Make your donation count with a
sustainability nonprofit organization like Rare
As a sustainability nonprofit organization, Rare puts people at the center of environmental conservation. We work side by side with local leaders and communities, using behavioral and social science to support actions that help strengthen climate resilience, restore ecosystems, and improve livelihoods.
Our work supports regenerative agriculture, sustainable fisheries, and nature-based solutions, all designed in partnership with local fishers, farmers, NGOs, and governments. When you give to Rare, you support science-based approaches that help communities adapt to climate impacts and steward their natural resources for the long term.
The impact of donating to sustainability nonprofits
people benefitting from sustainable farming and fishing practices
communities experiencing community-first conservation
hectares of forests and coastal habitats restored and growing
How donations to sustainability nonprofits like Rare drive change
Rare strives to make regenerative agriculture the new normal by supporting local farmers in building climate resilience and supporting secure livelihoods over the long term.
Rare actively helps vulnerable communities safeguard and restore carbon-rich ecosystems by collaborating with locals on sustainable practices that mitigate issues such as climate change.
Rare helps vulnerable regions address the challenges arising from climate change by building climate-resilient communities through a people-centered approach.
Sustainability nonprofit organization FAQs
What is Rare’s mission?
Rare’s mission is to inspire change so people and nature thrive. We unlock the power of people to protect nature, combat climate change, and strengthen community resilience, helping fishing and farming communities adopt sustainable practices, restore ecosystems, and support their livelihoods.
What are the best nonprofit organizations to donate to?
The best nonprofit organizations to donate to are ones with a clear, measurable approach to impact and a track record of working directly with the communities they serve. Rare stands out on both counts as a sustainability nonprofit organization grounded in behavioral science. We build programs designed to create lasting behavior change — not just short-term results — in partnership with local fishers, farmers, and leaders.
Where does Rare work?
Rare works across Latin America, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. These are some of the world’s most biodiverse and climate-vulnerable regions, where community-led conservation can make the greatest impact.
What do sustainability nonprofits do?
Sustainability nonprofits exist because communities need trusted institutions to protect shared resources. Today, 57% of Americans report high trust in nonprofit organizations, largely because many serve an impactful role in providing education, public services, and environmental stewardship. That trust allows nonprofits to step into complex environmental challenges, working across science, policy, and community action — from safeguarding forests, oceans, soil, and water systems to shaping policy and supporting on-the-ground conservation.
Within that landscape, organizations take very different approaches. Rare, for instance, focuses specifically on people-powered, community-led solutions: rather than imposing top-down fixes, it works directly with fishers, farmers, and local leaders to adopt practices that protect ecosystems, build climate resilience, and support long-term livelihoods.
How else can I give?
You can donate by mail: checks payable to “Rare” and sent to: Rare, 1310 N. Courthouse Rd. Ste 110, Arlington, VA 22201 USA, or by bank transfer, stocks and other securities, or qualified charitable distributions. For more information, please contact Rare’s Development team at waystogive@rare.org or visit Ways to Give.