The famous philanthropist Abbé Pierre said: "The opposite of poverty is not wealth. The opposite of poverty is sharing."
To shape a new future, unleash the power of sharing, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we have created ConnectAID, the International Solidarity Network.
As a combined humanitarian social impact network and “giving” platform, ConnectAID is dedicated to the achievement of the SDGs connecting corporates and individuals to concrete humanitarian, environmental and development aid projects around the world. Our mission is to encourage solidarity differently, increase the impact of nonprofits organizations on the 17 SDGs and to inform you about what is happening on the ground.
ConnectAID is the first combined international social network and fundraising platform for nonprofits, dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals as set out by the international community. Developed by specialists in humanitarian and development aid and computer programming, our mission is to connect individuals, nonprofits, international organizations, specialized media, foundations and corporates to enable them to become actors of international aid, and agents of change.
Integrating digital technology into the philanthropic chain creates a new type of engagement between donors and nonprofit organizations. Launched shortly after the COVID-19 crisis, ConnectAID responds to most donors’ demands, who have all too often lost trust in the nonprofit sector and who want to know where exactly their money goes when they donate. On the network, partner organizations communicate exclusively concerning their sustainable projects and their progress. This way, the focus is no longer on a particular organization itself but rather on the on-going projects, their concrete actions, and the impact of donors’ support on real people’s lives.
Donations are of course not mandatory, especially if you can’t afford to give. Sharing a link to your connections is actually also a form of solidarity, and we are very grateful for your help.
In choosing to donate to a project's cause that you are passionate about, you develop a sense of ownership and a deeper connection to the project and the communities that they impact. You have a wide range of selection, by country or by Sustainable Development Goal. On behalf of our nonprofit partner who will receive directly 100% of your donation, we would like to thank you for your generosity.
The fund transfers between donors and nonprofit organizations are secure and reliable. The collection of funds on behalf of third parties goes through the international payment service providers selected by our nonprofit partners. The funds do not go through ConnectAID at all. Bank details from the nonprofits are encrypted and secure. Nonprofits collect their donations directly from their financial institutions, which are subject to European regulations relating to the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. Moreover, you can see on your newsfeed the impact of your contributions on your selected projects, ensuring you that funds are well used.
Yes, ConnectAID guarantees the confidentiality of personal data, which is securely stored in accordance with European data protection regulations. Moreover, we do not have access to your bank details.
See our Data Protection Policy for more information.
ConnectAID was entirely self funded by its Founders, with pro-bono work from a passionate team, Strategic Committee Members and Ambassadors. In order to sustain its mission, ConnectAID offers services to nonprofits who wish to concentrate on their field work instead of on fundraising and communication, which in normal time can cost them up to half of what they raise.
Yes, donations made to nonprofit partners can be eligible for tax deduction. However, the tax process depends on the legislation in force in the Donor's country of residence as well as that of the beneficiary nonprofit. Information on the countries of residence in which contributors can be tax-exempt is available on top of each project page. The nonprofit is fully responsible for sending relevant tax receipts to the Donor, usually at the end of the year.
Legally registered nonprofits (non-governmental organizations [NGOs], international organizations, associations, or foundations) who are able to issue tax receipts in Europe and/or the United States/Canada and whose actions benefit populations in need can request a partnership. Organizations must be able to show a track record of project implementation and be able to pass through a due diligence process. ConnectAID reviews documentation for every organization in order to validate the partnership.
All nonprofits with ongoing projects anywhere in the world which contribute to at least one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals are eligible to apply for a partnership, with the exception of projects that fund political parties, ideological movements, religions or sects; or projects with intentions or outcomes that are racist, violent, or defamatory, or which incite violence, discrimination, or hate.
A due diligence process is in place to select our partners, with meaningful nonprofit projects from grassroots organizations throughout the world. Our next round of application will be held in November.
Our observation is that there are millions of nonprofits around the world. Most struggle to finance their work, spending huge amounts of money trying to raise funds. The COVID-19 crisis makes it even harder for nonprofits to raise sufficient funds to keep up their more than ever necessary work on the ground.
On the other hand, many individuals and companies would like to donate but do not know where to do so. According to recent studies, about 3 out of 5 donors would like to give more, and 4 out of 5 say that knowing where their money goes and understanding their impact would encourage them to give more.
ConnectAID, a purpose-driven social network, offers a new approach to international solidarity. NGOs and partner associations only communicate on the platform concerning their projects, their progress and impacts. The idea is to reassure donors who have all too often lost faith, and to involve them as actors in achieving sustainable development. We offer our members a greater sense of meaning through more information sharing and more visibility of the impact of their generosity. We do this through a social network based on virality, therefore encouraging a snowball effect.
Our goal is to increase humanitarian and social impact on the ground and to work together to reach the Sustainable Development Goals. Through the International Solidarity Network, organizations receiving donations have access to a new communication tool that responds to their needs while exclusively targeting an involved audience. This way, they can inform members in real time about progress and changing realities on the ground, while raising the funds they need to guarantee the sustainability of their actions. As an additional option, ConnectAID also offers tailored guidance and multilingual communication services, allowing nonprofits to focus solely on their field work.
ConnectAID is the only viral donation network exclusively assisting nonprofits that does not take any commission at all. Unlike most crowdfunding platforms, ConnectAID does not operate on an “all-or-nothing” principle. All amounts collected on the platform go to the project holders. Moreover, together, as partners, we look for sponsors, donors, ambassadors and volunteers to support your work.
Remember that we are more than just a new platform; we are your partner. To ensure of your involvement in the platform and to cover for some of our administrative costs and selection process, we ask our partners for a small registration fee. Registration fees (which depepend on the option you chose) will only be charged if your partnership application is successful, after which you will obtain access to a dedicated space and begin to attract a new audience, including donors both individuals or from the private sector.
For any nonprofit, fundraising has a cost. Nonprofits are well aware of this fact. Statistics show that up to half of the sums collected by a nonprofit through fundraising goes back into fundraising efforts. ConnectAID aspires not only to channel donations directly to projects that really need them, but to leverage and pool this collection process while also significantly reducing the costs needed to do so.
For small organizations, the platform can replace the need for an expensive website and even for communication and/or fundraising staff. The network also allows organizations to post job or volunteer opportunities and may serve as a headhunting platform for large organizations looking for smaller ones to implement projects.
NGOs, international organizations, nonprofit associations and foundations responding to our selection criteria are invited to contact us to apply for a partnership. ConnectAID will review the projects and legal documents of each structure on a regular basis to validate partnerships.
If you wish to become a partner, please check your eligibility below and contact us. We'll be happy to have you onboard!
Our social network gives donors more confidence in their philanthropy. In order to receive funding through the platform:
Please respond to our questionnaire to see if you are eligible to apply.
Today more than ever necessary with the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the most vulnerable populations, our platform addresses the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the international community. These objectives form the core of the 2030 Agenda and cover all development issues. The projects selected by ConnectAID to receive funding through the platform must focus on one or more of these goals. A nonprofit can have several projects listed on the platform. Each project is linked to one or more goals, which facilitates the search and selection process by donors.
Beyond your registration as a nonprofit, ConnectAID offers various categories of optional services to promote your projects:
With our extended Ambassador program, we can take care of your social media for you. From copywriting to audience growth, we’ll take care of the details while staying true to your organisation.
Do not hesitate to ask us for a quoteConnectAID’s team of professional communication experts and designers offer a variety of optional communication services to nonprofits wishing to improve their visibility and to raise more funds:
Our purpose is to make your life easy and help you save time and money so that you can concentrate on your mission.
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