trust. They perform due diligence on every organization. And 100% of your donation goes to the project of your choice!

Lisa Sobrato & Matthew Sonsini

UniversalGiving® is an expert in global philanthropy and volunteerism. Their team has extensive experience in helping people connect with the best nonprofits and projects across the globe.

Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

As a pediatrician and a mom, it is important to me that my kids experience the joy and gifts that come from service to others. I turned without hesitation to UniversalGiving® when it came time to find a volunteer opportunity for our family. I knew the opportunities were vetted and as safe as possible and that the organization is responsible with funds. Our experience with the UniversalGiving® site and all the way through our service in Costa Rica was exceptional. Time spent with my teenager working in a rural health clinic and with our host family was rejuvenating for our relationship and an all-around blessing. I highly recommend UniversalGiving® for families looking to serve with their children and plan to turn to the site again myself in the future.

Michelle Laufer

It feels wonderful to know that 100% of my donation made a difference. Every year at Christmas our family has chosen to tithe to those less fortunate than ourselves; as we have been truly blessed in our lives. It is our chosen family gift; instead of gifts for ourselves. Most importantly we want to make sure that our donation is used by the people who truly need the money. That is why we choose a charity from UniversalGiving®. The first time we gave thru UniversalGiving®. I spoke with Pamela Hawley and she ensured me that the charities on the website were chosen with that philosophy in mind that the donations would go to the people who truly needed the help. With that confidence we know we are really helping those in need! We can read about each charity in different parts of the world and choose the one we feel the most connected to. Being a mother of 2 young children with whom I am instilling the value of giving, I feel it is important that they are involved in this decision. With UniversalGiving® we are able to read about each charity with them and allow them to participate in this choice. Happy Holidays!

Patricia Gulati

Having worked in the financial sector for a year as a recent graduate, I’ve been able to increase my knowledge of the industry and to gain valuable experience. I love that I am able to pair my industry knowledge with my passion for social impact through my work with UniversalGiving®. I’ve come to truly appreciate the power of UniversalGiving®’s social enterprise model and the importance of channeling funds to various nonprofit organizations. My continued work with UniversalGiving® and UniversalGiving®’s team has reminded me of the importance of having a supportive community and has allowed me to continue fulfilling my desire to make a positive impact on the world."

Cindy Asano