eBay Celebrates #GivingTuesday With Hundreds of Unique Items and Experiences, Helping Shoppers Find Perfect Gifts That Give B...
November 29 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
eBay’s Charity Shop offers the chance to shop
for good with one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list – from
a styling session with Rachel Bilson or a swim with Michael
Phelps
New data released today reveals nearly three-quarters of
Americans (72%) are more excited to give someone a gift if it
benefits a charity.1 Just in time for Giving Tuesday, eBay
(NASDAQ:EBAY) makes it easier than ever for shoppers to support the
causes that matter most to them – delivering the widest selection
of gifts that support nonprofits though eBay’s Giving Tuesday
Charity Shop (www.ebay.com/GivingTuesday) and a new way to give
in-kind donations through Gifts That Give Back
(http://www.ebay.com/gtgb).
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In honor of #GivingTuesday, eBay
uncovered how shoppers are giving back this holiday season and
throughout the year. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Established in 2003, eBay for Charity helps charities of all
sizes raise funds on eBay, one of the world’s most vibrant
marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. It
also gives eBay users a secure and efficient way of donating to a
charity of their choice when they buy or sell on the site. “eBay
continues to leverage its cutting-edge technology to help millions
of shoppers support the causes they care about,” said Hal Lawton,
Senior Vice President of eBay North America. “To-date, our
community of buyers and sellers has raised more than $650 million –
whether it’s by listing or purchasing exclusive items that benefit
charity, or making donations at checkout. This holiday season, our
Giving Tuesday Charity Shop illustrates how charitable giving
remains a top priority for eBay, as we’ve sourced one-of-a-kind
inventory and experiences with proceeds going to charity.”
eBay’s Giving Tuesday Charity Shop provides consumers with an
easy way to shop hundreds of exclusive experiences and items from
celebrities and athletes, all benefiting charitable organizations.
The majority of Americans cite travel (49%), concert tickets (44%),
and sporting tickets (36%)1 as top gifts. The Giving Tuesday
Charity Shop is filled with hundreds of unique experiences across
these categories, making it a one-stop-shop for holiday gifting.
From the chance to swim with Michael Phelps or a private training
session with Tracy Anderson, to signed ballet shoes from Misty
Copeland and a script from Susan Sarandon, to VIP passes for
the 59th Annual GRAMMY® Awards and a wide variety of concerts, or
iconic fashion pieces from Alicia Keys’ personal wardrobe
and a hand knitted scarf from Broad City’s Ilana Glazer
– there really is no shortage of gifts for good to choose from
with proceeds going to charity. And, as part of eBay’s partnership
with the U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance, eBay shoppers have the
opportunity to bid on incredible experiences and artwork that
directly support reducing the purchasing and selling of illegal
wildlife products. Visit ebay.com/GivingTuesday to see all the
unique items and experiences.
Shopping in Style
Shoppers who purchase any experience or item from eBay’s Giving
Tuesday Charity Shop will have the chance to win an amazing Los
Angeles experience, including a personal styling session with
actress and style icon Rachel Bilson. To be automatically entered
to win, simply bid on or purchase any of the hundreds of gifts
featured in the Charity Shop between November 29 and December 25. A
longtime advocate for women, Rachel will also be supporting Afghan
Hands, a nonprofit organization that supports disadvantaged and
disenfranchised women in Afghanistan. From December 4 through 11,
Afghan Hands will be the nonprofit featured on eBay’s Give at
Checkout, enabling shoppers to make a donation when completing a
purchase. With these proceeds, Afghan Hands will help women gain
independence, education and livable wages.
“This holiday season, I’m excited to partner with eBay for
Charity on their mission to help shoppers find gifts they’ll feel
good about giving. eBay’s Giving Tuesday Charity Shop is curated
with truly one-of-a-kind gifts –and, the best part is, they all
support charity,” said actress Rachel Bilson. “In the spirit of
giving back, I’m offering a personal styling session with me in L.A
for one lucky winner who buys a gift from eBay’s Giving Tuesday
Shop between now until December 25. I’m also proud to support one
of my favorite nonprofits, Afghan Hands, which will be featured in
eBay’s Give at Checkout this December. On eBay, there’s truly a
gift for everyone on your list.”
Gifts That Give Back
To coincide with Giving Tuesday, eBay is introducing a pilot
program, Gifts That Give Back. Through partnerships with six
leading charitable organizations, including the American Cancer
Society, American Red Cross, American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, CARE, Habitat for Humanity and March of Dimes,
shoppers can purchase symbolic gifts ranging from $25 to $100. With
Gifts That Give Back, 100% of the purchase price will support the
chosen charity and a digitally-delivered certificate means they
make great last-minute gift options for friends and family who want
to support a good cause this holiday season.
Technology For Good
eBay is leveraging its just launched eBay ShopBot beta – a
personalized shopping assistant that uses artificial intelligence,
accessible for shoppers via Facebook Messenger – to make giving
even more social this holiday. For every item purchased through
eBay ShopBot on Giving Tuesday, eBay will donate $5 to nonprofit
Kiva (up to $50,000), which connects people through lending to
alleviate poverty.
Follow along on www.twitter.com/eBay using #GivingTuesday for
more on finding the perfect gifts that give back this holiday
season.
eBay By the Numbers
- eBay, Inc. has 165 million active
buyers worldwide.
- 81% of all merchandise sold on eBay is
new, and our wide selection keeps growing.
- ~87% of items sold on eBay are Buy It
Now – no bidding necessary.
- Approximately 1 billion listings at any
given time.
- 100% free shipping on all items in
Daily Deals.
eBay for Charity By the
Numbers
- To date, more than $650 million dollars
have been raised on eBay for Charity.
- eBay buyers and sellers helped raise
over $92 million globally.*
- Over 17 million charitable listings
were created by eBay sellers globally.*
- On average, over 1.5 million charitable
listings were available on eBay on any given day.*
- On average $176 raised every minute on
eBay globally.*
*Data as of December 31, 2015; stats are for the full year
2015.
About eBay for Charity
eBay for Charity is a platform that enables members of the eBay
community to donate to causes in the U.S. and abroad. Sellers can
donate anywhere between 10-100 percent of the proceeds and buyers
can add a donation to their purchase during checkout. To date, more
than $650 million dollars have been raised on eBay for Charity.
1 Kelton Research and eBay Holiday USA Report 2016
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