A New Generation Reinvents Philanthropy
Yesterdays Wall Street Journal had and interesting article by Rachel Silverman about the new generation of Philanthropist that uses blogs and social-networking sites to solicit for there favorite causes. At the same time startup and seasoned charities are producing profiles for social-network Webb sites.
While young people are snubbing traditional ways to fund charities, they and young charity operators are finding that social-networking does the trick.
For example have a look at: Apps.Facebook.com/causes; Change.org; DoSomething.org.
Some of the new Webb base charities are attractive because contributors are allowed to directly connect with there recipients. These donors what high tech and high touch.
