January 7, 2010
EBay Raised $50-Million in 2009
People are buying less on eBay, but they are donating more. The online-auction site reports that its Giving Works program raised $50-million for nonprofit groups in 2009, a 17-percent increase over 2008. At the same time, sales on the Web site were dropping.
Through eBay’s giving effort, sellers can designate a charity to receive a portion of their sales; buyers can choose to give when they make a purchase; and charities can use the site to sell goods.
While the overall
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