Idealist is a New York-based 501(c)3 organization that maintains the most popular online directory of nonprofit organizations and social enterprises. Our mission is to bridge the gap between good intentions and actions, enabling individuals from around the world to use our platform to form meaningful connections with one another and commit to social change.



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Sep 08, 2025, 09:04 ET VolunteerMatch and Idealist are now one platform

Idealist and VolunteerMatch, two nonprofits that pioneered the use of technology to empower people to take action for social good, today announced...

Jan 14, 2025, 09:03 ET Idealist and VolunteerMatch Announce Merger

Idealist and VolunteerMatch, two nonprofits that pioneered the use of technology to empower people to take action for social good, today announced a...

Dec 29, 2014, 09:00 ET After A Year Of Bleak News, Idealist Invites People To Start 2015 On A Brighter Note

Idealist today launched a global initiative inviting people everywhere to share an Idealist Resolution—something they can do in 2015 to make the...

Jul 30, 2012, 05:00 ET Post-Recession, Nonprofit Sector's Confidence Continues to Recover, Reports Idealist.org's Annual Nonprofit Survey

As the darkest days of the economic recession that began in 2008 recede ever further into the past, nonprofit organizations continue to rebuild...

Sep 08, 2011, 07:30 ET Though U.S. Unemployment Remains at 9.1 Percent, Idealist.org Says Nonprofits are Hiring

Despite the economic climate, the nonprofit sector remains resilient, according to Idealist.org, the leading nonprofit job search engine. In August...

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