HelpArgentina is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen Argentine civil society through the mobilization of donors and volunteers and the promotion of best practices.
HelpArgentina´s vision is of a competitive, trustworthy and globally financed Argentine social sector. It offers the international community a secure channel to support a network of organizations selected according to social impact, accountability and best practices.
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The first element of this model is the HelpArgentina Community without Borders: a global community of social investors, social ambassadors and on-site volunteers whose work supports a network with more than 55 Argentine social Organizations. There are many ways to get involved:
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HelpArgentina Night, an annual event where social ambassadors host private dinners all over the world to raise funds for the social cause of their choice;
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The HelpArgentina Award, an award that recognizes the work
of dedicated social ambassadors who have driven social change in Argentina by mobilizing the international community;
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InsightArgentina, a program that facilitates volunteerism in HelpArgentina’s member organizations and uses the volunteer experience as a
platform for developing lasting relationships with the social sector;
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The Argentine Venture Philanthropy Fund, a program that combines venture capital with the mission-driven principles of civil society, coordinating groups of professionals that support the growth and development of the member organization of their choice for a cycle of two years.
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The second element is the bridge itself, an Online Social Investment Marketplace through which anyone can access information about HelpArgentina’s member organizations. Potential donors can choose the
organization or social issue they want to invest in and complete the process online through a fast, secure and tax-deductible donation. Thanks to this innovative tool, the activities of all member organizations are given equal
visibility and equal opportunity to attract support.
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The third element is social sector capacity-building.
HelpArgentina works with a network of more than 50 social organizations selected according to social impact, accountability and best practice criteria. In addition to providing a secure and simple channel to receive donations from abroad, HelpArgentina promotes the use of this and other tools to strengthen these institutions. HelpArgentina works to develop best practices standards through consensus-driven collaboration with many Argentine civil society organizations.
The combination of all of these elements generates a virtuous circle: the work of social organizations mobilizes the community; at the same time, the support and trust of the international community strengthens the organizations.
