Polls are still open

We’re now effectively running two open polls. The first, on the right hand column of the blog , is our public opinion poll on foundations and aligned investing. We have received early interests in the results from two major national papers, some trade press, and a new ezine – so lets get those numbers up. [...]

Online social networks and Second Life philanthropy

Thanks to Allison Fine and Beth Kanter – you can add these examples of networked philanthropy to the list that is growing here. More examples of SL fundraising. Homeless Avatar – Raising money for homeless teens in Span http://beth.typepad.com/beths_blog/2007/01/more_about_that.html Summary of Early Efforts to Fundraise in Second Life (6 months ago, includes ACS) http://beth.typepad.com/beths_blog/2006/06/nonprofits_in_s.html Relay [...]

Social Network Philanthropy – Redux

Months ago (08.06) I posted a call for examples of “social network philanthropy” – something along the lines of SocialPicks. Here’s what I’ve found – please send yours: Smartocracy GiveMeaning 59 Smartest Organizations list is worth looking at including their criteria Avatar Action – which is a website and 2L world connected freepledge Missionfish – [...]