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.
Implications - Social media is becoming more than just a way to pass the time. Products that feature an element of the Internet are becoming forms of expression for modern shoppers.
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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Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Eco-Friendly Inclusive Apparel
SHEIN Launches evoluSHEIN Line Designed to be Accessible for All
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
AI-Powered Video Content Creation
GoDaddy Studio Launches AI-Powered Instant Video
Digital Growth Initiatives
KPMG Announced a Metaverse Program to Help Employees Grow
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Online Mental Health Communities
'Side by Side' Offers Online Anonymous Connections for Health
Neutral-Toned Metaverse Footwear
Toms Expands its Metaverse and NFT Collection to North America
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
AI-Powered Virtual Influencers
Antelope is Making Virtual Influencers More Capable with AI Tech
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
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
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Text-Based Social Medias
'Artifact' is an Upcoming Article-Focused Social Media Service
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
Boostrbot Transforms Likes Into Leads
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
AI-Powered Employee Training Services
VirtualSpeech Blends Generative AI with VR for Training
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Zero-Waste Voucher Solutions
On-us Launches New Technology for Sustainable Event Engagement
Social Good Clothing Drives
SHEIN and New Circles Join Forces for a Clothing Drive on April 20th
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Inclusive Diamond Campaigns
Pandora's Diamonds for All Campaign Features Diverse Icons
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
Influencer Christmas Campaigns
An Influencer Couple from Wigan Launched the Giftmas Tree Project
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Tax-Season Online Campaigns
These Video Ad Spots Urge Canadians to Take Advantage Of Tax Benefits
Virtual Shopping Assistants
Firework's AVA is a Digital Human That Enhances E-Commerce with AI
Charitable Shopping Assistants
Give Freely Harnesses the Power of Online Shopping for Good
AI Search Engines
OSO AI Scans Text Across the Expanse of the Internet
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Kindness-Focused Social Media
Kyndr is a Community-Based Social Media Platform
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Virtual AI Offices
MetaWork Lets Employees Collaborate Via Digital Avatars
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
Small Business Grants Program
eBay Kicks Off Its Fifth Annual Up & Running Grants Program
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Influencer Partnership Platforms
impact.com Launches a New Platform for Influencer Management
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Educational Charity Campaigns
'Learning Palooza' Empowers Communities through Education, Action
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
AI-Powered Freelance Services
Fiverr Helps People Co-Create with Artificial Intelligence
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
AI Social Hubs
Promptzone is an Online Space for Curious Minds to Connect and Share Ideas
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
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
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Social Good Ski Initiatives
Christy Sports Launched the Nordica Unleashed Outreach
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
'ASOS' is Taking Steps to Weed Out Vendors Who Use Child Labor
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Social Media Expansive Features
Twitter Blue Adds New Perk Features Through Uploads
Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
Charity Super.Mkt Will Take Over Fenwick's on Bond Street
Empowering Watermark Campaigns
The UNFPA's 'bodyright' Campaign Brings Awareness to Online Rights
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Enriching Senior Initiatives
Ogilvy Shanghai Debuts a Seniors Initiative Called 'Morning Shanghai'
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Award-Winning Fundraising Platforms
Pledge is Utilized by Companies, Nonprofits, and Individuals
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Children-Supporting Trust Initiatives
The Children who Trust Again Campaign Supports Abuse Victims
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
Canadian Cancer Support Platforms
Wellspring Cancer Support Recently Unveiled a New Website
Community Challenge Platforms
Nas.io Let's Anyone Create and Manage Their Own Online Challenges
Charitable E-Bike Initiatives
Lectric Bikes Partnered with Mr. Beast to Give Away 600 Bikes
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Crowdsourced Fact-Checking Features
Twitter Launches the Fact-Checking 'Community Notes' Feature
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Social Wishlist Networks
WishSpace Lets Users Store Their Wishlists for Easier Gifting
Creativity-Focused Online Networks
NOCK is an Online Network for Creatives to Collaborate
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love