Goodnews Philanthropy

Bill Gates

Sharing things I'm learning through my foundation work and other interests...
6,752,703 followers |

Al Gore

2,420,627 followers |

Alyssa Milano

☮, ♥, and BASEBALL. I tweet a lot. Consider yourself forewarned. My other accounts➛ @AlyssaDotCom @TouchByAM!
2,080,612 followers |

World Economic Forum

Official Twitter account of the World Economic Forum, best known for the Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters (@pilcherg @chris_parker @WEF_Anna tweeting)
1,666,619 followers |

TOMS

TOMS shoes and TOMS eyewear. One for One.
1,595,616 followers |

charity: water

charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations.
1,373,438 followers |

UN Refugee Agency

The official account of UNHCR. Follow us as we provide vital aid and protection to the forcibly displaced around the world (@AlexandraKE tweeting)
1,220,248 followers |

Sarah Brown

mum, charity campaigner, writer, enthusiastic chirper, believer in good things
1,186,611 followers |

joinRED

Bringing people and brands together to help fight AIDS in Africa. Join us! Follow (RED).
1,035,303 followers |

GOOD

GOOD is the global association of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits powering what works.
759,145 followers |

Gates Foundation

We work to help all people lead healthy, productive lives, focused on health, poverty, and opportunity. Follow our work on @gateshealth, @gatesag, and @gatesed.
744,099 followers |

American Red Cross

Official twitter stream for the American Red Cross. Follow us for disaster and preparedness updates.
704,009 followers |

ONE

ONE is a grassroots campaign of 3 million people committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable diseases.
614,088 followers |

TwitCause

@TwitCause is BroadCause on Twitter. We drive social good campaigns & empower those working toward a better world. Followers get TC alerts, unfollow to stop.
578,846 followers |

Room to Read

We partner with communities in Asia & Africa to transform the lives of millions of children through literacy and gender equality in education.
569,620 followers |

Water.org

Safe water & the dignity of a toilet, for all, in our lifetime.
504,129 followers |

Greenpeace

We're an independent global campaigning organisation acting to change attitudes and behavior, to protect the environment and promote peace.
490,321 followers |

CAREUSA (care.org)

CARE fights global poverty with an emphasis on empowering women and girls with education, and maternal health and microfinance resources!
479,878 followers |

Save the Children

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world.
416,713 followers |

Pierre Omidyar

Be you. Be cool. eBay, Omidyar Network, Peer News/Civil Beat.
406,819 followers |

Ashoka

Ashoka is an international citizen-sector organization that is leading the way to an Everyone a Changemaker World.
361,969 followers |

John Wood

Founder, Room to Read. Author of Leaving Microsoft to Change the World and Zak the Yak with Books on His Back. Advisory Board member, Clinton Global Initiative
357,414 followers |

Social Citizen

Emily, over @CaseFoundation -- inviting you to explore how the next generation is creating change through ideas, digital tools and people power with me.
335,070 followers |

WorktoLive

Spreading awareness about global occupational health issues.
322,344 followers |

mochaclub

Mocha Club is a new generation of activists giving up the cost of 2 mochas a month - or $7 - to strategically fund relief and development projects in Africa.
310,454 followers |

LIVESTRONG

LIVESTRONG serves people affected by cancer and empowers them to take action against the world's leading cause of death.
285,529 followers |

TreeHugger.com

Links, Ideas and Conversation from the TreeHugger hive mind, the latest in modern green.
169,450 followers |

Malaria No More

Malaria No More is determined to end malaria deaths.
154,126 followers |

Partners In Health

Providing health care and social justice for the poor in 12 countries around the world.
141,063 followers |

Akshaya Patra

We feed 1.4M kids in India daily; promoting education and eradicating hunger. Text MEALS to 27722 to donate $10 or visit us at www.foodforeducation.org
128,284 followers |

Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy welcomes you to its official Twitter site! We're a leading conservation organization working for people and nature.
119,388 followers |

Clinton Foundation

President Bill Clinton’s Foundation works to improve global health, strengthen economies, promote healthier childhoods and protect the environment.
96,156 followers |

Live Earth

Leveraging the power of entertainment through integrated events, media and live experience. Join the global movement to help solve critical environmental issues
95,495 followers |

UNICEF USA

21,000 children die every day from preventable causes. We believe that number should be zero. Do you believe in ZERO?
81,722 followers |

Charlize Theron

CTAOP helps keep African youth safe from HIV/AIDS. We support community-engaged organizations that address the key drivers of the disease.
72,759 followers |

Lotay Yang

Bringing the love and compassion of Jesus Christ to a hurting world; Founder, Black Card Circle®; Chairman, Black Card Circle Foundation; Peace is possible
71,320 followers |

Surfrider Foundation

Dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network
60,342 followers |

UN Foundation

Connecting people, ideas and resources with the United Nations.
60,117 followers |

Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy's official Twitter page, dispensing news, advice, and commentary about the nonprofit world
51,802 followers |

Feeding America

Leading U.S. hunger-relief charity helping more than 37 million Americans each year. Profile managed by Dan Michel.
51,693 followers |

Scott Harrison

founder, ceo of charity: water (www.charitywater.org). Photographer, husband, follower of Christ.
42,441 followers |

National Parks News

National Parks Conservation Association protects our national parks for our children & grandchildren. Retweets or links do not constitute endorsements.
34,979 followers |

Operation Smile

Mobilizing a world of generous hearts to heal children’s smiles and transform lives across the globe.
34,361 followers |

Danny Brown

VP, Product Intelligence at Jugnoo, Inc. Award-winning marketer and social media blogger. Author of The Parables of Business. Some tweets automated.
33,543 followers |

Share Our Strength

Share Our Strength aims to end child hunger in America. Find us on Facebook too! https://www.facebook.com/ShareOurStrength
32,035 followers |

RM Foundation

We advocate for the well-being of children in critical areas such as social justice,education n health.We fight human trafficking
30,512 followers |

The Global Fund

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: investing the world's money to save lives. RTs & links we share don't necessarily mean endorsement.
30,466 followers |

march of dimes

Beverly Robertson, National Director, Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center at the March of Dimes
25,221 followers |

SmartPlanet

Insight and ideas that impact your world. Cities. Design. Energy. Green. Innovation. Health. Science. Tech. Sustainability. Transportation. (From CBS.)
21,716 followers |

Children & Nature

The Children & Nature Network was created to support people and organizations working worldwide to reconnect children with nature. Host: Suz Lipman
21,572 followers |

Movember

The official Twitter account for Movember US. Movember is the annual charity event where men grow moustaches for 30 days to change the face of men's health.
21,537 followers |

Invisible People

:: making everyone known :: founded by @haRdLyNOrMal :: WATCH http://bit.ly/s6lP13 :: homeless friends please follow @WeAreVisible & say hello
18,315 followers |

Causecast

Employee engagement via workplace giving/volunteering/disaster response/CSR. #CausecastForNonprofits @CausecastNPO
17,600 followers |

United We Serve

Answer President Obama's call to service. | Official United We Serve twitter account, administered by the Corporation for National & Community Service.
17,593 followers |

TW Foundation

Official channel for the Tiger Woods Foundation and the AT&T National (#ATTNational) & World Challenge (#WorldChallenge) golf tournaments.
16,989 followers |

Mark Horvath

Just a hardly normal guy trying to navigate through an abnormal world by helping others. Founder @invisiblepeople & @wearevisible. Watch http://bit.ly/s6lP13
15,721 followers |

LA Philanthropy

If we Love ourselves, then there is no obstacle to opening our Hearts to Love others...Thank You! Also follow our Founder @MrStevenGeorge
15,358 followers |

Adam L Shake

Owner of Neanderthal Productions. Social Media independent contractor, Writer, lover of mountains, hiking, nature, photography.
12,616 followers |

AmeriCares

We are a nonprofit international disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization.
12,051 followers |

Andrew D. Nystrom

Positively disruptive leader @RedBull Media House. Dad +2. Mobile. Tech. Innovation. Geek. Family. Adventure. Travel. What's next? Opinions: 110% me. And...You?
11,812 followers |

Create The Good

Create The Good is the network to connect AARP members, friends and families with ways to make a difference.
11,605 followers |

USDA People's Garden

Stay connected with USDA's People's Garden, the nation’s demonstration plot. Get the latest real-time “tweets” on events, workshops, plantings and harvests.
11,484 followers |

Huntington Beach Vet

Animal Care Center of Huntington Beach veterinarian serving Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Orange County. www.acchb.com. #dogs #cats #animals #pets
11,458 followers |

The Moyer Foundation

The Moyer Foundation creates and funds programs helping children in physical, emotional or financial distress including Camp Erin, grief camps for children
11,095 followers |

MAZON

MAZON is a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing and alleviating hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds. socialmedia@mazon.org
11,028 followers |

Sloane Berrent

Being the change I want to see in the world. VP Digital @lippetaylor. Board member @shesthefirst. Student @nyuwagner. @TheCausemo Founder. In love w/@tdavidson.
10,393 followers |

Heal the Bay

Official HtB Tweeter, making SoCal's coastal waters & watershed, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy, & clean (with your help, because you love it!)
8,864 followers |

Jay Frost

President & CEO of FundraisingInfo.com + Speaker, Consultant & Author on Philanthropy, Fundraising & Social Media Around the World
7,454 followers |

Stacey Monk

Girl with a wide-open hopeful heart. Mad scientist behind social good experiments like @EpicChange, #ToMamaWithLove, #EpicThanks, #TweetsGiving & #TwitterKids.
7,426 followers |

NBCF

The National Breast Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to education and early detection. Tweet us with any questions! Tweets from @catherinekaram.
7,353 followers |

Awesome Foundation

We support people doing awesome things in the world. Every month we give out a grant. If you have an awesome idea, let us know.
7,335 followers |

CAMH Foundation

Official account of the CAMH Foundation (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health).
7,011 followers |

Walmart Giving

To get updates on Walmart Foundation's programs and charitable work, please follow @Walmart.
6,458 followers |

Joe Pantoliano

Actor, Advocate and Founder of No Kidding, Me Too - a charitable organization that helps to remove the stigma of mental illness and brain dis-ease
6,054 followers |

UrbanFarming

Planting organic food gardens on unused land, space, rooftops and walls to help green our planet and eradicate hunger!
5,690 followers |

WhyHunger

Join WhyHunger in the fight against hunger & poverty. Help create self-reliance, economic justice & equal access to nutritious, affordable food.
5,341 followers |

AshokaTECH

Passionate about the power of people, social entrepreneurship, invention and technology to change the world.
4,404 followers |

Jim Gilliam

Founder/CEO of @nationbuilder, the essential toolkit for leaders.
4,294 followers |

A Better LA

A Better LA works to solve the challenge of gang violence and its domino impact in the inner-city. Founded by @PeteCarroll. Also check out @ABetterSeattle.
4,096 followers |

Ecotrust

Inspire fresh thinking that creates economic opportunity, social equity and environmental wellbeing.
3,604 followers |

Emily Lopez

I am 11 & I sell lemonade 4 autism in honor of my brother Please support me and follow 100% goes to charities ! We travel to events through out Cali
3,543 followers |

Project Bread

Project Bread is dedicated to alleviating, preventing, and ultimately ending hunger in Massachusetts.
3,505 followers |

L.A. Times Good News

Breaking positivity from @latimes, by popular request.
3,386 followers |

California ShakeOut

The Official Twitter of the annual Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill (2011: Oct. 20 @ 10:20 a.m.)
3,356 followers |

LA Regional FoodBank

We are a non-profit organization that provides hunger relief in LA County
2,989 followers |

Jewish Federation LA

Fulfulling social, educational, and humanitarian needs in LA and abroad, with the help of a strong Jewish community.
2,958 followers |

AmpleHarvest.org

AmpleHarvest.org envisions an America where millions of gardeners eliminate malnutrition and hunger in their own community using only their backyard gardens.
2,840 followers |

Free Arts

Free Arts for Abused Children inspires hope in the lives of abused, homeless, and at-risk children through innovate volunteer-led arts programs
2,540 followers |

CleanTech LA

Clean Tech Los Angeles is dedicated to establishing Los Angeles as the global leader in research, commercialization, and deployment of clean technologies.
1,708 followers |

Ruth Kaiser

SmileyFaces in everyday objects. Kids' Book of Optimism: www.tinyurl.com/SmileyBook , & TEDTalk: vimeo.com/26190208 , Facebook.com/groups/8537126732
1,591 followers |

WaterCredit

WaterCredit puts microfinance tools to use in the water and sanitation (watsan) sector. Part of Water.org (@water). Promoting innovation beyond MF with H2O.
1,539 followers |

Working Wikily

Helping the social sector use networked tools with a networks mindset. (Principally by Noah Flower at Monitor Institute.)
1,275 followers |

First 5 LA

Helping Los Angeles County from the prenatal stage to age 5, and their families, grow up healthy, safe and ready to learn.
1,266 followers |

TweetToGive

A charitable campaign to help CARE lift women and girls around the world out of poverty - for good.
717 followers |

Connect the Dots

Connect the Dots Foundation. Working with amazing volunteers from around the world to bring you @twestival and other good projects. (tweets by @amanda)
666 followers |

A10 presents

A10 presents THE BEAUTIFUL GAME. We use film, music, & social media to celebrate the power of the African game & support African unity.
602 followers |

techiesgiveback

TechiesGiveBack mobilizes the NY Tech community to help others. Check here for tech and charity news!
599 followers |

arcla

Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the American Red Cross
579 followers |

Edurelief

mongolia's education revolution
474 followers |

SVdP, L.A. Council

SVDPLA is a volunteer-based non-profit with close to 2,000 members who help improve the quality of life for children, women & men throughout the year.
471 followers |

DonorsChoose.org

Shout-outs from DonorsChoose.org!
466 followers |

Mrs Dude's Boob Fund

We Seek To Help Families Fight Breast Cancer By Removing Everyday Obstacles. Fund Started by @dudetodad to honor wife, daughter & mom-in-law.
373 followers |

Give Life Meaning

Home of Fed Up With Hunger, the community-wide initiative to end hunger in Los Angeles. 1 in 8 Angelenos is food-insecure. Step up. Help out. Give Life Meaning.
345 followers |

HOLA

237 followers |

Dave Freeman

Mayor Villaraigosa's Deputy Mayor of Energy and Environment
212 followers |

The VBAS

The VBAS works as the non-profit arm of the shelter, facilitating successful pet adoptions and providing animal care, community outreach and education.
180 followers |

Sean Arian

Been working on cleantech project all over LA--from the Cleantech Corridor to the Cleantech LA partnership
167 followers |

CAAF

Making a difference in the lives of children affected by AIDS
134 followers |

John Wolosek

We believe in the power of local community and good companies. It is our passion to connect the two to create social change.
39 followers |

Alltop Good

3 followers |

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