GlobalGiving Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Research nonprofit projects and track global charity funding goals.
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Why people use GlobalGiving
GlobalGiving for Charity Research and Nonprofit Discovery
This Connector changes that by letting your AI agent do the heavy lifting. You can ask for specific themes or countries, and it pulls the data instantly. You get a clear picture of the funding status and the organization's mission without the clicking.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to global charity data without leaving your workspace.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
CSR research for a corporate report
A CSR manager asks the agent to find 3 education projects in Kenya with less than $5k remaining to find high-impact, low-cost partners.
- Real-world use case 02
Mapping regional health needs
An impact researcher asks the agent to list all health initiatives in Southeast Asia to identify gaps in local healthcare.
- Real-world use case 03
Finding specific environmental causes
A donor asks for environment projects that focus on reforestation to find a project that matches their personal interest in nature.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete GlobalGiving capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with GlobalGiving.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through GlobalGiving.
- 01 Capability
Get charity details
Retrieve mission statements and profile info for a charity. This is perfect for getting the background on a specific organization.
- 02 Capability
Get project details
Get specific metadata for a project to see its full scope. It's useful for getting a deep dive into a single initiative.
- 03 Capability
List projects by country
Find active initiatives in a specific country using ISO codes. Use this to target your research to a specific geographic region.
- 04 Capability
List charity projects
Group and view projects based on a specific nonprofit organization. This helps you see the full scope of a single charity's work.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through GlobalGiving.
- 05 Capability
List projects by theme
Filter the marketplace by categories like health or environment. Use this to quickly narrow down projects by their impact area.
- 06 Capability
List project themes
See a list of all current themes available for filtering. Use this to see what categories you can search for.
- 07 Capability
Find environment initiatives
Locate projects dedicated to climate and nature. Use this to find environmental initiatives across the globe.
- 08 Capability
Find health initiatives
Search for medical and wellness-focused projects. This helps you quickly find health-related charity work.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through GlobalGiving.
- 09 Capability
Verify api connection
Confirm your connection to the marketplace is active. Use this to make sure your setup is working correctly.
- 10 Capability
List all projects
See a complete list of all projects in the marketplace. This is great for getting a high-level overview of available opportunities.
- 11 Capability
Find education initiatives
Quickly pull up projects focused on schooling and learning. This is a direct way to find education-based grassroots projects.
- 12 Capability
Search nonprofit projects
Run complex searches using multiple filters like theme and country. This is the best way to perform a targeted search for specific criteria.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask GlobalGiving to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use GlobalGiving from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZN0wTqXlYg8wLUK0D42KuwO4Enw3fa4TbWSbKZn3/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it GlobalGiving, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable GlobalGiving for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZN0wTqXlYg8wLUK0D42KuwO4Enw3fa4TbWSbKZn3/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the GlobalGiving URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable GlobalGiving in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"globalgiving": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZN0wTqXlYg8wLUK0D42KuwO4Enw3fa4TbWSbKZn3/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using GlobalGiving
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using GlobalGiving, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"globalgiving": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZN0wTqXlYg8wLUK0D42KuwO4Enw3fa4TbWSbKZn3/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using GlobalGiving
Ask Copilot: "Using GlobalGiving, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"globalgiving": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZN0wTqXlYg8wLUK0D42KuwO4Enw3fa4TbWSbKZn3/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using GlobalGiving
Open Cascade and ask: "Using GlobalGiving, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"globalgiving": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZN0wTqXlYg8wLUK0D42KuwO4Enw3fa4TbWSbKZn3/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using GlobalGiving
Ask Cline: "Using GlobalGiving, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add globalgiving --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZN0wTqXlYg8wLUK0D42KuwO4Enw3fa4TbWSbKZn3/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using GlobalGiving
Ask Claude: "Using GlobalGiving, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work GlobalGiving can move forward.
It's for the CSR manager who has to justify every donation, the impact researcher who needs to map out local needs, and the nonprofit fan who wants to see where their money goes.
CSR & Philanthropy Lead
Researches and tracks nonprofit partners for corporate social responsibility reports.
Impact Researcher
Analyzes regional needs to identify which grassroots projects deserve more attention.
Nonprofit Enthusiast
Finds new projects to support based on specific interests like education or health.
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Before you connect
Questions about GlobalGiving.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How can I use GlobalGiving MCP to find local charities?
You can ask your agent to search for projects in a specific country or region. The Connector pulls real-time data from the marketplace to show you local initiatives.
Can the GlobalGiving MCP check if a project is still active?
Yes, it retrieves current crowdfunding goals and progress, letting you see exactly how much funding is still needed for active projects.
Can I use GlobalGiving MCP for corporate social responsibility research?
Absolutely. It's designed to help CSR leads find vetted nonprofits and track project milestones without manual portal navigation.
How do I find projects by a specific theme like climate action?
Just ask your agent to list projects by theme. The Connector can filter thousands of results to show only those focused on areas like environment or health.
Can GlobalGiving MCP show me how much money a project still needs?
Yes, the capability retrieves the total amount raised and the remaining funding needed, giving you a clear view of the project's progress.
How do I get an API Key for GlobalGiving?
Go to the GlobalGiving API website (globalgiving.org/api/) and request a free API key by filling out their registration form.
Are all organizations on GlobalGiving vetted?
Yes, GlobalGiving performs rigorous due diligence on all nonprofit partners to ensure they are high-impact and transparent.
Can I search for projects using ISO country codes?
Yes! Use the 'list_projects_by_country' capability and provide a standard 2-letter ISO code (e.g., 'BR' for Brazil or 'US' for the USA).
What themes are available for filtering?
Common themes include 'edu' (education), 'env' (environment), 'health', 'disaster' (disaster recovery), and 'women' (women and girls).
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