Virtual Piggy, a website that allows youth under 18 to make online payments, has partnered with the American Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals, reports Daily Finance. The partnership means youth under 18 can safely donate directly to the ASCPA via the website.

The Cause Marketing Forum, released a new study that ranked the effectiveness of 63 campaigns, reports the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The study found that charities that offered shoppers a chance to give at the checkout raised more than $358-million last year.

Razoo, an online crowdfunding site, is hosting an online fundraiser for the Smithsonian Museum, reports Yahoo Finance. This fundraiser represents the first time the Smithsonian has used crowdfunding on a large scale.