the impact

Social Mission

Sympact's mission, as implied by its name, is to make a sympathetic impact. The peer-to-peer nature of the internet enables new ways for people to support worthwhile charities and causes. People can now be direct, active participants in the cause they support. Gone are the days of simply writing checks and reading annual reports. In addition to contribute money, supporters of a cause can: expand awareness, share valuable information, and volunteer their time and services. Sympact's role is to support and expand these activities with our technology.

Charity Interaction Platform

Sympact was originally formed with the idea of developing the digital equivalent of the Lance Armstrong Foundation's "Live Strong" bracelet campaign. After discover the power of user-customizable "digital badges" as giving recognition tools, we sought to create a new paradigm for the way individuals interact with charities.

StandFor.us is an exploration of how technology can enhance the three modes through which an individual can support a charity. We call this paradigm, Give/Do/Show.

  1. Give -- Contribute money or goods

  2. Do -- Perform as task

  3. Show -- Raise Awareness