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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Our belief that every life has equal value is at the core of our work at the foundation. We follow 15 guiding principles, which help define our approach to our philanthropic work, and employ an outstanding leadership team to direct our strategies and grantmaking. http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Pages/home.aspx

Idealist is a project of Action Without Borders, a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 with offices in the United States and Argentina. Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives. http://www.idealist.org/

Net Impact is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to make a positive impact on society by growing and strengthening a community of leaders who use business to improve the world. We offer a portfolio of programs to educate, equip, and inspire more than 10,000 members to make a tangible difference in their universities, organizations, and communities. http://www.netimpact.org/index.cfm

Points of Light Institute
Our Vision: One day every person will discover their power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant democracies around the world. http://www.pointsoflight.org/
The Taproot Foundation is a nonprofit organization that engages Marketing, HR, IT, and design professionals to volunteer on pro bono projects for local nonprofits. TO learn more, visit www.taprootfoundation.org. Do It Pro Bono - Volunteer Your Professional Skills.

United Way is a national network of nearly 1,300 local organizations that work to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. http://www.liveunited.org/

VolunteerMatch strengthens communities by making it easier for good people and good causes to connect. The organization offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement. http://www.volunteermatch.org/