> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.givingcompass.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Welcome to the Giving Compass Insights API documentation

The Giving Compass Insights API provides comprehensive access to nonprofit data, impact narratives, financial records, and AI-driven discovery capabilities. Whether you're building donation platforms, research tools, or impact measurement systems, this API gives you the data you need.

## What You Can Do

<Columns cols={3}>
  <Card title="Nonprofit Search" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/documentation/nonprofit-search">
    Find nonprofits using natural language queries with AI-powered search
  </Card>

  <Card title="Nonprofit Impact" icon="heart" href="/documentation/impact">
    Access impact stories and metrics extracted from nonprofit annual reports
  </Card>

  <Card title="Nonprofit Feed" icon="rss" href="/documentation/feed">
    Browse articles, videos, events, and job postings from nonprofits
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Quick Start

Get up and running in minutes:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get your API key">
    [Request an API key](https://solutions.givingcompass.org/request-api-key) to authenticate your requests.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make your first request">
    Include your key in the `X-API-Key` header:

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X GET "https://api.givingcompass.org/insights/beta/nonprofits/search?q=education nonprofits in California" \
      -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore the data">
    Browse the [API Reference](/api-reference/overview) for all available endpoints and parameters.
  </Step>
</Steps>