# Crowdsourced Change Social good is increasingly powered by crowdsourced campaigns. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jun 13, 2011 | Category: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/crowdsourced-change1 ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.2/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Crowdsourced Change trend? **Crowdsourced Change:** What one person can do, many can do better—this is the idea behind crowdsourced social good initiatives, in which non-profits are seeking help for their causes via collaborative and social networks. By building an army of do-gooders through crowdsourcing initiatives, traditional social causes can be magnified; rather than simply asking people for donations and the like, these initiatives, instead, ask consumers to “come together” to do their part. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 21 to Jun 10, 2011 - Published: Jun 13, 2011 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Crowdsourced Change trend ### Crowdsourcing Crowdsourcing campaigns make it possible to build an army of do-gooders to magnify social causes and reach more people. ### Collaborative Creation Events that bring together a variety of people with different skills like Good for Nothing participants solve issues faster and can collaborate optimally to bring social changes. ### Micro-Crowdsourced Fundraising Platforms like Ten in Three combine traditional motivators behind giving with new knowledge and technology to raise funds for social and charity work in a short time. ## What the Crowdsourced Change trend means for industry ### For Social Impact Industries that seek to create positive change in society and promote social good can reference the powerful effects of crowdsourcing and micro-crowdsourced fundraising to reach more people and make more significant impacts. ### For Non-profit Non-profit organizations can take inspiration from the collaborative workspace like The Hub Network and utilize it to incubate ideas and create more significant impacts for social good. ### For Microfinance Microfinance organizations like FINCA use disruptive ideas like providing loans without collateral to help small-scale entrepreneurs and benefit poor individuals, thereby breaking the cycle of poverty. ## Trend signals for Crowdsourced Change Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 36%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 53% - Activity: 36% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Crowdsourced Change trend 6 featured examples from Mar 21 to Jun 10, 2011. - [Heroic Crowdsourced Art Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeletor-saves): Skeletor Saves is a Charitable Collection of He-Man Artwork (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize crowdsourcing platforms to revolutionize the art industry and connect artists with a wider audience. - [Micro-Crowdsourced Fundraising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-school-in-3-hours): This 'How to Build a School in 3 Hours' Video is Sure to Inspire (Category: Social Good) Implication: The non-profit sector can benefit greatly from micro-crowdsourced fundraising and social fundraising platforms, allowing them to reach a wider audience and engage more people in t… - [Social Innovation Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hub-network): The Hub Network Helps to Incubate Ideas for Change Around the World (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design co-working spaces that cater specifically to social innovators, providing them with the necessary resources and support to bring about so… - [Collaborative Creation Gigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-for-nothing): Good for Nothing Brings People Together for Fast-Track 'Doing' (Category: Social Good) Implication: Potential for disruptive innovation in zero-emission logistics organizations and sustainable transportation solutions. - [Crowdsourcing Environmental Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoapprentice): EcoApprentice Matches Problem Projects With Problem-Solvers (Category: Social Good) Implication: EcoApprentice creates opportunities for colleges and universities to promote real-world learning experiences and foster environmental problem-solving. - [Global Microfinance Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finca): FINCA Provides Financial Services to Low-Income Entrepreneurs (Category: Social Good) Implication: The microfinance industry offers opportunities for financial institutions to develop innovative products and services catered to low-income entrepreneurs. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - 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