The downside of having so many online charities to donate to is that they aren't subject to as much external auditing and accounting checks as well-known community based charities. There have been many reports of fraudulent online charities being set up not for maximising human well-being, but to purely pull a profit for the owners of the website. You would be highly advised to investigate a charity that you've heard about online thoroughly before running a fundraising a campaign for them. Do they have charity status and certification? The charities that have this status are regularly audited and could be considered trustworthy. If you are ever unsure of a charity's full credentials you should check with the authorities before giving them your account details or giving a donation.

With the sheer scope of the internet you're bound to find thousands or even millions of people with the same passion for cause related fundraising as you do. It's simply about getting your message out there on the new generation of charity social networks, videos on YouTube and articles online. Feedback to the people who are supporting you can be given through blog posts, images or even videos. Participating in the online community for raising money has never been easier, and is only a few clicks away!