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BLOG: New List of Top-Rated San Juan Capistrano Nonprofits

GreatNonprofits.org released today its first list of top-rated nonprofits in and around our town, which readers can use to discover top-rated nonprofits with which to give, volunteer, or intern.

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

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

Check out this list to find a great non-profit in San Juan Capistrano.

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The list of 16 top-rated nonprofits in the San Juan Capistrano area offers a wide variety of organizations.

If your favorite nonprofit isn’t on the list, you can add to this community resource and help others discover great local nonprofits by adding it to GreatNonprofits.org, then writing and posting a review.  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.

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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 full list more than 1 million nonprofits, which users can explore using zip code, issue, and rating filters, is available at http://greatnonprofits.org/.

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