Browse For A Cause

Browse For A Cause is a browser add-on that collects affiliate revenue (usually 3-5%) from sites like Amazon to help charities. For example, if you buy a $20 DVD, the affiliate revenue equates to about $1 which is donated to the charity of your choice. You can support as many charities as you’d like, and… Continue reading Browse For A Cause

Sites to bring in billions in holiday donations

In the United States, cumulative online donations to charities could hit more than $4 billion during the holidays, according to a survey released Tuesday by marketing firm Convio. More than than 63 percent of those surveyed said they plan to donate money via the the Internet over the holiday season (November 1 through December 31,… Continue reading Sites to bring in billions in holiday donations

Vittana- “Ultimate Game Changer in Philanthropy”

Vittana, which beat out such well-known charities as DonorsChoose and people like Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York, is building a student loan business for microfinance institutions that cater to poor people in the developing world. It uses a model similar to that of Kiva.org, a nonprofit organization that funnels loans to individual borrowers… Continue reading Vittana- “Ultimate Game Changer in Philanthropy”