Crowdsourcing Philanthropy

Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 14:00
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Posted by Scott Stadum.

Say one has quite a bit of money to donate to a good cause, but isn't sure who to give it to. How might she or he decide where the money should go?

Paul Buchheit, the creator of Gmail and AdSense and one of the first Google employees, is crowdsourcing suggestions for where he should donate a "bunch of money." Using Google Moderator, Mr. Buchheit is asking for recommendations of IRS recognized public charities, with broad public support and a few public endorsements before he decides who gets the donation.

This is a fantastic use of Google Moderator and a fun way to raise awareness about wonderful organizations like Doctors Without Borders and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. But what's even cooler, and of course we're completely biased...Idealist.org is on the list!

If we're lucky, maybe we'll win a "bunch of money" and continue to help our supporters turn good intentions into action. Please check out our profile, leave a comment and consider voting for Idealist!

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i am so glad to see that

Submitted by jim johnson (not verified) on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 11:52.

i am so glad to see that people are donating. I love to donate and this
is such a good idea.

local organisations

Submitted by A.M. Niwagaba (not verified) on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 20:10.

There are bunches of Not for profit Organisations that have all it takes but other than go to the country side where their service are needed, they choose to keep in the city centres, their staff live first class lifestyles and the original intention looses meaning. Sometimes it is difficul6t how they determine which activities to do and where becasue they do not waant unsolicited proposals no matter how good ones idea is.
If every penny collected for philanthropic causes was put to good use, the world would be a better place. Small rural based community organisations can actually make a difference, though they have no websites etc. sometimes they do not need alot to make the desired difference. They should be sougt and given a chance.
thank you
niwagabaa@yahoo.com

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