HopeMob founder’s latest project uses celebrity influence for social good

May 2, 2013 2:03 PM Rebecca Grant
Rebecca Grant

Shaun King founded HopeMob to crowdfund for people in need. Today, he launched Upfront to connect influencers with their audience, and raise money for good on the side.

Rally.org lets causes share stories, raise money

June 26, 2012 7:40 PM Rebecca Grant
Rebecca Grant

Social fundraising startup Rally.org has raised $7.9 million in a first institutional round of funding.

The platform helps people to rally around causes they believe in. Anyone from individuals to large organizations can share their stories and raise money from …