This document discusses the large number of non-profits and causes competing for limited resources and attention in today's digital world. It notes that most charities now use social media, and online fundraising through sites like GlobalGiving and Causes has raised millions. However, it questions whether all this "transactional giving" through clicks and posts actually makes people more thoughtful philanthropists who consider how their donations can make a real difference.

1. “Feeling Whelmed in a Cause Driven World” Mashable – Summer of Social GoodAugust 28, 2009

2. We invest in people and ideas that can change the world

3. I like doing GOOD

4. If I had to guess… you do too!

6. WE blog tweet 4 Donate Vote Petition GOOD

7. D GOOD

8. FOR GOODness SAKE!!!

9. All competing for two things: Our limited resources Our limited attention spans 1.5 Million Nonprofits …in the United States alone

10. Online Fundraising Remains Strong… Twestival ($250K) Global Giving US Challenge ($340K) Causes Birthday Wish ($2M in past 6 mos)

11. SOCIAL MEDIA

12. SOCIAL CONNECTIONS

13. 89% of charitable organizations are using some form of social media including 66 % of respondents in 2007 and 75% in 2008 report they monitor the Internet for buzz, posts, conversations etc. More than 80% of those studied feel that social media is at least “somewhat important” to their future strategy; 45% responded that social media is very important Reference: The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Marketing Research

15. Are we really giving because we are compelled to support an organization?

17. Take Action Escalator… start a movement start an organization start a group/club join a movement volunteer sign a petition donate slactivism: send an e-mail, post a link, discuss, play a game, prosumerism

18. Don’t Settle…