Mobile tech is changing the game for philanthropy
Tyler Wells Lynch, Reviewed.com / USA TODAY
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Smartphones and mobile apps are broadening the reach of charitable donations
It's often assumed that technology makes us antisocial, funneling our attention away from people and toward our gadgets during commutes, meals, even family gatherings.
But mobile tech is proving to be a catalyst for positive social change. It's made it easier than ever to connect donors with charities, to raise funds, and to facilitate social entrepreneurship in the developing world.
PERSONALIZING CHARITY
A variety of new mobile apps leverage the power of mobile connectivity to make giving as simple as skipping your morning coffee — literally.
Download the I Can Go Without app and do just that. Whenever you feel like you can skip routine expenses, such as coffee or an iTunes download, you can use the app to create small pledges, which are then converted into donations to charity partners such as Thirst Relief and Oxfam. The idea is to funnel some of the capital Americans spend on tiny, negligible purchases into more lasting causes.
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