If you work for a nonprofit, it’s your job to change the world.

What change did you make? Tell us your story.

• We raised 2.7 million euro for researchers.Cathy Seabaugh from A Sisters Hope
• We brought clean water to over 450,000 people.Kirk Schauer from Seeds of Hope International Partnerships
• We’re changing the way conservation is done.Gina LaRocco from Defenders of Wildlife
• We taught Daniel Kids how to draw.Craig Erskine from Art League of Jacksonville
• We provided mapping to 80 nonprofits last year.Larry Orman from GreenInfo Network
• We’re helping people with MS live better lives.Kathleen Wilson from MSWorld, Inc.
• We make learning better for students.Lori Gracey from Texas Computer Education Association
• We provide awareness and support for male breast cancer.Vicki Wolf from HIS Breast Cancer Awareness
• We build leaders to end violence against women.Laura Segura from Womens Crisis Support Defensa de Mujeres
• We provide free obstetric fistula surgeries.Bree Neely from Worldwide Fistula Fund
• We trained 60 Emergency CERT Volunteers.Michael Williams from Fire Services Training Institute
• We run gang prevention programs in schools.C.J. Smith from Reach One Teach One, Inc.
• We helped provide safe shelter for orphans.Jan Hanson from 200 Orphanages Worldwide
• We taught 86 people yoga last week.Skye Kelly from Heal One World
• We helped 45 people with HIV tell their story.Carl Waldron from Seed of Hope Community Development
• We train Burmese students to become medics.Kristen Hoffman from Global Refuge International
• We gave medical care to children in El Salvador.Scott Elberger from Pediatricians for Central Americas Children
• We support poor students in India.Tuhin Maity from Padakshep
• We empower Haitian youth through education.Johann from Kay Nou
• We planted one million trees in Delaware Valley.Casey Combs from Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
• We help provide therapy for autistic kids.Holly Lytle from The ISAAC Foundation
• We funded a school in Haiti.Manuela Testolini from In a Perfect World
• We increase number of Ecuadorians in Higher Education.Carlos Guevara from Organizacion Juventud Ecuatoriana
• We trained 3,000 NGO workers in disaster response.Kay Hiramine from Humanitarian International Services Group
• We shipped over 600K care pkgs to U.S. troops.Carolyn Blashek from Operation Gratitude
• We helped more than 300 foster kids get adopted.Najlah Feanny Hicks from Heart Gallery of New Jersey
• We fed over 450 people last week.Cheryl Jackson from Minnies Food Pantry
• We give rural kids a place to shine!Lynne Hedrick from Lighthouse Childrens Theatre
• We found homes for over 1000 pets last year.Claudia McMullin from Friends of Animals Utah
• We supported a rural health project in Ecuador.Erin Lunde from The Minga Foundation
• We created 200,000 student recyclers.Mathew Jose from PAPERMAN
• We made deaf kids ready to face the world.Rick Piros from DeafRiders.org
• We provided health education for 25 scavengers.Rajesh Kannaa from Weaker Section Welfare Association
• We let thousands of young people vote!Carolyn Kreuger from Kids Voting Durham
• We opened 21 clinics across Africa.JP Bervoets from North Star Alliance
• We opened legislatures and governments for citizens.Sarah Schacht from Knowledge As Power
• We turned old shoes into scholarships for kids.Doran R Eichenberg from Sole aid Inc.
• We made the back of the box accessible!Byron Lee from Directions for Me
• We published 200 solution based stories in 2011.Audrey Watson from YES! Magazine
• We recycled over 500 car seats.LaVonne Ries from Kidseat Recyclers

• We raised 2.7 million euro for researchers.

  Cathy Seabaugh of A Sisters Hope
  We use Google Analytics to track website visits and help us determine changes needed to our marketing plan. Now we are trying Google AdWords to drive people to the website and to participate in our events!
  Netherlands and USADate posted: 3/14/2011

• We brought clean water to over 450,000 people.

  Kirk Schauer of Seeds of Hope International Partnerships
  We drilled clean water wells and installed life-saving water in homes throughout Zambia. We use Google Earth to show donors the communities being transformed by their generosity. We also use Google Calendar to keep track of projects.
  Ndola, ZambiaDate posted: 3/14/2011

• We’re changing the way conservation is done.

  Gina LaRocco of Defenders of Wildlife
  Google tools helped us create the Conservation Registry and helped us build an online resource for both sophisticated and casual users. We use Google Maps, Google Charts, and Google Analytics.
  OregonDate posted: 3/14/2011

• We taught Daniel Kids how to draw.

  Craig Erskine of Art League of Jacksonville
  Google has provided our organization with Google Apps and with Google Sketchup which we are creating a virtual art gallery for regional students and artists to showcase their work. We use Google Checkout to accept donations.
  Jacksonville FLDate posted: 3/14/2011

• We provided mapping to 80 nonprofits last year.

  Larry Orman of GreenInfo Network
  We’ve assisted 300 nonprofit client over the last 15 years and used Google tools to better help them understand and portray their place-based issues and opportunities. We frequently use Google Maps API and Google Earth.
  San Francisco, CADate posted: 3/15/2011

• We’re helping people with MS live better lives.

  Kathleen Wilson of MSWorld, Inc.
  Since 1996, we have provided current information and support to help people living with multiple sclerosis from their homes. An all volunteer, patient organization, we are uniquely qualified to help each other. Donations of Google AdWords are amazing.
  EarthDate posted: 3/17/2011

• We make learning better for students.

  Lori Gracey of Texas Computer Education Association
  We use Gmail for our board of directors and our staff. We use Google Spreadsheets to share great educational apps for iPads/iPod touch with thousands of teachers.
  Austin, TXDate posted: 3/17/2011

• We provide awareness and support for male breast cancer.

  Vicki Wolf of HIS Breast Cancer Awareness
  We are founded by a Male Breast Cancer survivor and his sister. Together, we spread awareness and support for MEN with Breast Cancer. We use Google Spreadsheets, Blogger, Gmail, AdSense, YouTube, Search & More to assist our mission.
  New YorkDate posted: 3/17/2011

• We build leaders to end violence against women.

  Laura Segura of Womens Crisis Support Defensa de Mujeres
  We build leaders, by focusing on people of color, within our organization. Through their new energy, Google savviness, new and fresh ideas, we are building the next generation of leaders who can help end violence against women and girls.
  Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro ValleyDate posted: 3/17/2011

• We provide free obstetric fistula surgeries.

  Bree Neely of Worldwide Fistula Fund
  We keep our global organization on track and connected with our supporters using Google applications for e-mail, documents and analytics.
  St. Louis, MO and Denver, CODate posted: 3/17/2011

• We trained 60 Emergency CERT Volunteers.

  Michael Williams of Fire Services Training Institute
  We train local community residents in Disaster Preparedness. The first response is a local response.
  Santa Ynez, CaliforniaDate posted: 3/17/2011

• We run gang prevention programs in schools.

  C.J. Smith of Reach One Teach One, Inc.
  We implement and run mentoring programs in middle and high schools that diffuse, minimize and ultimately eliminate gang violence. We were able to use Google calendar, mail and docs to assist us with organization and efficiency in operations.
  San Diego, CADate posted: 3/17/2011

• We helped provide safe shelter for orphans.

  Jan Hanson of 200 Orphanages Worldwide
  We use Google Analytics and found many of those who find us use ’donate to orphans’ in their search. This information prompted us to update our keywords and redo our homepage to focus more on donating to one of our projects.
  Sartell, MinnesotaDate posted: 3/17/2011

• We taught 86 people yoga last week.

  Skye Kelly of Heal One World
  We hold classes in yoga, nutrition, exercise & give non-invasive health guidance to people who cannot afford it in Mid- City LA.We use google calendar for events, AdWords to generate donors, Youtube to spread of message, groups to organize.
  Los AngelesDate posted: 3/18/2011

• We helped 45 people with HIV tell their story.

  Carl Waldron of Seed of Hope Community Development
  Our organization uses Google for quick and easy email administration, and we are learning about AdWords and other tools.
  Amanzimtoti, South AfricaDate posted: 3/18/2011

• We train Burmese students to become medics.

  Kristen Hoffman of Global Refuge International
  We trained Burmese students to become medics thus bringing quality sustainable medical care to villages around Burma. We used goggle spreadsheets and google calendar to help us coordinated the doctors and nurses who trained them.
  Florida Colorado Uganda BurmaDate posted: 3/18/2011

• We gave medical care to children in El Salvador.

  Scott Elberger of Pediatricians for Central Americas Children
  We use Google Documents to keep track of supplies, to circulate our itnerary and to catalog potential grants. We use Google Adwords to generate donations. We use Google Scholar to research health issues we encounter.
  New YorkDate posted: 3/18/2011

• We support poor students in India.

  Tuhin Maity of Padakshep
  Our non-profit is heavily dependent on Google.Google Grants has helped us driving the traffic from all over the world. We use Google Apps for education to organize our internal database, Google Checkout to collect donation online for free.
  Salt Lake City, USADate posted: 3/18/2011

• We empower Haitian youth through education.

  Johann of Kay Nou
  Provide marginalized youth in Haiti with meals twice a day as well as educational programs. Google voice, Gmail, translate, docs all help facilitate communication & tracking
  Laurel MD and HaitiDate posted: 3/18/2011

• We planted one million trees in Delaware Valley.

  Casey Combs of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
  We used Google Maps to list volunteer tree planting events all over the region. This helped recruit volunteers to come to plantings in their neighborhoods. We are upping our numbers to plant One Million Trees!
  Philadelphia, PADate posted: 3/18/2011

• We help provide therapy for autistic kids.

  Holly Lytle of The ISAAC Foundation
  We provide therapy grants to children with autism who are under-insured or un-insured. These children would not receive these critical interventions without the support of The ISAAC Foundation.
  Spokane, WashingtonDate posted: 3/18/2011

• We funded a school in Haiti.

  Manuela Testolini of In a Perfect World
  We use Google Spreadsheets to organize our projects & to keep track of our progress. We also use Gmail & its chat feature to keep in touch with our partners in Haiti.
  Los Angeles, CADate posted: 3/18/2011

• We increase number of Ecuadorians in Higher Education.

  Carlos Guevara of Organizacion Juventud Ecuatoriana
  Google Apps has been a fundamental piece to organize the organization’s infrastructure. We use the whole suite of Google Apps for Education: Calendar, Email, Forms, Docs, etc. to helps our members to keep productive and connected.
  New York TriState AreaDate posted: 3/18/2011

• We trained 3,000 NGO workers in disaster response.

  Kay Hiramine of Humanitarian International Services Group
  We have trained 3000 NGO workers in disaster response in 15 nations last year! We utilize Google Earth as a critical tool.
  Palmer Lake, Colorado USADate posted: 3/18/2011

• We shipped over 600K care pkgs to U.S. troops.

  Carolyn Blashek of Operation Gratitude
  We support deployed troops with care packages filled with love and thanks from home. We use gmail to communicate with the troops, their families & sponsors/volunteers who want to join our effort. Google AdWords helps us generate donations.
  Los Angeles CA, USADate posted: 3/18/2011

• We helped more than 300 foster kids get adopted.

  Najlah Feanny Hicks of Heart Gallery of New Jersey
  We used Google Docs to share project plans, events and gallery exhibits.
  New JerseyDate posted: 3/19/2011

• We fed over 450 people last week.

  Cheryl Jackson of Minnies Food Pantry
  We feed thousands of people in a place that people didn’t think hunger existed. We roll out the red carpet, play music & give them healthy meals for their families. We give kids their own bag to make them feel special. It’s an experience!
  Plano TexasDate posted: 3/19/2011

• We give rural kids a place to shine!

  Lynne Hedrick of Lighthouse Childrens Theatre
  Kids 3-17 in culturally and economically impoverished small rural community build self-confidence and receive opportunities to shine their lights on stage after learning tools and techniques through all-volunteer taught theater classes.
  El Dorado Springs, MODate posted: 3/19/2011

• We found homes for over 1000 pets last year.

  Claudia McMullin of Friends of Animals Utah
  We are just starting to investigate the tools available to us to aid us in our mission.
  Park City, UTDate posted: 3/19/2011

• We supported a rural health project in Ecuador.

  Erin Lunde of The Minga Foundation
  We use Google Docs to share key project information and reports with board members and partners. Using track-changes with Google Docs we are able to involve multiple stakeholders in the creation of contracts, project plans and budgets.
  USADate posted: 3/19/2011

• We created 200,000 student recyclers.

  Mathew Jose of PAPERMAN
  We create a sppirit of recycling in schools across India, We promote the concept of paperman (ragpicker) as the most eco-friendly person as he creates a measurable impact through the process of recycling.
  Chennai, IndiaDate posted: 3/20/2011

• We made deaf kids ready to face the world.

  Rick Piros of DeafRiders.org
  We used Youtube to show their happiness to our donors to see that we’re actually spending their money on the kids themselves. We use Google Docs to share our ideas how to improve the lives of Deaf Kids!
  Costa Mesa, CADate posted: 3/20/2011

• We provided health education for 25 scavengers.

  Rajesh Kannaa of Weaker Section Welfare Association
  This project will help untouchable families to prevent disease transmission by providing training in hygiene and health care to 25 women earning bare subsistence cleaning toilets and raw sewage.
  tamil nadu IndiaDate posted: 3/21/2011

• We let thousands of young people vote!

  Carolyn Kreuger of Kids Voting Durham
  We use Google AdWords to help direct interested people to our program and be able to get engaged in our work and the Duhram community.
  Durham, NCDate posted: 3/21/2011

• We opened 21 clinics across Africa.

  JP Bervoets of North Star Alliance
  North Star Alliance uses Google Docs to keep our offices in Kenya, South Africa, the Netherlands, the Gambia, and New York connected 24 hours a day! We also use Google Earth to track the development of our clinical network!
  EarthDate posted: 3/21/2011

• We opened legislatures and governments for citizens.

  Sarah Schacht of Knowledge As Power
  We use Google Docs to run our conference and open gov information--including Google forms. We use Google Sites for government collaboration & YouTube to share our message. In updating our legislation tracking tool, we use Google Spreadsheets.
  Seattle, WashingtonDate posted: 3/21/2011

• We turned old shoes into scholarships for kids.

  Doran R Eichenberg of Sole aid Inc.
  We receive donations of shoes shipped to us and transform them into scholarship money for children in need of hope for a future. We ustilize Google Apps to make it all happen at home and Android keeps us effective and efficient on the go!
  Holland MI, USADate posted: 3/21/2011

• We made the back of the box accessible!

  Byron Lee of Directions for Me
  We have built a website that allows the blind and visually impaired to read directions and other information found on packaging without sighted assistance. We use Google to find news articles & blogs about our organization and to build PR.
  Crystal LakeDate posted: 3/21/2011

• We published 200 solution based stories in 2011.

  Audrey Watson of YES! Magazine
  We use Google Analytics to track what stories are most effective, we use Google Spreadsheets to track changes needed and we use Google Adwords to help generate donations.
  Bainbridge Island, WADate posted: 3/21/2011

• We recycled over 500 car seats.

  LaVonne Ries of Kidseat Recyclers
  We have reduced tonnes of plastic from entering the landfill in our community. We are going to stat using Google Spreadsheets to track the number of car seats that we dropped off at our plastic recycler.
  Calgary, AB CanadaDate posted: 3/22/2011

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