Philanthropy news and trends

Nonprofits Say ‘Thanks For Giving’ as Next Gen Payments Power Contributions
Payment Methods // November 24, 2022

By many accounts, we’re living during a golden age of philanthropy and charitable giving. Urged on by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, 236 of the world’s wealthiest individuals have agreed to dedicate around $600 billion of their total wealth to charitable causes as part of...

Amazon Donates Delivery Services To Help Feed Those In Need
Delivery // July 27, 2020

Amazon said on Monday (July 27) that helping to feed America’s needy during the pandemic by donating delivery services is part of its overall commitment to charity. In a press release, the company said it had “delivered more than six million meals with 7.4 million...

American Express To Donate Meals To Women’s Shelters
Payment Methods // June 02, 2020

American Express is encouraging its cardholders to order food on Deliveroo, and every time they do, the global finance services company will deliver a meal to a woman in need in New South Wales. The initiative, in partnership with Deliveroo and Two Good, an Australian provider of food, support...

Retail’s Philanthropic And Creative Marketing Efforts Amid COVID-19
Today In Data // April 29, 2020

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are engaging in philanthropic activism to offer help amid the coronavirus crisis. DHVANI, in one case, aims to provide a free mask to Americans to help slow the pandemic’s spread after rolling out an earlier initiative to support reforestation efforts in Australia. And brands are finding...

Interviews & Exclusives
Nonprofits Say ‘Thanks For Giving’ as Next Gen Payments Power Contributions

November 24, 2022
By many accounts, we’re living during a golden age of philanthropy and charitable giving. Urged on by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, 236 of the world’s wealthiest individuals have agreed to dedicate around $600 billion of their total wealth to charitable causes as part of the Giving Pledge, and the global reach of philanthropy counts […]

Quick Reads
Mastercard Taps Ex-Ambassador Jon Huntsman to Lead Strategic Growth

March 11, 2024
Mastercard has named former ambassador Jon Huntsman, Jr. as its strategic growth president. “Jon’s unique experience spanning four decades in public and private sectors will be extremely valuable as we build the future of Mastercard,” company CEO Michael Miebach said in a news release Monday (March 11). “He will play a pivotal role in helping advance our approach to commercial […]

Amazon Donates Delivery Services To Help Feed Those In Need

July 27, 2020
Amazon said on Monday (July 27) that helping to feed America’s needy during the pandemic by donating delivery services is part of its overall commitment to charity. In a press...

American Express To Donate Meals To Women’s Shelters

June 02, 2020
American Express is encouraging its cardholders to order food on Deliveroo, and every time they do, the global finance services company will deliver a meal to a woman in need in New...

Western Union Pledges Up To 500K Match For Coronavirus Relief

February 14, 2020
To help provide relief for COVID-19, the Coronavirus, Western Union and the Western Union Foundation have announced a $1 million worldwide matching challenge. The combined match will be up to...