What is Milkywire?
Milkywire is a platform for environmental impact that connects businesses with high-quality climate and nature projects. Our expert-developed portfolios, aligned with frameworks like SBTi, cover themes like carbon removal, reforestation, and landscape restoration. We provide transparent reports and tools for easy sharing of your contributions' positive effects.
Is Milkywire a charity or NGO?
No, Milkywire is a registered Swedish company.
How can an organization benefit from the Milkywire platform?
Milkywire connects organizations with a global audience, offers fundraising assistance, and provides marketing support. We reach out to companies to secure funding, so organizations can focus on what they do best.
What types of projects does Milkywire support?
Milkywire supports a range of projects, including carbon removal startups, decarbonization initiatives, and advocacy networks. Our focus areas include ocean and wildlife protection, forest restoration, and climate change mitigation.
How much of each donation goes to the projects?
90% of your contribution directly supports high-impact organizations. 10% covers platform and transaction costs. Of the 90% distributed, up to 10% is used for compliance and fundraising, with the remainder funding the initiatives.
How does Milkywire select projects?
Milkywire selects high-quality projects that drive long-lasting impact, working with external advisors and in-house experts. All projects must meet the screening criteria for their specific portfolio.
How do I apply to join the Milkywire platform?
Please do not submit unsolicited proposals. We announce opportunities to submit proposals for our portfolios publicly. Follow us on social media for updates on future opportunities.
Which types of companies does Milkywire parter with?
Milkywire only partners with companies that align with our environmental values. We reserve the right to refuse or return donations from third parties not aligned with our partnership policy.
Does Milkywire provide grants to organizations?
No, Milkywire manages relationships with corporate donors and fundraises for our portfolios. All grants are administered by our external partner, WRLD Foundation.
Does Milkywire support for-profit companies?
Yes, we have created the Climate Transformation Fund, which focuses on high-cost carbon removal projects, research initiatives, and advocacy and policy projects. Some of the projects selected for this portfolio include for-profit companies.
What are the reporting requirements from Milkywire?
We collect detailed reports twice a year, aligned with industry best practices. Additionally, organizations must submit monthly content updates to keep us informed on their progress.
How do I upload content to the platform?
Create an account on our website, then upload your content through your account dashboard within Impacter Tools.
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