With over 500 million users, the social networking website has the capacity and the contacts to affect change. These philanthropic Facebook innovations take advantage of the ease of online public information-sharing to achieve various definitions of the greater good.
Whether it's an individual fighting for a cause, company marketing freebies or Mark Zuckerberg using his profits to to help others, these charitable Facebook innovations allow altruism to flourish on the Internet.
30 Philanthropic Facebook Innovations
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Social Media Sacrifices
Celebs Offer Up Their Digital Lives for the Buy Life Campaign
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Altruistic Celeb Assassinations (UPDATE)
'Keep a Child Alive' Claims More Famous Victims
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Giving 2.0
Global Enhancement Via Social Networks
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Social Media Marijuana Support
Legalizing Pot in California is Backed by Facebook Employees
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Successful Social Media Protests
Did James Franco Cancel UCLA Commencement Speech Due to Facebook?
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Social Media Certifications
Facebook-Style Business Cards are Fun and Friendly
23
Social Media Druggies
Monica Gebruikt Tries to Get Addicted to Facebook Instead of Drugs
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Collaborative Twitter Fundraising
PayPal, eBay & MillerCoors Step Up to #BeatCancer
21
Facebook for Humanitarianism
A Million Voices Against FARC
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Viral Marketing for a Cause
Santa Swing
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Anti-Drunk Applications
The Social Media Sobriety Test Saves You From Embarrassment
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Facebook Responding to Concerns
New Page Designs Rolling Out
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Social Media Mug Shots
The Evesham Police Department Post Perpetrators to Facebook Page
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Extreme Billionaire Donations
‘Giving Pledge' has Mark Zuckerberg Donating Most of His Wealth
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Social Media Sustenance
The Meet Eater Plant Survives on Social Interactions With Users
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Epic Online Activism
Social Media to Fund Malaria Stricken Countries
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Merit Giving Mobiles
An iPhone App That Gives You Credit for Whatever You Do
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Viral Online Protests
Facebook Reverses its TOS After Viral Backlash, Begs Users to Stay
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Facebook Goes Green
Greenbook Application
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Social Runvertising
'Unleash Your Run' by Nike Treads the Streets of Paris
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Complimentary Denim Promotions
The 'Gap Facebook Places Deal' Offers Free Jeans to Customers
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Social Media for Social Good
Canadahelps Launches Great Canadian Giving Challenge
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Facebook Philanthropists
Mark Zuckerberg Pledges $100M to Newark Schools
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Footballer Facebook Campaigns
Landon Donovan Fans Plead for Him to Stay at Everton
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Facebook Blood Donors
Takes All Types
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Online Activism Initiatives
The Gap Facebook Campaign Aims to Donate $1 for Every Like
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Social Conscience Media
Jumo.com Will Connect Users to Non-Profit Organizations
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Sweet Charity Promotions
Baskin-Robbins' 31-Cent Scoop Night
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Prizes For Web Searching
SwagBucks.com Lets You Score Big Just by Searching
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AI-Driven Video Generation Platforms
Cadbury Launches the a Cheer for Every Volunteer Campaign
Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
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
Philanthropy-Inspired Collections
The I’m Library People Initiative Encourages Holiday Giving
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
QSR Hunger Initiatives
Starbucks Expands FoodShare Program with Customer Participation Options
Revolutionary Social Networking Platforms
Soei aims to contribute value to the Global Community
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
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
AI-Enhanced Digital Marketing Tools
Alison.ai Offers a Modern Solution for Marketing Professionals
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Social Gratitude Platforms
Kevin Brilliant Debuts the Take The Win™ Platform
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Delivery-Based Food Rescue Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner on Food Rescue
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
Generative AI Healthcare Solutions
Light-It Group Debuts a New Chapter — Enlighten Ventures
Matchmaking Dating Apps
The 'Cheers' Dating App Incorporates Friend into the Experience
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
Simplified Content Creation
FastContent Generates Daily Social Media Posts with Just One Click
Positivity-Sharing Platforms
What Went Well Today is an Open-Source Space to Share Daily Hope
Do-Good Pizza Taste Tests
The Good Tastes Better Social Experiment Sees Purpose Impact Perception
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
Boostrbot Transforms Likes Into Leads
Community Engagement Platforms
Dmany Builds Loyal Communities to Fuel Growth and Success
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Pay-What-You-Want Gaming Platforms
Humble Bundle Changes Game Distribution with Flexible Pricing
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Feel-Good Financial Campaigns
Ally Financial's Banksgiving Supports Customers in Need with Funds
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms
Socap.ai Simplifies Startup Fundraising and Expands Networks
Beauty Innovation Funds
L’Oréal's Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients Were Announced
Social Post Organizers
Users Save and Organize LinkedIN Posts into Collections with Coolify
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Kid-Focused Pizza Donation Campaigns
Domino’s Pizza is Running Its Thanks and Giving Campaign
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Charitable Advent Calendars
24 Good Deeds Offers a Digital Advent Calendar with a Purpose
Basketball Social Networks
Basktball is the Sports Social Network for Fans and Players Alike
Diabetes Research Crowdfunding Campaigns
Supersapiens Expands into the Diabetes Market
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Introvert Networking Platforms
The 'IONA' Platform Connects Users Together Daily Over Email
Custom Personal Landing Pages
HeroPage Lets Users Create Personal Pages with Custom Templates
Socially Connected Workout Apps
The 'SocialPump' App Connects Athletes to Their Friends
Collaborative Social Networks
Peatch Makes it Easier for People to Connect and Work Together
Simple Creator Support Platforms
Buy Me a Beer Online Lets Creators Receive Support Via Payments
Startup Networking Platforms
Connect with Startups, Jobs, and Collaborators with Next Play
Social Fitness Partnerships
Jimbo Connects Fitness Lovers so Its Easier to Find Sports Partners
Social Connection-Focused Initiatives
Meals on Wheels America Combats Loneliness Among Seniors
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Digital Gifting Platforms
On Me Makes the Traditional Gift Card Experience Modern & Personal
Upgraded Crowdfunding Platforms
Kickstarter Now Allows Users to Pledge for a Campaign Late
Meaningful Connection Platforms
Livebeam Wants to Connect Like-minded People in an Online Space
AI-Based Social Fitness Platforms
Impakt Allows You to Share, Track Progress, and Gain Followers
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Child-Centric Online Safety Campaigns
Wondershare FamiSafe Engages Parents with a Contest
Interactive Educational Platforms
Nealfun.pro Offers Fun and Engaging Web Experiences for All
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Social Media Giveaway Tools
Facebook Comment Picker Streamlines Selection and Boosts Engagement
Connective Men's Wellness Apps
'Find a Men's Group' Helps Men Seeking Community and Support
Endurance Athlete-Specific Social Networks
Front Pack's New Social Network is on Its Website & App
Prolonged Activism Campaigns
Oxfam's Stay In The Fight Encourages Lasting Social Influences
Personal Efficiency Optimizers
8020.in Everything Maximizes Results by Focusing on the Key 20%
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
Minimalist Social Media
Othrys Provides Social Media Optimized for Learning and Productivity
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
AI Social Media Engagement
LinkFluence Produces Compelling LinkedIn Posts Effortlessly
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Career Platform AI Features
LinkedIn Introduces a Slew of AI-Powered Enhancements
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Genuine Connection Platforms
Youmetalks Prioritizes Authentic Connection in a Digital Age
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Connective Non-Profit Funding
Wingtap Connects Users with Charities in Need of Fund
Connective Sports Apps
Acti Forges Connections Between Like-Minded Sports Lovers
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Digital Student Opportunities
Campus Connect Links Students to Tailored Opportunities Worldwide
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Comprehensive Link-in-Bio Resources
Many.bio Helps Consolidate Busy Professionals Pages
Health System Improvement Initiatives
Eli Lilly and Company Has Announced a Donation to UNICEF
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Charity Donation Discovery
CharityExplorer Helps You Find, Donate To, and Track Charities Easily
Social-Based Newsletters
Pi.fyi by Perfectly Imperfect is a Newsletter for "People with Taste"
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
eBook-Creating Content Platforms
'Ebookany' Transforms Web Content into an eBook
Privacy-Conscious Tools
The Fediverse Share Button is Designed to Enhance Content Sharing
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
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
Kindness-Promoting Flower Sharing Initiatives
Heirloom Roses Joins Growing Kindness Project
Connective Daily Email Groups
Glory Morning Connects Like-Minded People Via Email
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Charitable E-Bike Initiatives
Lectric Bikes Partnered with Mr. Beast to Give Away 600 Bikes
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
Children-Focused Literacy Campaigns
Scholastic Focuses on Expanding Access to Books
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
Friendship-Focused Finance Agreements
'Friends Over Money' Let's You Make Agreements with Friends
Social Media Lead Generation
IgLeadGen Helps People Find and Target Leads for Business
Updated Social Web Apps
Mastodon's New Update Streamlines Notifications and Posting Capabilities
In-Person Community Builders
Spon Empowers People to Build Up Their Communities
Daily Kindness Prompts
'Sharing Your Kindness' Makes Spreading Positivity a Daily Habit
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Faith-First Online Platforms
The Mission Connects Like-Minded People Looking for a Deeper Meaning
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships
Important Sharing Apps
The FinhApp Let's You Share Wills or Messages with Loved Ones
Community-Driven Public Maps
Happy Face Local Updates Allows Users to Comment on Neighborhood Maps
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it