The holiday season is upon us and—once again—we find ourselves poised to open our wallets and let the shopping frenzy begin. So far, holiday spending is up 15% from last year (comScore) and according to USA Today and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, charitable giving has also risen slightly from 2009-2010.
This should come as no surprise since brands and organizations are making it easier than ever for consumers to be charitable. In our research, we came across many organizations harnessing the power of social media to give back to the community and these are a few that we liked.
