7iC - Digital Heroes: Digital Platforms

The non-profit structure—donation-backed, humanitarian-focused, member-based—presents an opportunity for some really neat ways of putting social media to good use. Read more...

Charities rely on public support and so need to find new ways to reach their supporters, potential donors and volunteers. Social media can be one of the most effective ways for charities to build supporters, boost donations, share success stories, network with like-minded organisations, encourage people to sign up to campaigns, recruit volunteers, or demonstrate the impact of their work. Read more...

Online encyclopaedias are great for concise and correct overviews. 

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Suggested articles include:

• Facebook - Britannica
• Social network - Britannica
• Twitter - Britannica
• YouTube - Britannica