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What is a microproject?
A microproject is a one-time fundraising effort to help achieve a specific activity or outcome. microprojects can either benefit specific people or an
activity with a reasonably small amount of funding. A microproject is posted for 90 days and is limited to a budget of $250 to $10,000. Specifically, these
microprojects support youth (ages 13-25) in their quest to obtain the tools and resources they need to find a job, continue their education and training,
or start a business or social venture.
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What is a parent project?
A parent project is a general project to which microprojects are connected. Parent projects will collect any recurring fees originally intended for a
microproject after the microproject is fully funded. This ensures your recurring donation is still received by the organization. Parent projects do not
have the same funding restrictions as microprojects and act just as other projects listed on GlobalGiving.org. They are required to post progress reports
every three months to keep donors up to date on the progress of the project.
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How were organizations selected for Give for Youth?
For launch, nonprofit organizations were selected by Microsoft and GlobalGiving due to a pre-existing existing relationship, youth focus and programming
related to youth employment, education and entrepreneurship. All organizations and projects were vetted through GlobalGiving's due diligence process.
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How can I nominate an organization to be included in Give for Youth?
In the coming months, we intend to expand to additional organizations with similar youth focus and commitment. If there is an organization you would like
to nominate for Give for Youth, please submit a
referral form and we will reach out to the referred
organization when the timing is appropriate.
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What is GlobalGiving's due diligence process, and how do I know the project leader of a microproject is trustworthy?
GlobalGiving works with partners-established, reputable, nongovernmental organizations-and vets organizations to ensure they are high quality, well-run,
and satisfy IRS guidelines for international grantmaking, as well as the voluntary guidelines for anti-terrorism set forth in the USA PATRIOT Act. As part
of the vetting process, GlobalGiving requires detailed background information on each microproject organization's objectives, budgets, expected outcomes
once the microproject receives funding and organizational information such as financial statements for the organization.
In addition, organizations listed do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnicity,
ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or mental or physical disability or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
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How do I choose a microproject that is right for me?
On Give for Youth, you have access to information about microprojects around the globe. You can read about each microproject's needs, beneficiaries,
activities, accomplishments to date and future goals. You may search for something specific or browse by topic or region. See the full
list of microprojects.
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How does the money get to the microproject?
Every month, we compile all the funds a microproject has raised and send them to the organization by its choice of disbursement - check, wire transfer,
FXecute, or carrier pigeon (just kidding about that last one!). One more important thing to note: If a project run by an internationally-registered
organization has raised less than $250 in a month, we'll hold on to the funds until the organization has raised more than that amount before we disburse
the funds. It's less expensive for the receiving organization that way.
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What happens if a microproject receives more funding than it requests?
There may be some instances in which microprojects receive more funding than the project leaders requested. If so, GlobalGiving will ensure these excess
funds are still given to the microproject. If the microproject can absorb the additional funds, it will. If the microproject cannot absorb the additional
funds, the funds will be applied toward the corresponding parent project instead. Either way, the microproject will then be closed, as it has been fully
funded.
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What happens if a microproject receives only a small proportion of the funding it requests?
Occasionally, there will be microprojects that receive only a small percentage of their requested funding. If a microproject is pledged less than the
requested amount, GlobalGiving will either work with the project leader to see if the microproject can be partially implemented with the funds raised, if
the organization can supplement the funds raised with other organizational funds to fully realize the microproject's goals, or if the parent project can
absorb the funds in a way consistent with its stated purposes.
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How do I keep track of the progress of the microprojects?
Each donor is added to a mailing list specific to the microproject to which he/she has given. Whenever a project leader posts an update to that
microproject, each donor will automatically receive notification of that progress report. Donors will also receive corresponding parent project reports of
the microproject to which they have given. These parent project reports are sent at least four times a year.
In addition, every donor has a choice of becoming known to the project leader or remaining anonymous. For donors who choose to become known to the project
leader, the donor's contact information is provided to the project leader, so they may receive updates directly from the microproject. In addition, each
microproject includes the contact information of the project leader, which allows donors to establish a relationship with those running the microproject
and to follow its progress.
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How does GlobalGiving decide which project appears at the top of various browse and catalog pages?
The order in which microprojects appear on "Browse" and catalog pages is dynamic and changes every day. Give for Youth ranks microprojects according to how
close a microproject is to its goal, when the microproject was posted, and how frequently project updates are posted. This encourages project leaders to
promote their microprojects actively and keep their microproject and parent project information up to date, which helps increase the overall visibility of
their microprojects and helps them generate even more donations.
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Is my donation tax-deductible?
All donations are tax-deductible for donors in the United States, and all organizations on Give for Youth
have been pre-qualified for 501(c)3
equivalency status. The GlobalGiving Foundation's tax-exempt ID number is 30-0108263. GlobalGiving issues you a tax receipt immediately after making a
donation. Additionally, you can access a copy of
your complete donation history on Give for Youth at any time.
For information on tax deductibility for Canadian citizens and Australian citizens, click
here
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What are the methods of payment?
We try to be flexible, so we currently accept credit/debit cards, checks, PayPal, bank wire transfers, stock transfers and private equity shares options for US donors.
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Is there a minimum donation?
The minimum donation is $10.
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Can I donate goods to a microproject instead of money?
Unfortunately, GlobalGiving does not facilitate the donation of material goods; however, another organization called
Good360 specializes in product donations. We recommend contacting them if you have materials you would like to give.
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I just tried to make a donation and my credit card was rejected. Why?
In order for GlobalGiving to protect the donations made on our site, we have strong security measures in place to guard against fraudulent transactions.
Here are some common reasons that we might not have been able to process your donation:
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The billing address you entered does not match the billing address associated with your credit card.
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The security code entered does not match the one on your card.
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The expiration date entered has either passed or does not match what your bank has on record.
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Your bank has declined the charge.
Unfortunately, we are not able to reattempt a transaction once it has been declined. We encourage you to submit your donation again, double-checking that
your zip code, billing address, and credit card details are correct. If you continue to experience problems donating, please let us know, and we'd be happy
to help!
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Why are there multiple charges on my credit card when I only made one donation?
If you made a donation attempt and it was not successfully processed, your credit or debit account might show this transaction as a pending charge. Please
note that this is not an actual charge, and it should automatically fall off of your account within three to five business days. If you would like the hold
to be removed from your account prior to then, you may contact your bank directly to let them know the transaction did not go through. If the bank needs to
confirm that we will not settle this pending charge, we will happily speak with them on your behalf.
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Is there any way to keep track of my donations?
Yep! When you give through Give for Youth, we'll you ask to share a few pieces of information with us, like your name and email address, so we can create a
profile for you. This profile will allow you to keep track of your giving history and access project updates. Additionally, we'll send you a receipt for
every donation you make through Give for Youth.
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What if I'm not satisfied with my donation?
We want you to be wildly, over-the-moon happy with your donation. If you're not, let us know! Through
GlobalGiving Guaranteed, GlobalGiving promises donors complete satisfaction with every facet of the
donation process. If a donor isn't satisfied with her/his experience, GlobalGiving will provide money back in the form of a Gift Card that can be used to
support another project on Give for Youth.
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Does GlobalGiving charge a fee?
In order for us to sustainably pay for our operating costs, GlobalGiving has a 15% training and transaction fee.
It covers all costs associated with transactions on our websites, including Give for Youth, like credit card fees, bank transfer fees, and mobile giving
fees that our projects would otherwise pay for processing donations. It also covers other transaction costs like support issues for donations, and it helps
us maintain our website.
It also helps us provide many services to grassroots projects like training, marketing and social media; special opportunities like matching funds; and
access to employee donations and corporate partners.
Finally, GlobalGiving also provides a number of services to donors by identifying and vetting microprojects around the world, collecting reports from these
organizations, helping make international giving possible for donors outside the US, and allowing US donors to make tax-deductible donations to
international organizations.
If you'd like to learn more, please check out this blog post,
"Why 15% Makes Sense.".
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How do I donate by credit card, debit card, or PayPal?
To pay by credit/debit card or PayPal, click the big blue "Donate" button on any project page and enter your billing information accordingly through our
secure server.
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How do I donate by check?
Make checks payable to: The GlobalGiving Foundation. On the memo line, please write the microproject ID or Name as well as "Give for Youth." If
you would like to get email updates on the microproject, please also write your email address.
GlobalGiving accepts any check in US or Canadian dollars. Not in the US or Canada? No problem. GlobalGiving also accept checks in any currency for
donations equivalent to $100 USD or more. Click here to look up currency conversion rates.
Please mail the check to us at:
The GlobalGiving Foundation
Attn: Give for Youth
1023 15th Street, NW
12th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
USA
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How do I donate by wire transfer?
To make a donation via bank wire transfer, use the information below. For both domestic and international transfers, please indicate in the notes field (a)
that this is a donation to Give for Youth and (b) list the name of the microproject that you want to support.
US Electronic Transfers
To the account of:
The GlobalGiving Foundation
c/o TD Bank
1753 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009
Contact: Customer Service
Phone: 202-232-5784
Email: help@globalgiving.org
Routing number: 054001725
Account number: 3980455921
International Wires
SWIFT Code: NRTHUS33XXX
Address: TD BANKNORTH, N.A. ONE PORTLAND SQUARE, PORTLAND,ME 04112-9540
Routing number: 054001725
Account number: 3980455921
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How do I donate stock?
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How do I donate private equity shares or set up planned giving?
For more information about donating private equity shares or planned giving, please contact Ingrid Embree at
ingrid@globalgiving.org .
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How do I donate private equity shares or set up planned giving?
For more information about donating private equity shares or planned giving, please contact Ingrid Embree at
ingrid@globalgiving.org .
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How do I choose a microproject that is right for me?
Many people choose microprojects in places where they have traveled or where there is an issue important to them. Give for Youth allows you to browse
through a wide range of microprojects from around the world by country or in a variety of themes such as education, training, and economic development.
Go ahead, find your favorite project.
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What is the GlobalGiving Fund?
The GlobalGiving Fund provides support to projects and microprojects. Donations are used to provide incentives like matching funds and bonuses during
campaigns for existing and new projects and microprojects.
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How do I make a recurring donation?
We are so glad you'd like to make a recurring donation! Once you've added a microproject to your Giving Cart, you will see a column labeled "Frequency."
Underneath, you'll see a dropdown menu that says "One-time." Select this and change it to "Monthly," and complete your purchase as usual. If the
microproject is fully funded, any recurring donations will be rolled up to the parent project.
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How do I cancel my recurring donation?
If you need to cancel your monthly donations, simply login to Give for Youth and click "My profile" in the top right hand corner of the page. You will see
a row of several tabs, and click the one that says "Recurring Donations." You can then click "Stop/Cancel Recurring Donations" so that no more donations
will be processed on your card. You can recommence your recurring donations at anytime if you change your mind.
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How do I update the billing information on my recurring donation?
If you need to update your billing information, simply login to Give for Youth and click "My profile" in the top right hand corner of the page.
You will see a row of several tabs, and click the one that says "Recurring Donations." On the right hand side of the page, you'll see all of your billing
information. Click the button that says "Edit" underneath your credit card information, and you'll be able to enter your new billing details. Then, click
"Continue" to save your updates.
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How do I reset my password?
For security reasons, we are unable to access your password, but it's very easy for you to reset it yourself. Click the link in the top right-hand corner
of our site that says "Login." When you do, enter your email address and click "Forgot your password?" Our system will then send you an email with a link
that will allow you choose a new password for your account.
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I tried clicking the "Forgot your password?" button several times, but I haven't gotten an email yet. Why not?
Unfortunately, it normally takes several minutes for our system to generate a link and send it so you can reset your password. If you click the button
several times, it's still trying to generate new links for you. In this case, please be sure to use the most recent email we will have sent you, as the
other emails will no longer be valid.
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How do I find a record of the donations I've made?
To see your donation history, simply log into Give for Youth and click "My profile" in the top right hand corner of the page. You will see a row of several
tabs. Click the tab that says "Donation History." Here, you can view all the donations you've ever made through this account. It's important to note that
if you have ever used different email addresses to checkout, those donations will not be captured here. Instead you can find those transactions under their
respective email addresses.
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Where do I find my receipts?
To view your receipts, simply login to Give for Youth and click "My profile" in the top right hand corner of the page. You will see a row of several tabs.
Click the tab that says "Donation History." Here, you can view a list of all the donations you've ever made through this account. You can then find each
donation you've made and click the link that says, "View original receipt."
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Can I make my donation a gift?
Yes! Any microproject on Give for Youth can be turned into a gift easily - you can choose either to email your gift or a print-at-home PDF card.
Simply add a microproject to your Giving Cart and click the hyperlink that says "Make this donation a gift, in honor of, or in memory of someone." You can
then select whether you want to send the recipient an e-card or a print-at-home card with information on the microproject and a customized message from
you.
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What if I want the recipient of my gift to choose his or her own microproject?
You can send a
Give for Youth Gift Card in any amount, $10 and up, to a friend, family member, colleague
or any other special person. The recipient can use it to donate to a project or microproject of their choice on Give for Youth. Gift Cards can be sent by
email or can be printed at home from a PDF.
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How do I purchase a Gift Card?
To purchase and send a Gift Card, fill in your information on
this page and click "add to
cart". You'll be taken directly to checkout where you can complete your purchase via credit card or PayPal.
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How do I redeem a Gift Card?
The easiest way to redeem your Gift Card is to go to our
Gift Card redemption page which will walk
you through the process of entering your Gift Card code, selecting a project or microproject, and checking out.
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Do I need to redeem the entire Gift Card amount at once?
You can only redeem a portion of your Gift Card amount if the donation you're making is less than the amount on the Gift Card. The balance will be saved on
the card so that you can redeem it at another time.
You may not redeem a portion of the Gift Card if the amount in your Giving Cart meets or exceeds the amount on your Gift Card.
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Can I make a donation for more than the amount on my Gift Card?
Yes, you generous person you! If your donation exceeds the amount of your Gift Card by at least $10, you can pay for the balance using a credit card or
PayPal. If your donation is less than the amount of your Gift Card, the balance will be held on your card for the next time you donate through Give for
Youth.
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Can I use my Gift Card to buy another Gift Card?
Yes, you may use your Gift Card to buy another Gift Card.
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Can I use my Gift Card to buy a tribute card in honor of someone else?
Yes, you can use your Gift Card to buy a tribute card in honor of someone else.
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Can I use more than one Gift Card for one Giving Cart?
Yes. If you are using multiple Gift Cards, enter one code at a time and click the "Update" button after each entry. Each Card will now appear in your
Giving Cart.
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Is there a time limit to use my Gift Card or Gift Certificate?
Unless otherwise specified, Gift Cards are valid for one year from the day they were purchased. When the card expires, any remaining funds on the Card will
be donated to the
GlobalGiving Fund that will be used to provide matching funds and other grant incentives
for projects and microprojects on our site. Nothing of value is being held in trust for the benefit of the card holder.
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Does GlobalGiving Guaranteed apply to gifts?
Yes. The recipient of a Gift Card can take advantage of the Guarantee, but not the person who originally purchased the card. In the case of a gift made "in
honor of" someone else, the donor can take advantage of the Guarantee.
Learn more about GlobalGiving Guaranteed.
