I like the look of this charity donation site both from a personal budgeting angle and as a way of retaining some privacy from the hordes of causes desperate for my cash. Read more
It’s difficult to see how 900,000 people could get it wrong and in the case of EFactor I don’t think they have. Read more
As an alternative to traditional student funding through loans, Gradefund offers friends and family, the wider community and even corporate entities the opportunity to sponsor educational success. Read more
This looks like probably one of the simplest fundraising sites around and can be used to collect money for all sorts of purposes, charitable or personal. By setting up your cause you can then broadcast it and get your friends and family “chip in” and help it towards its goal. Read more
I've lost count of the number of concert tickets I've missed out on because I've put the email or newsletter with its details in my "I'll deal with that later." That basically means my 'keep' box in my email or on top of that big pile of papers on my desk. Tentative.ly is a bookmarking email event alert tool that installs a designated bookmarklet (I love that word) and you can start adding events to your list from your favorite sites straight away. The way we go to events has changed dramatically these days. In the past it was ... Read more
Sometimes it would be nice to have someone to look over your shoulder and give you a hand when you need it. Whether you are creating your dream project, committing to a social cause or just helping out a friend it would be good to have someone to help, offer encouragement and make sure everything runs smoothly. HelpersUnite brings together creative thinkers with a social conscience who have a willingness for positive change. They want to be your support network. HelpersUnite is a finance and philanthropy tool who's aim is to change the world one project at a time. ... Read more
If like me you have a drawer of old and unused mobile phones gathering dust you might just as well see if they’re worth anything. At the same time you’ll be adding greatly to the recycling habit so encouraged in these environmentally aware times. Read more
Going to Rock Festivals can be an expensive business these days. Gone are the days when you could just rock up with your sleeping bag and a tent. These days you have to mortgage the house for a three day pass and you have to plan a long time ahead. So what if it's going to rain...or be blisteringly hot? LatestFestivalWeather is a travel event weather tool developed by festival goers who understand what weather information the modern festival-goer needs. It's all about what to wear really, isn't it? That's assuming there isn't a tornado heading for the site, ... Read more
I was drawn to this charity and non-profit fundraising site because apart from the very important aspect of providing a platform for the collection of cash it has other strings to its bow. Read more
If you’re a charitable organization or a non-profit you need to spread your message loud and you definitely have to spread it wide when it comes to fundraising. Read more