Day: 2 February 2020

PayPal Processed Record $10 Billion in Charitable Donations in 2019

Stuart Mitchell

PayPal has announced that it processed a record $10.3 billion in donations to charities around the world in 2019, and more than $1 billion in the month of December alone, as mobile and other digital channels continue to change how donors engage with nonprofit organizations. Twenty-one percent of all donations processed by PayPal in 2019 were made through mobile devices. “Our efforts to drive social impact and create value for all of our stakeholders continue to expand. We are continually inspired by the generosity of the expanding PayPal community, which continues to reach new…

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DHL Global Forwarding Partners With Xylem Watermark for Critical Aid Shipments and Humanitarian Logistics Support Around the World

Stuart Mitchell

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, announced today that leading global water technology company, Xylem, has chosen DHL Global Forwarding as their primary logistics provider for humanitarian relief activities delivered through its corporate social responsibility program, Xylem Watermark. The two global companies will work together and leverage their extensive experience and footprint across the globe to bring aid to those areas that need it most following water-related natural disasters and crises. “We are excited to officially announce our newest partnership with Xylem…

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Government decision to ditch EU Copyright ‘a relief for UK creatives’ – PRCA

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has welcomed the Government’s decision to not to implement the controversial EU Copyright Directive. Universities and Science Minister Chris Skidmore has confirmed that the UK will not implement the EU Copyright Directive after the UK leaves the EU. The PRCA joined the creative industries in campaigning against the Directive as part of the #SaveYourInternet campaign last year. The law, which threatens to hold companies accountable for not removing copyrighted content uploaded by users, would have a disproportionate impact on communications professionals and those…

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Ocean Conservancy and Centerplate to Serve Ocean-Friendly Seafood for Super Bowl LIV in Miami

Stuart Mitchell

Ocean Conservancy, a nonprofit working to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges, announced a partnership with Centerplate, the leading hospitality partner to North America’s premier sports entertainment venues, to offer ocean-friendly seafood options for Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium. Building on a broader commitment to sustainability, Centerplate will offer a luxury “oysters and pearls” package with a portion of the proceeds donated to support ocean conservation in South Florida and beyond.   “The oysters and U.S. farmed caviar being served by Centerplate are not only ocean…

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CAF makes it easier for the UK public to donate to Australian bushfire appeals

Stuart Mitchell

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has made it easier for members of the public to donate to the ongoing Australian bushfire crisis. Working with its Australian partner, Good2Give, CAF has made it possible to get much needed donations across to Australia without international payment fees. Generous members of the public can give a minimum of £20 upwards to an agreed list of 27 Australian charities. So far the fires have destroyed more than 3,000 homes and at least 28 people have died. It’s estimated that 1 billion animals have been…

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