Charitable causes are going virtual as more and more companies and individuals flock to the Internet to do good. The Internet has so many advantages for online social initiatives, whether it’s to crowd-fund a startup or spread awareness of a social issue through a social media engine. From Twitter-powered goodwill to social bribing for charity, here are the different ways the Internet and social media have lent themselves to social causes.
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28 Online Social Initiatives
Virtual Charity Innovations, from Twitter Auctions to Viral Boob Grab:
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Viral Boob Grabs for Cancer
Celeb Booby Scare Video for the 'Save a Tit' Campaign
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Giving 2.0
Global Enhancement Via Social Networks
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Monetized Social Media
Hellohello Pays You to Hang Out Online
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Virtual Good Samaritans
'Twitter Angels' Aid Ailing Job-Seekers
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Crowdfunded Animal Rescue
Consumer Dollars and Visitor Clicks Support Worthy Causes
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Collaborative Twitter Fundraising
PayPal, eBay & MillerCoors Step Up to #BeatCancer
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Consumer Directed Philanthropy
The Amex Members Project
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Celebrity Mom Charities
Nicole Richie's Gift Registry For Needy Moms
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Viral Marketing for a Cause
Santa Swing
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Second Life Charity Event
World's Largest Coffee Morning
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Charitable Social Media Shoes
Digg and TOMS Shoes Release Special-Edition Footwear
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Charitable Jet-Setting
Greg Krause Uses JetBlue Promotion to Raise Funds for Zambia School
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Social Media Chardonnay
Fledgling 'Twitter' Wine Encourages Child Literacy
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Corporate Secret Sites
The Goodness500 Website States Companies "Good" Impact
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Browser Charity Celebration
Firefox Celebrates 500 Million Download with 500 Million Rice Grains
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Bumper Stickers for Avatars
Twibbon Lets You Sport Your Cause On Your Twitter Profile Image
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Pro-Open Source Sites
Shareable Website Shows the Good Will Ability of the Internet
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Green & Charitable Birthdays
ECHOage
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Twitter-Powered Goodwill
Twipple Encourages Spontaneous Acts of Kindness
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Charity Viral
ActionAid Asks Who Pays with Customised Game
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Just By Searching the Web, Raise Money For Charity
GoodSearch & GoodShop
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Social Networks That Share Ad Revenue
ZenZuu
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"Selling Out" for Charity
Tony Hawk Introduces 'Tony Hawk Experience' to Benefit THF
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Effort-Free Charity
ReplyforAll Lets Your E-Mail Signatures Advance Your Cause
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Charity Twitter Auctions
@Drew on the Block to Aid Livestrong Foundation
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Crowd-Funded Startups
Outvesting Helps Irish Companies Using a Grassroots Approach
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Social Bribing For Charity
@tferriss Donates to Charity With Every New Twitter Follower
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Social Biz Rankings
Tuggle Rates Businesses on Community Commitment
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AI-Driven Video Generation Platforms
Cadbury Launches the a Cheer for Every Volunteer Campaign
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Advanced Social Advertising Tools
Invoca is Now Integrated with Pinterest, Snapchat, & TikTok
Charitable Streaming Service Pop-Ups
All Proceeds from 'As Seen on Netflix' Support Mental Health
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
Electric Microbus Charity Auctions
Volkswagen Hosts an ID. Buzz Virtual Auction in Canada
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
AI Promo Code Platforms
SimplyCodes Combines AI and Crowdsourcing to Test Discount Codes
Online Mental Health Communities
'Side by Side' Offers Online Anonymous Connections for Health
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Internet Safety Metaverses
Google & Roblox's Be Internet Awesome World Teaches Online Safety
QSR Hunger Initiatives
Starbucks Expands FoodShare Program with Customer Participation Options
Stuttering Awareness Initiatives
The Canadian Stuttering Association & john st. Launch a Campaign
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
Boostrbot Transforms Likes Into Leads
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms
Socap.ai Simplifies Startup Fundraising and Expands Networks
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Pay-What-You-Want Gaming Platforms
Humble Bundle Changes Game Distribution with Flexible Pricing
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Social Good Computer Drives
Digitunity Partners with OBAE to Address Technological Barriers
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Virtual Shopping Assistants
Firework's AVA is a Digital Human That Enhances E-Commerce with AI
AI Search Engines
OSO AI Scans Text Across the Expanse of the Internet
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Kindness-Focused Social Media
Kyndr is a Community-Based Social Media Platform
Basketball Social Networks
Basktball is the Sports Social Network for Fans and Players Alike
Small Business Grants Program
eBay Kicks Off Its Fifth Annual Up & Running Grants Program
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges
The X Merch Collection Includes Two Styles
Virtual AI Offices
MetaWork Lets Employees Collaborate Via Digital Avatars
Introvert Networking Platforms
The 'IONA' Platform Connects Users Together Daily Over Email
Randomized Internet Pages
Project Random Shuffles the Internet to Retrieve Blog Posts and Pages
Simple Creator Support Platforms
Buy Me a Beer Online Lets Creators Receive Support Via Payments
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
International Awareness-Bringing Events
Illumina Recently Ran Its Steps Against Cancer Campaign
AI Image Generators
Create Custom Social Media Visuals Easily with Imitate AI's Powerful Features
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Meaningful Connection Platforms
Livebeam Wants to Connect Like-minded People in an Online Space
Closet-Clearing Challenges
Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge Boosts Garment Donations
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Company Culture-Enhancing Communication Tools
Motivosity Has Unveiled a New Feature Called Spaces
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
AI-Powered Influencer Searches
Vidovo Launches a Influencer Discovery Feature with AI Capabilities
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns
The Community Creates the Limited Electoral Coins
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Inclusive Women's Health Forums
The Online Health Community Offers Topic-Specific Connection
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Connective Non-Profit Funding
Wingtap Connects Users with Charities in Need of Fund
Intentional Online Experiences
Slow Internet Takes Users Back to a More Enriching Online World
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Paralympic Fundraising Initiatives
CPC & PFC Debut IGNITE the Light Virtual Seats Initiative
Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
Charity Super.Mkt Will Take Over Fenwick's on Bond Street
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Enriching Senior Initiatives
Ogilvy Shanghai Debuts a Seniors Initiative Called 'Morning Shanghai'
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Pre-Loved Ancestral Apparel
McCann Japan and SAFARI Debut the Second Life Social Commerce Platform
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Award-Winning Fundraising Platforms
Pledge is Utilized by Companies, Nonprofits, and Individuals
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
AI Social Media Enhancement
Attract AI Elevates Charm on Social Media with a Few Taps
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Canadian Cancer Support Platforms
Wellspring Cancer Support Recently Unveiled a New Website
Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools
IMPACT+ Has Debuted the Creative Optimizer Self-Service Tool
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Censorship-Combatting Social Media Campaigns
Operation Retweet Uses AI-Generated Avatars
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Charitable E-Bike Initiatives
Lectric Bikes Partnered with Mr. Beast to Give Away 600 Bikes
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Community Challenge Platforms
Nas.io Let's Anyone Create and Manage Their Own Online Challenges
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Empowering Nonprofit Organizations
NTI is Committed to Supporting the Disability Community
Niche Number-Focused Community Forums
37 Heaven is a Place for Users to Celebrate the Number 37
In-Person Community Builders
Spon Empowers People to Build Up Their Communities
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Charity Donation Discovery
CharityExplorer Helps You Find, Donate To, and Track Charities Easily
Social Wishlist Networks
WishSpace Lets Users Store Their Wishlists for Easier Gifting
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships
Social Media Visibility Boosting
Instagram hashtags is a Free Service to Enhance Your Instagram
Creativity-Focused Online Networks
NOCK is an Online Network for Creatives to Collaborate