E-Philanthropy Sites
Helping.org
(http://www.helping.org)
This AOL-sponsored site is designed as a one-stop online resource to
help people find volunteer and giving opportunities in
their local communities and beyond. The site also provides
online resources and tools to help nonprofits utilize the
Internet in their strategic planning, recruiting, and fundraising.
Independent Charities of America
(http://www.independentcharities.org/)
A nonprofit organization that pre-screens and certifies the
charities it presents to potential donors via Web-based
giving, workplace giving programs, and other low-cost fundraising methods. Charities are reviewed and certified annually.
AllCharities.com
(http://www.allcharities.com/)
A searchable database of charities and nonprofits that channels 100
percent of online donations to recipient organizations. The site
also sells Web-based services to nonprofits
and provides a mechanism for organizations to securely
receive donations.
4Charity.com
(http://www.4charity.com/)
A direct-donation site where users are guaranteed that 100
percent of their donations are received by the nonprofit of their choice. The site earns revenue by
offering advanced Internet tools and services
to nonprofits and corporations.
Recent Articles on E-Philanthropy Sites
True, Christy. "Charities Online: E-giving Makes Donating Easy and Helps Groups Raise Money at Lower Costs" Special to the Seattle Times 12/19/99.
Dean, Katie. "Where Charity Begins Online" Wired News
12/7/99.
Stewart, Sandra. "I Gave at the Office Computer" and
"Not for Profit" Industry Standard 11/29/99.
Donahue, Sean. "Hassle-Free Philanthropy"
in Business 2.0 10/99.
Black, Kathi. "Online Do-Gooders." Industry Standard 10/4/99.
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