CAF America

One of the most challenging aspects of disasters and humanitarian crises is the need to act quickly with limited information. CAF America has the ability to grant funds to validated charities, getting the organizations the funds they need right when they need them. Join our list to receive a disaster response-focused newsletter and update emails when we’re responding to an active crisis. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/e9WTMBv4

In 2024, CAF America achieved remarkable milestones, distributing over 10,000 grants to over 3,900 grantees across 108 countries. We look forward to fostering new and ongoing collaboration with our grantees, donors, and network partners in the new year!

Happy New Year from CAF America! We are filled with gratitude for our incredible partnerships that made 2024 so impactful. Together we’ve supported life-changing initiatives, empowered communities around the world, and made progress towards a better future for all. We’re eager to see what we can achieve together in 2025!

Nepal faces incredible challenges as one of the world’s most disaster prone countries, with events such as earthquakes, landslides, and weather storms contributing an estimated $218 million in economic losses each year. Monsoon-induced floods displaced 10,000 families and claimed 250 lives, further highlighting the need for both immediate relief and long-term resilience programs. CAF America’s network partners, the Community Development & Environment Conservation Forum(CDECF) Nepal and Bagmati Welfare Society Nepal, have stepped up to provide critical aid, including food, clothing, transitional housing, livelihood recovery, and disaster risk reduction training. Now more than ever, communities in Nepal need support from donors, development partners, and government agencies to recover and rebuild. Together we can rebuild lives and strengthen Nepal’s resilience. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRfPPpTq

On December 27, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs announced an extension of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) eligibility certificates pending renewal to March 31, 2025. Read more about what this means for donors and our Indian grantee partners in our updated news alert: https://lnkd.in/e_VEgcn3

CAF America is hiring! We are currently seeking to fill a new role: Assistant Director, Corporate Donor Services. The Assistant Director of Corporate Donor Services manages associates and officers who manage their own portfolio of corporate clients. The Assistant Director also provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the team to develop skills in relationship management and facilitating corporate philanthropy grantmaking programs. Learn more about this open role and apply today! https://lnkd.in/gA72xbhJ #ApplyNow #Hiring #Philanthropy #Management #Nonprofit

For nonprofits, this holiday season offers a unique opportunity to deepen relationships with supporters, highlight your mission, and inspire positive change. By understanding what drives holiday giving, you can create meaningful connections that last far beyond the season. Learn how to make the best of this holiday season – discover more insights in our latest blogs: https://lnkd.in/eRVENzJD

Congratulations to CAF America’s Employee of the Quarter, Andrew Kopca, PMP ! Andrew is responsible for CAF America’s external facing programs and product strategy development. Most recently, Andrew played a vital role in the launch of our Global Relief Navigator, bringing a years-long vision to life. With his leadership and innovative strategies, we have been able to grow our impact in disaster philanthropy and uplift local organizations responding to less publicized emergencies. Thank you, Andrew! Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition!

With just one week until the deadline for FCRA certificate renewal, CAF America is committed to support our partners by ensuring all grants to India are in compliance with funding laws. Read about FCRA regulations and what it means for giving in India: https://lnkd.in/gznjz9G3

Last week, I had the privilege of attending a gathering of the CAF International Network of partners. It was wonderful to connect in person with our CAF International Network colleagues, old and new, in beautiful, sunny Buenos Aires. We had inspiring discussions on ways we can collaborate more to increase the good we're doing in the world, both as a collective network and bilaterally amongst the different organizations. We are excited to continue growing and strengthening our network and fostering meaningful partnerships to advocate for a culture of global philanthropy. Thank you to Marijana Sevic and Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) for organizing this event and thank you to all our partners, Red Argentina para la Cooperación Internacional (RACI), IDIS - Instituto para o Desenvolvimento do Investimento Social, BCause Foundation, Kenya Community Development Foundation, Indonesia Philanthropy Association, @ghana philanthropy forum, and Southern Africa Philanthropy Foundation, for your commitment to international philanthropy and making a fair and sustainable future for all.