If you'd like to make a donation to a nonprofit organization in honor of my birthday, these are 5 organizations that I've picked for my birthday that would be great to support. I wish I could pick 50 organizations, there are certainly 50 climate nonprofits that are worth giving to but that would be a bit much to select from here.
The Green Workforce Collaborative cultivates a vibrant, sustainable, and accessible green workforce in Texas by developing green jobs and offering support, resources, and networking. Their mission is to close workforce gaps in environmental conservation, clean energy, and sustainability—focusing on equity and access for underrepresented and economically disadvantaged communities.
Citizens' Climate Lobby is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that empowers volunteers to advocate for national policies addressing climate change, mainly by building relationships with elected officials and the public to advance solutions like carbon pricing, educate communities, and promote bipartisan support for meaningful climate action.
Environment Texas is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting Texas’ natural world. They advocate for policies and actions on clean water, wildlife, forests, clean energy, and climate solutions to ensure a greener, healthier Texas for current and future generations.
Giving Green researches and recommends high-impact climate nonprofits and strategies to help donors maximize their environmental impact. They focus on systems change, support innovative and underfunded areas, and offer guidance for individuals, businesses, and investors to drive meaningful action on climate change.
The Climate Reality Project recruits, trains, and mobilizes people globally to drive climate solutions, focusing on transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy. Through branches and a 3.8 million-strong network, it works to reduce emissions, finance a just transition, and foster cooperation.