Video games aren't just for entertainment anymore. In fact, some developers are creating games that help charities promote change. Allison Fine, the host of Social Good, talks with Alex Quinn, executive director of Games for Change, and Brian Reich, principal at GamesThatGive, about how video games are being used to advance charitable causes. (Running time: 12:59)

Allison Fine, a nonprofit leader and expert on technology and communications, discusses how charities and foundations can more effectively use social-media tools to spread their messages and raise money. Ms. Fine will incorporate suggestions and questions from readers into her podcasts and invites you to send e-mail messages to her at afine@demos.org. Look for new installments on the first Thursday of every month.