GoFundMe
GoFundMe Bets Social Media Can Unlock Gen Z Giving. A Meta Partnership and New Tools Will Test That
The crowdfunding site hopes to meet younger generations in online spaces, streamlining the donation experience to encourage more charity and connecting traditional nonprofits with a demographic that prefers direct contributions over institutional giving. read more >
by Associated Press -
Howard Brill Questions Legal Ethics of GoFundMe
Howard Brill, the renowned University of Arkansas School of Law professor, told a group of attorneys last week that he was troubled by a case involving a Little Rock lawyer who started a GoFundMe campaign to fund a lawsuit. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Go Fund Me: Medical Bills Spur New Ways to Pay
In an era of soaring medical costs, more and more people are turning to fundraising platforms like GoFundMe to help defray their expenses. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Levon Helm Legacy Project Launches GoFundMe Page
The Levon Helm Legacy Project has launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for a permanent tribute to Levon Helm's life and musical legacy. read more >
The Ignorant American (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
Ignorance is bliss, or so they say, but ignorance can also be dangerous. Ask Luis Lang, a 49-year-old who made a comfortable living as a self-employed handyman, who ignored the law requiring him to buy health insurance — and then discovered what happens to diabetics who don’t take care of themselves. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -