Do You Know These Five Philanthropy-Driven Apps?
The digital dawn has captured vast chunks of our lives inside pocket-sized screens. No longer do we need thousands of machines to accomplish just as many simple tasks; thanks to apps, we can now check the time, the weather, our schedules, messages and infinitely more from the handheld convenience of a small silicon rectangle.
No smartphone user can deny that apps have streamlined our approach to nearly every activity, especially philanthropy. Making a donation traditionally includes handing over cash, or writing a check; however a new and innovate wave of apps is determined to revolutionize the giving process. By seamlessly weaving charity into popular mobile services such as step counters, GPS, and more, these apps are transforming philanthropy into a free-flowing, passive byproduct of modern life.
- GoodSAM — GoodSAM is a completely free, crowdfunded project that alerts medical professionals in the event of injuries and other emergencies. Users can register as alerters, who inform trained specialists of medical emergencies, or as certified responders (volunteers who offer aid).
- Budge — Budge capitalizes on the thrill of a bet, offering users the ability to turn anything into a challenge, where losers make a small donation to a cause of their choice. By incentivising challenges, Budge is an excellent tool to boost motivation, accomplish goals, and give a bit back all at once.
- Feedie — If you can’t resist the urge to post pictures of your most delicious meals to social media, Feedie is for you. Simply use the app to post a photo of your meal (while dining at one of hundreds of participating locations), and Feedie will make a donation to the Lunchbox Fund, an organization that provides meals to South African schoolchildren.
- Charity Miles — Charity Miles ensures your workouts generate plenty of burnt calories, plus a little extra. The app will match every mile you walk, run or bike with a donation. Users choose a gift recipient from a pool of over 40 charities. With every step, Charity Miles moves you closer to both fitness and philanthropy objectives.
- Check-In For Good — With this app, businesses can establish and list mini-fundraisers for any cause. Customers can then use mobile devices’ GPS function to “check in,” at that business; for each check in, participating businesses will donate to their listed cause. It’s a clever strategy that promotes charitable endeavors, while simultaneously introducing consumers to new and interesting local offerings.
