Facebook, Gates Foundation to Raise $2 Million for Nonprofits

Facebook Press Conference” by Robert Scoble licensed under CC BY 2.0

Source: AD Week

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, Facebook is teaming with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to donate $2 million for US nonprofits.

The partnership aims to globally highlight the continuous work of nonprofits based within the US.

Both Facebook and the Gates Foundation are expected to donate $1 million each to the nonprofits mentioned on the social networking site.

The social media company will match donations submitted through Facebook on Tuesday, November 28, which has been called Giving Tuesday.

Bill and Melinda Gates’ involvement within the campaign echos their foundation’s numerous charitable donations in recent months.

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