Forests for the Earth and How to Create a Fund
Learn how to create a Bright Funds Fund in this easy walk through (and donate to help the world’s forests!)
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Reflecting on Juneteenth
Today, June 19th, 2020, is Juneteenth. A day of reflection to celebrate and honor formerly enslaved people. Juneteenth is considered the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of of the end of slavery in the United States. This year feels different. The spread of the coronavirus has shone a spotlight on the embedded systemic injustices within our …
COVID-19: How to support nonprofits
Last updated: July 29, 2020 The COVID-19 outbreak has had an immediate impact on us all, with longer term repercussions still remaining to be seen. Now more than ever, nonprofits need the continued support of individuals, employers, and communities. Bright Funds partners with companies to provide a secure, global technology platform that supports employee giving, …
Fund Update: Set Goals and Get Others Involved
Introducing goal-setting and other new features on our Funds feature.
Northern California Wildfires
Reaching across the water and into the city, the haze from the Northern California fires made its presence known. Damaging and burning at least 70,000+ acres overnight, various fires burned across eight counties: Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, Yuba, Nevada, Calaveras and Butte. Thousands have had to evacuate their homes, abandon their businesses, and seek shelter …
Hurricane Irma
As those affected by Hurricane Harvey begin to rebuild, another storm is making its way across the Caribbean and the Southeaster United States. Hurricane Irma, a classified Category 5 at the time of this posting, has emerged and is poised to cause a lot of damage and loss in its path. American National Red Cross …
Hurricane Harvey Update
Since Hurricane Harvey touched ground on August 28, many people across the country and around the world have rallied to donate or establish a physical presence to help those in need. Organizations such as All Hands Volunteers and Save the Children have used their presence to provide aid to those affected with emergency supplies, food, …
New Power & Charitable Giving
We all see a shift in the world. There’s increasing political protest, more distrust in government and companies, and startups disrupting traditional institutions and ways of business. But this shift has not occurred without some resistance. This is a good ole fashioned battle of old vs. new power.