Social Good Network Announces Shop for Your Cause Week

Nov. 12, 2012 - PRLog -- November 12, 2012, Boise, Idaho - Social Good Network’s first annual Shop for Your Cause Week will launch November 16th and culminate on Black Friday, November 23rd, one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Social Good Network’s cause shopping website turns purchases from hundreds of major retailers into donations for a shopper’s favorite cause. Purchases cost the same, but members earn and direct funds to any of the 1.6 million nonprofits on the site.

During Shop for Your Cause Week, the nonprofit that earns the most through shopping and direct giving will receive a $1000 donation from Social Good Network. The individual that gives the most will receive a $100 gift card. Highlighted nonprofits are Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Boise Bicycle Project, Boise Contemporary Theater, Boise Philharmonic, Boise Rotary Club, Certified Wildlife Friendly, Create Common Good, Garden City Library Foundation, Genesis World Mission, Giraffe Laugh, Home Partnership Foundation, Idaho Botanical Garden, Idaho Pedestrian and Bicycle Alliance, Idaho Youth Ranch, Make-A-Wish Idaho, The Mentoring Network, Salvation International, Semilla Nueva, Sustainable Futures, Terry Reilly Health Services, United Way of Treasure Valley, Whittier Elementary and YMCA Treasure Valley. Visit http://www.socialgoodnetwork.com to view individual videos by these nonprofits encouraging shoppers to shop for their cause.  

The National Retail Federation (http://www.nrf.com/modules.php?name=News&op=viewlive&...) projects that people will spend over $96 billion online this holiday season alone. “Whether people are shopping for the holidays, for their business, or for everyday items, Social Good Network empowers them to make a difference, without spending anything extra, 365 days a year. Our innovative tools and technology are also helping nonprofits engage supporters and increase their online fundraising. ” said Antonia Chappell, the company’s Chief Innovator & Co-founder.

About Social Good Network

Social Good Network turns online purchases into donations shoppers can direct to any of the 1.6 million nonprofits on its site, without any added cost. Social Good Network's innovative online fundraising solutions and community connect nonprofits, individuals, and brands through social media, shopping, and everyday acts of goodness. Join for free at socialgoodnetwork.com.