The Big Society Network (BSN) would like to hear from philanthropists who want to use technology, such as mobile phones, social networks or the internet to donate.

This is part of the research it is conducting to promote the use of technology in philanthropy. Its online research and collaboration centre, called “Spring”, is looking at how technology is being used to promote giving and focus on how to enhance it.

BSN is working on this programme in partnership with the Nominet Trust, an organisation that promotes safe use of the internet and Nesta, which advises on the use of technology to tackle issues in society.

As part of the Spring project, BSN also wants to work with entrepreneurs, technology experts and voluntary sector representatives. It is inviting people to contribute to its LinkedIn and Twitter pages.

Currently the project is mapping the existing work in this area. On its website, BSN says: “It has become clear that there is a burgeoning community of entrepreneurs and innovators who are exploring new ways to motivate and incentivise people to give to charities and good causes using web-based and mobile technologies.”

It adds: “We will be learning from the approaches already out there and exploring the opportunities for innovation.”

The programme will also provide support and guidance to budding social entrepreneurs.

Director Steve Bridger says: “Undoubtedly, we will encourage some of the social entrepreneurs we are supporting to answer the government’s call for ideas announced last month with the launch of the £10m Innovation in Giving fund.”

It also wants to help charities that want to raise money through fresh platforms and reach communities linked by networks. Its website promises that: “Spring will aim to generate informed new ideas about how to increase levels of giving, incubate the best ideas by using our combined expertise to find new partners to develop the ideas further and ensure their implementation.”

Read more about the £10m Innovation in Giving fund