Frequently Asked Questions

General

What is GlobalGiving?

Through its website, GlobalGiving.com connects individual and institutional donors directly to social, environmental, and economic development projects.
Potential donors can browse and select from a wide offering of projects, organized by geography or by themes such as health care, the environment, and education. GlobalGiving promotes these projects through a number of channels, including media outreach, corporate and employee giving programs, and direct consumer marketing partnerships.

I need financial assistance, can you help me?

No. Unlike a traditional foundation, GlobalGiving does not directly offer grants or support.

My project needs materials; can you donate items (computers, school supplies, etc.)?

How do I post a project on GlobalGiving?

Click here to view basic eligibility requirements for listing a project on our site.

Is there a fee for posting a project on GlobalGiving?

No. GlobalGiving takes a 15% fee from each donation to cover the costs of aggregating and vetting projects and presenting them on the website. There is also an additional fee of 2.75% that covers the cost of processing credit card transactions and transferring funds overseas. Donations received via check or wire will not be charged a processing fee. Our fee is one of the lowest available in international philanthropy.

How long does it take to post a project?

After you have contacted your referral source, they must submit a referral form. Once the form is submitted, you will be notified immediately and asked to submit your Due Diligence paperwork. Once it is approved (1-2 weeks later), you are ready to post your project!

I completed the Expression of Interest Form, now what?

After you submit the form, GlobalGiving will contact you about the next Open Access Challenge. Challenges are scheduled two times per year, so you may have to wait a while before you are able to participate. In the meantime, you can prepare your Due Diligence. Having this ready in advance will fast-track you through the application process. Please see Due Diligence requirements here.

Can I post more than one project at a time?

Yes! Once your due diligence has been approved, you can post as many projects as you like, provided you are willing to write updates for each one at least four times a year.

Can GlobalGiving remove my project once it has been posted?

Yes, projects can be removed from GlobalGiving’s site if they do not comply with GlobalGiving’s reporting requirements, which is to provide an update every 3 months. Those organizations that do not comply with this will be first warned and subsequently removed from the site.

Once I have posted a project how do I receive the donations? When?

During the Due Diligence process Project Leaders are asked to complete a Disbursement Form, which requests bank information. Money transfers are made to the bank account of the organization monthly, provided at least $250 in donations have been received.
Along with the money transfer, Project Leaders receive a Disbursement Report.