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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Opinion

November 18, 2008

Web Site Offers 'Social-Citizen Makeover'

Do you need a nonprofit makeover?

Social Citizens (Beta), a Web site created by the Case Foundation, is offering a “social-citizen makeover,” in which five winners will receive a video camera, a $100 gift certificate for Apple products, and advice from a social-media expert.

To enter the contest, participants must answer eight multiple choice questions to determine if they are indeed social activists. The first question asks:

Before I pledge my support (time or money) to a cause or organization I care about, I …

  • Ask my friends what they know about it.
  • Check out the organization’s Web site.
  • Google it.
  • Don’t bother researching it. They all do good, right?

After answering the quiz, participants must write a short essay on how they will use the potential prizes to further good causes.

Ian Wilhelm

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