In today’s society, there are many problems throughout the world that each of us are moved and impacted by. Whether or not we choose to take action upon these problems is our own choice. If you want to make a small difference in this world, then there may be a site for you. Change.org is a Web site that hopes to facilitate the means in which passionate people gather to make a difference on any given issue. Change.org allows people to submit their ideas on what needs to be changed in the world and the site connects them with nonprofit organizations that are built upon making that exact change. People are able to submit their thoughts to groups of people who may be able to make it happen. So far, the site is very popular with tons of users (and an even greater quantity of ideas for change.) What I find interesting is that organizations can build a group of supporters to help carry an entire campaign. They call it “viral fundraising.” It is the simple concept of increasing the magnitude of success that you can receive from your own peers. Organizations post how much they have raised through the site which is interesting to see as well.

The other side to change.org is the political section, where politicians and campaigners use the site to build trust and gain support of voters who can put them in office. Candidate pages are full of information, photos, helpful videos, supporter bios and endorsements. If you’re not sure where candidates agree with you on important issues,
take the presidential matchmaker quiz. Whether you are an advocate for a well-known nonprofit or simply have a small town cause that needs help, it’s worth checking out change.org It is free to be a member and donating is 100% voluntary.