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Facebook-ing Philanthropy

A viral application on the popular social networking site hints at the future of giving.

By Brian Braiker | Newsweek Web Exclusive

Oct 26, 2007 | Updated: 5:32 p.m. ET Oct 26, 2007

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Posted By: frogloop @ 11/04/2007 10:04:30 PM

Comment: While this article points out an important trend that enables nonprofits to leverage the long tail of the internet, there are some major barriers to replacing tried and true fundraising methods. As you can see from the analysis we ran a few months ago, very few groups will benefit in a major way from these tools: http://www.frogloop.com/facebook-causes-analysis . In a sense, a social networking platform is a microcosm of the internet, and the competition for attention and donor dollars (or supporters) is the same. The individual or organization with the largest network, the best-known brand, and the sexiest issue at the moment will win the most support. It's the same problem we face when launching a website -- we need to promote it. The social networking tools can accelerate this process, and a few groups will pick up a lucky few thousand dollars here and there. However, social networks alone are not likely to replace the volume of fundraising dollars needed by organizations any time soon.
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Posted By: kevincraft123 @ 10/26/2007 10:33:33 PM

Comment: I think the last line "gloat about in front of all their friends" sum up "online philanthropy." Certainly the ability to determine where money goes and lower transaction costs are nice, but most people who join these groups are doing it just to give the appearance that they care. Few can actually speak intelligently about these issues and that is the problem with online groups: it allows people to support causes without really knowing much about them.