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We’re honored to see more than 160 nonprofit organizations apply to our new In-Kind program. We created this opportunity because we know what a particularly challenging time it’s been for nonprofits. So, we hope our partnership with the selected organization makes a meaningful difference and hope to be able to support more organizations in the future. Today we’re announcing 6 finalist organizations. They applied for either an organizational rebranding or a comprehensive awareness campaign. We want to use this moment to highlight them and share their inspiring work with all of you: RETI Center is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that empowers coastal communities through climate resilience, green job training, and ecosystem restoration rooted in equity and justice. Woodstock Film Festival nurtures filmmakers through year-round programming and an annual Oscar-qualifying festival celebrating independent cinema, diversity, and community in New York's Hudson Valley. Groundswell International strengthens rural communities worldwide by building healthy, sustainable farming and food systems from the ground up. Atlanta Film Society (IMAGE Film & Video) champions the shared power of film to connect communities and grow a thriving industry at the intersection of art, culture, and commerce. Fairtrade America connects disadvantaged producers with consumers, promoting fairer trade conditions that empower farmers and workers to build better lives. Children & Nature Network mobilizes leaders, educators, and parents to reconnect kids with the outdoors and ensure equitable access to nature for all. Next, we’re going to select one project to take on from the six finalists. Thanks again to all of the organizations who applied. Stay tuned for announcing the selected project. 

We are excited to announce that we won the Webby Award for Best Website in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging category! After a lot of hard work over the past year creating our brand new website, we are proud to accept the award, alongside our design partners at Madeo. Most importantly, thank you to all of our supporters for being part of the Glisten community. Like our new website and brand, this award is a reflection of your dedication to support LGBTQ+ youth and educators, even as we face unprecedented challenges. None of this work could be possible without you. https://lnkd.in/g-64uuG9

The Webby Awards has nominated the brand new Glisten website 🎉 🎉 We collaborated for almost two years on renaming, rebranding, and rebuilding the organization's website in an entirely new way. Glisten (formerly GLSEN) is a national advocacy organization founded in 1990 by educators to advance justice for LGBTQ+ youth. The new website, nominated for 'Best Website for Belonging & Inclusion' prioritizes the different needs of students, educators, researchers, policymakers, and advocates. We are grateful to have David Eng-Chernack and the rest of the Glisten team as our partners on this work. Thank you for entrusting Madeo with the organization's name, brand, website, and digital communication. We are rallying for your success. Please take a moment to vote for the project before April 16th: https://wbby.co/57663N

Join us next Wednesday for a special info session on 'Madeo In-Kind', our open call to award a large-scale 100% pro bono project (branding, campaign, site) designed to amplify the impact of a nonprofit. On Zoom: March 4, 2026 @ 1pm ET Learn more about Madeo, what we’re offering, and ask questions about the application process. Register to join: https://lnkd.in/ekxgRSHp

We have a big announcement for our small agency 🤝 in support of small nonprofits. Today, we are introducing 👉 Madeo In-Kind, a new program to support a small nonprofit with a large-scale, transformational project— 100% at no cost to the organization. The past year has been exceptionally hard, particularly for smaller nonprofits working on progressive issues. That can be a progressive theater, climate action, arts, legal/immigration rights, education, you name it. As a brand and web agency with a focus on social impact, we get to partner with larger organizations and foundations every day. But, smaller nonprofits rarely have funding for the strategic branding and digital projects that could transform how they engage supporters and serve their communities. And in this very challenging moment for progressive organizations, engaging audiences and rallying support has never been more essential. That’s why we are committing ourselves to donating over a thousand hours, across months, into a single in-kind project to support an exceptional nonprofit with a project designed to amplify their impact. Organizations can apply to work with us on either: ☑️ Organizational rebrand ☑️ An awareness campaign ☑️ Digital product with social impact If you work at a nonprofit that could benefit, we’d love to hear from you. And if you know organizations doing exceptional work, please share this opportunity with them. Applications close March 26, 2026. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e4hZ2-qZ