Top Nonprofits tagged with research
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National Committee For the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA)
National Aging
#9 Top Nonprofit
The mission of NCPEA is to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons and adults with disabilities through research, advocacy, public and professional awareness, interdisciplinary exchange, and coalition building.
National Aging
#9 Top Nonprofit
The mission of NCPEA is to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons and adults with disabilities through research, advocacy, public and professional awareness, interdisciplinary exchange, and coalition building.
Justice Policy Institute
National Criminal Justice
#9 Top Nonprofit
Our mission is to reduce the use of incarceration and the justice system and promote policies that improve the well-being of all people and communities.
National Criminal Justice
#9 Top Nonprofit
Our mission is to reduce the use of incarceration and the justice system and promote policies that improve the well-being of all people and communities.
Fight Colorectal Cancer (Colorectal Cancer Coalition) (Colorectal Cancer)
National Cancer
#9 Top Nonprofit
Fight Colorectal Cancer is the leading colorectal cancer advocacy organization in Washington, DC, empowering survivors to raise their voices, training advocates around the country, and educating lawmakers and pushing them for better policies.
National Cancer
#9 Top Nonprofit
Fight Colorectal Cancer is the leading colorectal cancer advocacy organization in Washington, DC, empowering survivors to raise their voices, training advocates around the country, and educating lawmakers and pushing them for better policies.
Achieve
National Education
#9 Top Nonprofit
Achieve is leading the effort to make college and career readiness a national priority so that the transition from high school graduation to postsecondary education and careers is seamless.
National Education
#9 Top Nonprofit
Achieve is leading the effort to make college and career readiness a national priority so that the transition from high school graduation to postsecondary education and careers is seamless.
The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
National Workforce Development
#9 Top Nonprofit
CAEL pioneers learning strategies for individuals and organizations. We advance lifelong learning in partnership with educational institutions, employers, labor organizations, government, and communities. CAEL works to remove policy and organizational barriers to learning opportunities, identifies and disseminates effective practices, and…
National Workforce Development
#9 Top Nonprofit
CAEL pioneers learning strategies for individuals and organizations. We advance lifelong learning in partnership with educational institutions, employers, labor organizations, government, and communities. CAEL works to remove policy and organizational barriers to learning opportunities, identifies and disseminates effective practices, and…
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
National Climate Change
#9 Top Nonprofit
Launched in November 2011, C2ES is the successor to the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, long recognized in the United States and abroad as an influential and pragmatic voice on climate issues. The Pew Center’s founder, Eileen Claussen, and…
National Climate Change
#9 Top Nonprofit
Launched in November 2011, C2ES is the successor to the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, long recognized in the United States and abroad as an influential and pragmatic voice on climate issues. The Pew Center’s founder, Eileen Claussen, and…
UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health
National Reproductive Health, Rights, & Justice
#9 Top Nonprofit
The UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health was formed in 1999 to address the health, social, and economic consequences of sex and reproduction through research and training in contraception, family planning, and STIs. The Bixby Center strives to develop…
National Reproductive Health, Rights, & Justice
#9 Top Nonprofit
The UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health was formed in 1999 to address the health, social, and economic consequences of sex and reproduction through research and training in contraception, family planning, and STIs. The Bixby Center strives to develop…
Mercy for Animals
National Animal Welfare, Rights, & Protection
#10 Top Nonprofit
Mercy For Animals works to be a voice for animals through proactive consumer education. MFA focuses on farmed animal advocacy and promoting cruelty-free food choices.
National Animal Welfare, Rights, & Protection
#10 Top Nonprofit
Mercy For Animals works to be a voice for animals through proactive consumer education. MFA focuses on farmed animal advocacy and promoting cruelty-free food choices.
National Organization on Disability (NOD)
National People with Disabilities
#10 Top Nonprofit
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is a private, non-profit organization that promotes the full participation of America’s 54 million people with disabilities in all aspects of life. In 2006 we narrowed our focus to increasing employment opportunities for the…
National People with Disabilities
#10 Top Nonprofit
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is a private, non-profit organization that promotes the full participation of America’s 54 million people with disabilities in all aspects of life. In 2006 we narrowed our focus to increasing employment opportunities for the…
Williams Institute
National LGBT Equality and Support
#10 Top Nonprofit
The Williams Institute is dedicated to conducting rigorous, independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. A national think tank at UCLA Law, the Williams Institute produces high-quality research with real-world relevance and disseminates it to…
National LGBT Equality and Support
#10 Top Nonprofit
The Williams Institute is dedicated to conducting rigorous, independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. A national think tank at UCLA Law, the Williams Institute produces high-quality research with real-world relevance and disseminates it to…
Center for Biological Diversity
Bay Area Climate Change
#10 Top Nonprofit
The Center for Biological Diversity believes that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence in the world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, they work…
Bay Area Climate Change
#10 Top Nonprofit
The Center for Biological Diversity believes that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence in the world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, they work…
Dance USA
National Arts & Culture
#10 Top Nonprofit
Dance/USA sustains and advances professional dance by addressing the needs, concerns, and interests of dance artists, administrators, and organizations. By providing services and national leadership, Dance/USA enhances the infrastructure for dance creation, education, and performance.
National Arts & Culture
#10 Top Nonprofit
Dance/USA sustains and advances professional dance by addressing the needs, concerns, and interests of dance artists, administrators, and organizations. By providing services and national leadership, Dance/USA enhances the infrastructure for dance creation, education, and performance.
Seedco
National Workforce Development
#10 Top Nonprofit
Seedco is a national non profit organization that helps low-income people and communities move toward economic prosperity.
National Workforce Development
#10 Top Nonprofit
Seedco is a national non profit organization that helps low-income people and communities move toward economic prosperity.
World Institute on Disability (WID)
National People with Disabilities
#11 Top Nonprofit
The World Institute on Disability works to advance the human and civil rights of people with disabilities through research, training, advocacy and public education. An internationally recognized public policy center organized by and for people with disabilities, WID emphasizes social…
National People with Disabilities
#11 Top Nonprofit
The World Institute on Disability works to advance the human and civil rights of people with disabilities through research, training, advocacy and public education. An internationally recognized public policy center organized by and for people with disabilities, WID emphasizes social…
Civic Ventures
National Aging
#11 Top Nonprofit
Civic Ventures is a think tank on boomers, work and social purpose. Through an inventive program portfolio, original research, strategic alliances and the power of people’s life stories, Civic Ventures demonstrates the value of experience in solving serious social problems…
National Aging
#11 Top Nonprofit
Civic Ventures is a think tank on boomers, work and social purpose. Through an inventive program portfolio, original research, strategic alliances and the power of people’s life stories, Civic Ventures demonstrates the value of experience in solving serious social problems…
Campaign for Youth Justice
National Criminal Justice
#11 Top Nonprofit
The mission of the Campaign for Youth Justice is to end the practice of prosecuting, sentencing and incarcerating youth (under 18) in the adult criminal justice system. CFYJ also seeks to promote research-based, developmentally-appropriate rehabilitative programs and services for youth…
National Criminal Justice
#11 Top Nonprofit
The mission of the Campaign for Youth Justice is to end the practice of prosecuting, sentencing and incarcerating youth (under 18) in the adult criminal justice system. CFYJ also seeks to promote research-based, developmentally-appropriate rehabilitative programs and services for youth…
Action for Healthy Kids
National Childhood Nutrition/Health
#11 Top Nonprofit
To engage diverse organizations, leaders and volunteers in actions that foster sound nutrition and good physical activity in children, youth and schools.
National Childhood Nutrition/Health
#11 Top Nonprofit
To engage diverse organizations, leaders and volunteers in actions that foster sound nutrition and good physical activity in children, youth and schools.
New Teacher Center
National Education
#11 Top Nonprofit
The New Teacher Center is dedicated to improving student learning by accelerating the effectiveness of teachers and school leaders.
National Education
#11 Top Nonprofit
The New Teacher Center is dedicated to improving student learning by accelerating the effectiveness of teachers and school leaders.
Death Penalty Information Center
National Criminal Justice
#12 Top Nonprofit
The Death Penalty Information Center is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. The Center was founded in 1990 and prepares in-depth reports, issues press releases, conducts briefings for…
National Criminal Justice
#12 Top Nonprofit
The Death Penalty Information Center is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. The Center was founded in 1990 and prepares in-depth reports, issues press releases, conducts briefings for…
Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) (Colorado)
Local Criminal Justice
#12 Top Nonprofit
CCJRC's mission is to reverse the trend of mass incarceration in Colorado.
Local Criminal Justice
#12 Top Nonprofit
CCJRC's mission is to reverse the trend of mass incarceration in Colorado.
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability
National Climate Change
#12 Top Nonprofit
ICLEI's mission is to build and serve a worldwide movement of local governments to achieve tangible improvements in global sustainability with special focus on environmental conditions through cumulative local actions.
National Climate Change
#12 Top Nonprofit
ICLEI's mission is to build and serve a worldwide movement of local governments to achieve tangible improvements in global sustainability with special focus on environmental conditions through cumulative local actions.
Justice Center, The Council of State Governments
National Criminal Justice
#13 Top Nonprofit
The Council of State Governments Justice Center is a national nonprofit organization that serves policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels from all branches of government. Staff provides practical, nonpartisan advice and consensus-driven strategies—informed by available evidence—to increase public…
National Criminal Justice
#13 Top Nonprofit
The Council of State Governments Justice Center is a national nonprofit organization that serves policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels from all branches of government. Staff provides practical, nonpartisan advice and consensus-driven strategies—informed by available evidence—to increase public…
National Lung Cancer Partnership (Lung Cancer)
National Cancer
#13 Top Nonprofit
Our mission is to decrease deaths due to lung cancer and to help patients live longer and better through research, awareness and advocacy.
National Cancer
#13 Top Nonprofit
Our mission is to decrease deaths due to lung cancer and to help patients live longer and better through research, awareness and advocacy.
Transit for Livable Communities (TLC)
Minnesota Environment
#13 Top Nonprofit
TLC's mission is to improve the quality of life in Minnesota communities through a balanced transportation system that encourages transit, walking, biking and transit-oriented development.
Minnesota Environment
#13 Top Nonprofit
TLC's mission is to improve the quality of life in Minnesota communities through a balanced transportation system that encourages transit, walking, biking and transit-oriented development.
Communities for a Better Environment (CBE)
Bay Area Climate Change
#14 Top Nonprofit
The mission of Communities for a Better Environment is to achieve environmental health and justice by building grassroots power in and with communities of color and working-class communities.
Bay Area Climate Change
#14 Top Nonprofit
The mission of Communities for a Better Environment is to achieve environmental health and justice by building grassroots power in and with communities of color and working-class communities.
Prevent Cancer Foundation (Multiple Cancer)
National Cancer
#14 Top Nonprofit
The mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation is saving lives through cancer prevention and education. Our vision is to <i>Stop Cancer Before It Starts</i>. The Foundation focuses its energies and programs on those cancers—including lung, breast, prostate, colorectal, cervical, skin,…
National Cancer
#14 Top Nonprofit
The mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation is saving lives through cancer prevention and education. Our vision is to <i>Stop Cancer Before It Starts</i>. The Foundation focuses its energies and programs on those cancers—including lung, breast, prostate, colorectal, cervical, skin,…
River Charter School
Bay Area Middle-Secondary Education
#14 Top Nonprofit
Our purpose is to educate sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students to be responsible, respectful self-motivated learners who make positive contributions to their communities. We will accomplish this with the collaboration of teachers, parents and students who provide a nurturing…
Bay Area Middle-Secondary Education
#14 Top Nonprofit
Our purpose is to educate sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students to be responsible, respectful self-motivated learners who make positive contributions to their communities. We will accomplish this with the collaboration of teachers, parents and students who provide a nurturing…
Friends of Cancer Research (FOCR) (Multiple Cancer)
National Cancer
#15 Top Nonprofit
Friends of Cancer Research (<i>Friends</i>) is a cancer research think tank and advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. Friends is a leader in developing partnerships and advocating for policies that will get treatments and therapies to patients in the safest…
National Cancer
#15 Top Nonprofit
Friends of Cancer Research (<i>Friends</i>) is a cancer research think tank and advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. Friends is a leader in developing partnerships and advocating for policies that will get treatments and therapies to patients in the safest…
The Constitution Project (TCP)
National Criminal Justice
#16 Top Nonprofit
The Constitution Project (TCP) brings together unlikely allies—experts and practitioners from across the political spectrum—in order to promote and safeguard America’s founding charter. TCP is working to reform the nation’s broken criminal justice system and to strengthen the rule of law…
National Criminal Justice
#16 Top Nonprofit
The Constitution Project (TCP) brings together unlikely allies—experts and practitioners from across the political spectrum—in order to promote and safeguard America’s founding charter. TCP is working to reform the nation’s broken criminal justice system and to strengthen the rule of law…
Lungevity Foundation (Lung Cancer)
National Cancer
#16 Top Nonprofit
The mission of LUNGevity Foundation is to have a meaningful and immediate impact on improving lung cancer survival rates, ensure a higher quality of life for lung cancer patients, and provide a community for those impacted by lung cancer. In…
National Cancer
#16 Top Nonprofit
The mission of LUNGevity Foundation is to have a meaningful and immediate impact on improving lung cancer survival rates, ensure a higher quality of life for lung cancer patients, and provide a community for those impacted by lung cancer. In…