Press release
Footprints Network hits $1 Million Mark
October 7, 2010, Sydney, Australia – The Footprints Network, an online philanthropy program for eBusinesses, has just hit the one million dollar mark in micro donations to help fund select worldwide charity projects.The Footprints Network is comprised of an alliance of online e-commerce companies collaborating to help bridge the gap between individual donors and various charity projects. Using web technologies, Footprints aggregates thousands of micro donations made through online transactions to fund community development projects that help end poverty.
During checkout with participating businesses, online customers are given a simple “opt-in” option to add a small donation (as low as $1) to their total purchase amount. That micro donation is passed on to the particular charity project chosen by that business. It’s a simple concept that’s making a huge impact.
Footprints is excited to announce that to-date 386,000 people have helped to raise more than $1,000,000 for 61 projects.
And while $1 million is an impressive number, Footprints founder Simon Monk, feels that it is only an indication of how powerful micro donations can be, with a proven track record of delivering value and service to donors, charities and businesses alike, Footprints is issuing a call to action for other online businesses to join in and help achieve even greater results for those in need.
"For most people, a donation is less than a cup of coffee and our real-time reporting lets everyone see the difference they're making. For online businesses, it's a simple and engaging mechanism for your customers," comments Founder Simon Monk. "They are about the ethics and values of the companies from which they purchase, so we invite you to get involved."
Simon has now placed even loftier targets on the network, "When you consider the number of transactions made daily online, Footprints has the potential to build an extensive global business network, capable of raising in excess of 1 billion dollars. This is just the beginning and truly shows the power of the internet to support sustainable fund raising".
The Footprints Network also proudly supports the UN’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), a global action plan to achieve eight anti-poverty goals by 2015. The recognition of MDGs and their global importance has been given a recent boost by the MDG summit in NYC and the Clinton Global Initiative, which representatives at Footprints feel will serve to further increase awareness and support for the underlying charities.
The Footprints Network was founded by online travel insurance provider WorldNomads.com in 2005 and now includes a collective of like-minded eBusinesses who would like to make a tangible difference in the lives of people living in impoverished communities. Utilizing their expertise in technology and e-commerce, Footprints helps to facilitate people’s desire to make a difference while assuring that donations are distributed only to partners who uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability and transparency.
Businesses, charities and individuals who would like to get involved can visit www.footprintsnetwork.org/getinvolved.aspx for more information. For more information contact Alexia Nestora, alexia@lassocommunications.com
#MDGs #microdonations #nptech #CSR
The Footprints Network was founded by online travel insurance provider WorldNomads.com in 2005 and now includes a collective of like-minded eBusinesses who would like to make a tangible difference in the lives of people living in impoverished communities. Utilizing their expertise in technology and e-commerce, Footprints helps to facilitate people’s desire to make a difference while assuring that donations are distributed only to partners who uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability and transparency.
Businesses, charities and individuals who would like to get involved can visit www.footprintsnetwork.org/getinvolved.aspx for more information. For more information contact Alexia Nestora, alexia@lassocommunications.com
Alexia Nestora
1763 Lisbon Dr
Parker CO 80138
USA
3038983376
alexia@lassocommunications.com
This release was published on openPR.
Permanent link to this press release:
Copy
Please set a link in the press area of your homepage to this press release on openPR. openPR disclaims liability for any content contained in this release.
You can edit or delete your press release Footprints Network hits $1 Million Mark here
News-ID: 147182 • Views: …
More Releases for Businesses
New Company, Facility Fee LLC, Helps Utah Businesses Utilize Tax Provision that …
Daniel Darger and Kraig Raines, residents of Salt Lake City, Utah founded Facility Fee LLC in early 2024 to help Utah businesses implement a tax provision that exempts sales tax on the facility expense if the business can separate the revenue received for the product from what it pays for the facility from which the product is sold.
Locally owned and operated businesses are the foundation of every community and should…
CONDUCIVE BUSINESSES EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Even before the pandemic, entrepreneurs were constantly searching for ways to innovate their business or pivot into something new to get ahead of the curve. The advent of COVID-19 has also exacerbated the need to diversify business interests and invest in commercial activities that can yield immediate returns and have a higher rate of success, says Chief Operating Officer of The Franchise Co., Marcel Strauss.
“It is vital that we…
Helping Local Businesses Stay Clean
Eastern District Michigan businesses require professional cleaning services. The very reason why- Allen Maintenance Corporation, is interested in building business alliances, with local businesses.
After all, one of the main concerns during the winter months, is the spread of cold viruses and Influenza germs, throughout the State of Michigan.
In fact, each week, the Michigan Department of Community Health, reports on the number of people contracting the flu. And during both…
UK Businesses Underinsured Against Flooding
Businesses claiming against flood damage discover their insurance pays out less than expected
One of the UK’s main claims management companies recently stated that during the adverse weather conditions that have swept the UK, over 25% of companies who lost data did not back up and did not have the losses correctly insured. This resulted in catastrophic effects on their business.
With over a month’s worth of rain falling in just a…
Legal Transcription for Businesses
In the business sector, there is significant concern for litigation matters. Reliable and quality legal transcription services can greatly enhance business operations. Legal transcription services cover all areas such as construction, corporate, employment and employee benefits, criminal, civil rights, energy, entertainment, environment, healthcare, immigration, insurance, intellectual property, Internet/E-commerce, real estate and more.
Services that Meet all Your Legal Processing Needs
Legal transcription services help to accurately process all types of legal…
Knexus Integrates Social into Businesses
Knexus has been in the social software and communities space for almost eight years now, starting back when the spirit of social had yet to enter the mainstream. Today, Knexus is the social software partner of choice for the worlds’ leading brands, providing enterprise-scale solutions to extract maximum business value.
Graeme Foux, Knexus CEO commented,” As the business use of social media has matured over the last 12 months, companies have…
