Singapore charities go online to reach donors

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With Singaporeans more generous than ever when giving through online channels, charities have begun innovating to embrace the connected generation.

From clicking for coupons, to "liking" a Facebook page and tapping an ez-link card - charities are trying to reach out to donors through innovative platforms.

Last Friday, the Community Chest (ComChest) launched a campaign in which all it takes to donate is to tap an ez-link card on billboards in MRT stations.

In March, Singapore-based start-up CLLIKE revamped its website, via which participating firms donate US$1 (S$1.25) each time the start-up helps attract a "like" on their Facebook page.

Online fund-raising websites

SGGives.org
This is Singapore's largest online donation portal, serving more than 270 charities.

ComChest.org.sg
Users can make one-time or monthly donations.

SimplyGiving.com
A Singapore-registered firm, the donation website operates in more than 10 countries in Asia. It is the region's largest online giving community.

Give.sg
Individuals can create their personal fund-raising pages. Last year, it partnered the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore to encourage people to run for a cause, raising more than $150,000.

Cliquefund.com
A new crowdfunding website which supports social enterprises here.

CLLIKE.com
When users "like" a company through this website, the firm donates US$1 (S$1.25) to charity. Users need not pay a cent.