Mntsnow
01-03-2005, 7:46 AM
update As the death toll from the Indian Ocean tsunami continues to mount, technology companies, technology workers and Web surfers are rallying to raise millions for the relief effort.
On Monday, software maker Kintera estimated that more than $350 million has been donated online since a massive earthquake launched a series of tsunamis on Dec. 26.
The company, which provides applications for nonprofit organizations, said that its own clients have raised $50 million online in the last week. It based the $350 million figure on historical fundraising data that shows Kintera clients account for approximately 5 percent to 15 percent of overall online donations. Read more at News.com (http://news.com.com/Tech+community+joins+tsunami+relief+effort/2100-1028_3-5509797.html)
On Monday, software maker Kintera estimated that more than $350 million has been donated online since a massive earthquake launched a series of tsunamis on Dec. 26.
The company, which provides applications for nonprofit organizations, said that its own clients have raised $50 million online in the last week. It based the $350 million figure on historical fundraising data that shows Kintera clients account for approximately 5 percent to 15 percent of overall online donations. Read more at News.com (http://news.com.com/Tech+community+joins+tsunami+relief+effort/2100-1028_3-5509797.html)