2 posts and columns on fund raising

Google’s Latest Philanthropic Interest: Wikipedia [UPDATED]

in News on February 17, 2010 at 6:12 am PT

During its recent fund-raising campaign, the Wikimedia Foundation–the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia–raised $8 million, exceeding its original goal of $7.5 million. Now the foundation has exceeded it further still, thanks to Google.

Web Radio Darling Pandora Slips the Noose, But at a Cost: Heavy Users Have to Pay. Next Up: A Big Funding Round?

in Media on July 7, 2009 at 2:01 pm PT

Web radio darling Pandora has good news for its users: We’re saved! And a slightly different message for its heaviest users: Pay up. And perhaps a third message for potential investors: Want to write us a check?
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