GlobalGiving disburses funds to partners as quickly as possible following a disaster—often within a week or less. This rapid response is uncommon among organizations that aggregate funds, and it allows us to provide timely support when it is needed most.
At the same time, our commitment to local nonprofits and to medium- and long-term recovery means we take a strategic and deliberate approach to distributing donations.
For disaster funds raising less than $1 million, our goal is to disburse all contributions within 12 months.
For larger-scale disasters, we aim to disburse at least 50% of funds within the first year, with the remaining balance directed toward ongoing recovery and support for vulnerable communities in the following two to three years.
All donations to GlobalGiving disaster funds are fully disbursed within 36 months.
This approach ensures that your donation not only addresses immediate relief but also supports sustainable recovery over time.