Every month in 2024, we are highlighting the work of Give Lively member nonprofits in one category of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. 

The United Nations website states that “the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)... are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.”

We find inspiration and insight from these selected nonprofits and hope you do too. Is your nonprofit engaged in similar work? Use the feedback tool at the bottom of this article to tell us about it.

‍SDG Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

The Nonprofits

Acadia Center

This organization’s mission is to advance bold, effective clean energy solutions for a livable climate and a stronger, more equitable economy  in the northeast of the United States. Acadia Center believes that for the future to be climate-safe, humanity can't afford to play it safe. Their audacious plan? Cut carbon emissions in the Northeast by 50% or more by 2030. Together with policymakers, environmental justice partners and donors, Acadia Center aims to build an energy system that puts people front and center, shifting conversations to promote equitable solutions. Acadia Center works to amplify voices that are not always heard or heeded, striving to find common ground so that our communities have clean, healthy, affordable energy so we all can thrive.

Acadia Center uses a Give Lively-powered Simple Donation Widget to collect donations on its website. It also used a Campaign Page on Earth Day: “Reimagining, Representing, and Reinforcing this Earth Day with Acadia Center!”

Possibilities, Inc.

The mission of this nonprofit is to strengthen people’s abilities to work together for community change. Possibilities, Inc. aims to bridge the gaps that divide the community and foster a spirit of collaboration and understanding. Possibilities, Inc. offers a podcast platform, community events and hands-on workshops dedicated to equipping individuals and communities with the tools they need to thrive – personally and collectively.

Possibilities, Inc. uses a Give Lively-powered Branded Donation Widget to collect donations on its website.

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Women in Innovation Inc

This nonprofit is a community of innovators working together to break down the barriers that keep women from advancing and leading in innovation. Women in Innovation (WIN) champions innovation by and for women, and is proudly building a world where women are defining and designing better futures. With more than 5,000 members globally, and local chapters in New York, San Francisco and London, the WIN community brings together designers, strategists, researchers, analysts, academics, product managers, technologists and entrepreneurs. It offers a range of programs to equip, connect and celebrate its members, ranging from  monthly events and cohort programs to yearly innovation awards and a podcast.

Women in Innovation Inc uses a Give Lively-powered Campaign Page to collect donations through its website.

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For more in our UN SDG series, see the previous article.