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New List of Top-Rated Novato Nonprofits

Patch readers can use the list to discover top-rated nonprofits to give, volunteer or seek an internship.

Interested in volunteering, giving or interning with a great local charity? GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated nonprofits in Novato, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top-rated nonprofits to give or work with on issues they care about.

Typing in Novato with a five-mile search radius yields a list that includes Homeward Bound of Marin, the Okizu Foundation, the Pregnancy Resource Center of Marin, the Susan G. Sheridan Memorial Garden Foundation, the Marin Humane Society, the Novato Human Needs Center and many more.

“Local giving and volunteering has exploded in recent years,” says Perla Ni, the CEO of GreatNonprofits, which published the list.

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GreatNonprofits is the leading site for nonprofit reviews by volunteers, donors, and clients alike. “Like Shop local, eat local, people now want to get involved with local nonprofits. People are increasingly interested in making meaningful connections in their own neighborhoods and communities.

The full list of top-rated nonprofits around Novato, which users can explore by issue and average rating, is available here. The list of 25 top-rated nonprofits in the Novato area offers a wide variety of organizations.

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If your favorite nonprofit isn’t on the list, you can help add to this community resource and help others discover great local nonprofits by writing and posting a review on GreatNonprofits.org.  Not only does this provide useful feedback for organizations, which they can use for self-assessment and improvement, but it serves as compelling evidence about their work, which they can show to donors.

It is also a great way to find out about volunteer, internship, and job opportunities at local nonprofits.

“It’s so rewarding for people to discover on-the-ground, maybe lesser-known nonprofits doing great work in their own communities,” said Ni. “Getting involved, volunteering or interning with local nonprofits can be a terrific experience, because nonprofits need and appreciate the help. You can get substantive responsibilities and hone real-world skills. And you'll be able to make a difference and see it in your own community!"

The website provides a full list more than 1 million nonprofits, which users can explore using zip code, issue and rating filters.

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