One definition of the word mojo is that is an often elusive quality that sets one person apart from everyone else. In the case of mojopages.com the aim is to set businesses apart from each other on account of a rating system based on customer reviews. Read more
If like me you struggled to fully understand this sites description of itself at first glance then don’t beat yourself up too much. Developed by a couple of economics professors, it’s a fundraising application for non-profit organizations using some clever "behavioural algorithms" to milk as much as possible from the existing social networks of supporters. Read more
It never ceases to amaze me how the advent of the internet seems to have brought with it a complete change in many peoples attitude towards asking for cash. In the days of pen and paper I wonder just how many men would have written to friends, and friends of friends, asking them to chip in and pay for a wedding as a surprise for a deserving partner? Read more
YouCaring is one of the latest fundraising apps to appear and looking at it there is little to differentiate it from lot of the others although the site is keen to point out it is totally free apart from PayPal charges. Read more
The developing world misses out on a lot of what the rest of us take for granted and high on the list of these imbalances must surely be higher education. Vittana is trying to put this right and although currently only a small drop in a large ocean looks to be setting an admirable example with its student loan model. Read more
There are an awful lot of crowdfunding apps around and most allow you to raise funds for a wide range of causes. Giveforward.com clearly focuses on helping people suffering from serious illness and encourages friends and family to set up a page and spread the word through social networks. Read more
Do you find it hard to keep up with all the books that are released these days? You used to be able to walk into your local bookstore and pick up a 'what's new' pamphlet but the humble and much-loved bookshop is beginning to become a thing of the past. Then there's the online releases too, of course. So where do you find out about all the latest book releases? BookPeeper is a simple book shopping tool that details all the books, whether online or on paper, that are released today. BookPeeper is a simple shopping tool that gives ... Read more
For any non-profit organization keeping as much of the cash that comes in from donations for use on the actual cause is paramount. By far the largest expense suffered in any campaign comes from high administration charges. Read more
Razoo is one of a number of sites helping fundraisers get their message across to a wider public and then accommodate the donor payment process. Individuals and non-profits can benefit from the features as can large corporations and foundations. Read more
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