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 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 are going to set up a nonprofit and donation enabled website there's absolutely no reason for it to look shabby. Organizing staff need help but don’t always have the knowledge or big budget to seek it out. Truth is, most people who start nonprofit organizations are really passionate about their mission though not so much when it comes to technology, web design or fundraising. That’s where Bellstrike comes in. They are passionate about all of that and want to help small nonprofit organizations free their time and energy to fulfill their missions. With domain design tools like Bellstrike ... Read more
Ulele is one of a number of crowdfunding sites aimed at social and creative projects. Indeed if your idea doesn’t have an outcome that is artistic, community-minded, or for the betterment of society it won’t get past the vetting process. 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
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
It’s great to see the crowdfunding model used for the benefit of social and community schemes rather than as a business fundraising exercise and ricebowlproject.com has a pretty comprehensive offering in this arena. 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
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
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