Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Q&A for Members

  • What is ConnectAID ?

    ConnectAID is the first combined international social network and service provider for nonprofits, dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals as set out by the international community. Developed by specialists in humanitarian and development aid, 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.

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  • What is ConnectAID offering ?
    • ConnectAID is the first international social network that connects people to concrete social, humanitarian and development aid to exclusively assist grassroots organizations operating in remote corners of the world.
    • ConnectAID is a genuinely “social” platform where members become actors of international aid, therefore contributing to ending poverty, protecting our planet and supporting the most vulnerable populations affected by the COVID-19 crisis and its disastrous consequences
    • As an innovative social network and giving platform, we aim to make the process of donating to our NGO Members completly direct. All funds go directly to nonprofits. This way, you can sustainably support a nonprofit in all transparency, respond to a humanitarian crisis quickly, and directly impact populations in need.
    • ConnectAID allows its members to witness and become part of the change by giving them access to live updates from local development projects, news, as well as career and volunteer opportunities.
    • Through our pool of consultants, we offer international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and nonprofit associations the tools they need to communicate and inform an involved audience about the realities on the ground, in particular during and after the COVID-19 crisis. Nonprofits can therefore focus entirely on their concrete, measurable “field” activities, rather than on time-consuming and often expensive fundraising efforts.
  • Why an International Solidarity Network?

    Integrating digital technology into the philanthropic chain creates a new type of engagement between donors and nonprofit organizations. Our free social network is entirerly dedicated to international solidarity and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. On our giving platform, ConnectAID responds to most people's demands, who have all too often lost trust in the nonprofit sector and who want to know where exactly their donations goes when they donate. 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.

  • How to register on ConnectAID?
    • In a few clicks, you can create your profile for free and access the social network: meet people who share the same values, explore ongoing projects and find out about their progress, discover news, find career and volunteer opportunities and more.
    • If you wish to, you can support the sustainable development project(s) of your choice and follow in real time the impact of your donations, accessible under Find YOUR Cause on this site.
      You are welcome to invite your connections to support sustainable development and also become agents of change.
    • The platform is now in its Beta phase, with many potential additional possibilities and interactions in the futures. As a Member, we will keep you updated about your network.

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  • How can I directly support a sustainable development project?

    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. 

  • How can I contribute to your work and donate to ConnectAID

    Your contributions are necessary to our actions and impact. Thank you for your kind donation! 

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  • How is ConnectAID funded?

    ConnectAID is entirely self funded by its Founder, with pro-bono work from a passionate team, Strategic Committee Members and Ambassadors. 

  • Which nonprofits and projects are eligible to join ConnectAID as Members?

    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.

  • Which domains of intervention do the projects cover?

    All around the world, ConnectAID covers a wide range of humanitarian and development aid projects related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the international community.

    These 17 objectives form the core of the 2030 Agenda and address all major development priorities:

    • Goal 1: End Poverty
    • Goal 2: Zero hunger
    • Goal 3: Good Health And Well-Being
    • Goal 4: Quality Education
    • Goal 5: Gender Equality
    • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
    • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
    • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    • Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
    • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
    • Goal 13: Climat Action
    • Goal 14: Life Below Water
    • Goal 15: Life On Land
    • Goal 16: Peace, Justice ans Strong Institutions
    • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Q&A for Nonprofits

We are more than a platform; we are your partners

  • What does ConnectAID offer?

    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.

  • Why a new communication tool?

    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.

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  • Are there  registration fees to become an nonprofit Member?

    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. We also provide communication services on a consultancy base.

  • Who can become a Member?

    NGOs, international organizations, nonprofit associations and foundations responding to our selection criteria are invited to contact us to apply for a Membership. ConnectAID will review the projects and legal documents of each structure on a regular basis to validate partnerships. An annual Membership fee will be required.

  • What are the eligibility criteria for nonprofits to join ConnectAID as Members?

    Our social network gives donors more confidence in their philanthropy. In order to receive funding through the platform:

    • Projects must be carried out by nonprofit organizations recognized as “of general interest”, therefore able to issue tax receipts to donors (NGOs, associations, federations, etc.).
    • Projects must be on-going, and directly benefiting local populations. Projects must also demonstrate positive, measurable and sustainable impacts for their beneficiaries and their communities.
    • The nonprofit must be legally incorporated in one of the countries authorized by European payment service providers (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia Preview, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Brazil and Romania). The organization’s sustainable development projects however, can be carried out in any part of the world.
    • Organizations must have at least three professional staff or full time volunteers working for them.
    • All missions and projects must respond to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the international community.
    • All nonprofits and projects must be validated by ConnectAID.
    • Annual Membership fee: 290 euros.

     

  • Which domains of intervention do the projects cover?

    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.

    • Goal 1: End Poverty
    • Goal 2: Zero hunger
    • Goal 3: Good Health And Well-Being
    • Goal 4: Quality Education
    • Goal 5: Gender Equality
    • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
    • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
    • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    • Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
    • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
    • Goal 13: Climat Action
    • Goal 14: Life Below Water
    • Goal 15: Life On Land
    • Goal 16: Peace, Justice ans Strong Institutions
    • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

  • What are the different options and categories of nonprofit projects on the platform?

    Beyond your registration as a nonprofit, ConnectAID offers various categories of optional services to promote your projects:

    • Option to promote your project page: Independent Projects
      This option will give you the possibility to create a full presentation page for your nonprofit as well as a complete public project page which donors will be able to search by SDGs and countries. This option will also allow you to create posts through which your donors can follow your actions on the ground. The bi-lingual content will be written by your organization in accordance with our guidelines. It will further be monitored and validated by our communication experts in order to respect homogeneity throughout the site. Ask us for a quote.
    • Option to outsource your communication related to your project: Certified Projects
      We can enhance the way that you communicate your mission and goals to your target audience by assisting with writing and creating your web pages on the platform. ConnectAID and its partners will coordinate and provide guidance, collecting your inputs from your field workers and therefore helping you to attract more individual and corporate donors.
    • Option to externalise your communication on all digital space - Digital Action

      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 quote
  • What additional services can be offered by ConnectAID?

    ConnectAID’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:

    • We can create and design your professional, personalized project page: ConnectAID assists you in telling your story in a clear and compelling way in order to attract more donors. Upon receiving background information about your project, we formulate your page content in both French and English and create a visually appealing design that can attract donors.

    • We can take care of your coordination and communication needs: Staff on the ground may not always have the right set of needed communication skills and often need guidance on how best to communicate with their donors. ConnectAID can act as a coordinator to provide guidance and coordinate your nonprofit’s communication needs.

    • We can take care of your social media: We can write for you and promote all your weekly social media outreach (ConnectAID, FB, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter). We can keep your community in the loop, with events, surveys, photos, videos, articles and more. We would create a whole team around you, and provide coaching for your external communication efforts. Together, we can be so much stronger.

    • We can provide professional videos, graphic design and web development services: Whether you need to create videos, design your logo, website, annual report, or brochure, ConnectAID’s professional designers can enhance the way that you communicate your mission and goals.

      Do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in our tailored communication services!

 

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