Apple Donates $1 Million for Flood Relief in China
USA Today reports that Apple has donated 7 million yuan (roughly USD $1 million) to the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) in an effort to help China's battle with the worst floods in years. Apple is the first US-based company to donate to the CFPA since this year's flood, the organization said on its website, and...
Facebook is Testing New Set of Tools for Nonprofits
Facebook wants to make it easier for nonprofits to collect donations and spread awareness of their causes. The social media giant announced that they are testing a new feature called “fundraisers”, a dedicated channel found on a nonprofit’s Facebook page. The tool lets charities tell their story, gather supporters, collect donations, and track progress all...
Apple Launches Canadian Red Cross Donations for Philippine Typhoon Relief
Apple customers can easily donate money to the Canadian Red Cross Society toward Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts. The company has launched a new page on its iTunes store, accessible by visiting the main Canadian Apple.com page. Besides the desktop store, users can make donations of $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, or $200 by using the...