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TechCrunch
2 days ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Open source X rival Mastodon begins raising funds with new in-app donation feature
Open source X and Threads competitor Mastodon will begin experimenting with a new way to raise funds: in-app donations. The organization on Wednesday announced it's launching a campaign that introduces banners inside its Android and iOS apps, prompting users to make a monetary donation. Initially, the feature will be shown only to those on the Mastodon servers the nonprofit itself operates, and These banners will be easy to dismiss, Mastodon says, and will only be shown to people who have accounts that have existed for at least four weeks. The organization promises that it won't continually prompt users to donate, either. Such campaigns can work well for nonprofit organizations at scale. Wikimedia Foundation, for example, brings in the majority of its funding from individual donors, including those who donate through the pop-up banners that occasionally appear on Wikipedia. However, Mastodon has a much smaller user base: 8.1 million registered accounts, and fewer than 1 million monthly active users. Still, the banners could encourage people who haven't actively sought out ways to contribute to now do so, as it makes the process more seamless as an in-app feature. Mastodon says it will later expand the campaign to the web and, if successful, make it available to all other Mastodon instances. The latter would allow individual server admins to receive direct support from their own users, which could help keep them operational. As an open, decentralized social media platform, Mastodon faces challenges when it comes to financial support. Unlike Meta and X, which are supported by ads, Mastodon so far has relied largely on user donations from Patreon. It has also accepted a handful of donations from open-source-focused funds and foundations over the years. In 2023, Mastodon raised €545K in total donations, up 65% year-over-year, but its Patreon donor base dropped nearly 23% to 7,400. (Its 2024 report is not out yet.) That decline could have pushed it to look into more aggressive fundraising tactics, especially as competition from Meta and newcomers like the VC-backed startup Bluesky is growing. 'We know that collecting money can present complexities and questions,' a Mastodon blog post stated. 'We'd like to figure out how to do this well, together with the community. This is not a corporate fundraising campaign: it's an effort to secure the future of a more ethical and independent social web.'
Associated Press
12-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Wingstop Expands Support in Response to Natural Disasters in Texas
Relief efforts will be matched by Wingstop for up to $1 million in contributions DALLAS, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced expanded support for communities, in response to natural disasters in Texas. When ordering through or the Wingstop app this month, guests can round up to the nearest dollar at checkout, with 100% of donations supporting the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Donations will not only support Texas, but also provide critical aid across the nation, for up to $1 million in contributions. On July 15, Wingstop will also launch Family Flavor Day — a statewide effort where 15% of sales from all Texas Wingstop restaurants will be donated to the American Red Cross. To amplify the impact, Wingstop will match every donation – dollar for dollar – made through the Round-Up campaign and Family Flavor Day, up to $500,000. 'We're heartbroken by the devastation caused by natural disasters sweeping Texas, and we remain grateful for the heroism of first responders in impacted areas,' said Wingstop's President & CEO, Michael Skipworth. 'Texas is our home, and supporting our people and the communities we serve is the Wingstop Way. We're proud to stand alongside our guests with this effort.' In addition to this fundraising initiative, Wingstop will continue supporting affected communities through meal deliveries to local organizations leading on-the-ground relief efforts. About Wingstop Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) operates and franchises more than 2,650 locations worldwide. The Wing Experts are dedicated to Serving the World Flavor through an unparalleled guest experience and a best-in-class technology platform, all while offering classic and boneless wings, tenders, and chicken sandwiches, cooked to order and hand sauced-and-tossed in fans' choice of 12 bold, distinctive flavors. Wingstop's menu also features signature sides including seasoned fries and freshly-made ranch and bleu cheese dips. In fiscal year 2024, Wingstop's system-wide sales increased 36.8% to approximately $4.8 billion, marking the 21st consecutive year of same store sales growth. With a vision of becoming a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand, Wingstop's system is comprised of corporate-owned restaurants and independent franchisees, or brand partners, who account for approximately 98% of Wingstop's total restaurant count. In 2024, Wingstop secured a place on Ad Age's 'Hottest Brands' list. The Company also earned a spot as one of QSR Magazine's 'Best Brands to Work For,' was recognized by Fast Company as one of the 'Most Innovative Companies' and ranked #14 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 'Franchise 500' as one of the fastest-growing franchises. In 2023, Wingstop earned its 'Best Places to Work' certification. For more information, visit or and follow @Wingstop on X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Learn more about Wingstop's involvement in its local communities at Unless specifically noted otherwise, references to our website addresses, the website addresses of third parties or other references to online content in this press release do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on such website and should not be considered part of this release. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wingstop Expands Support in Response to Natural Disasters in Texas
Relief efforts will be matched by Wingstop for up to $1 million in contributions DALLAS, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced expanded support for communities, in response to natural disasters in Texas. When ordering through or the Wingstop app this month, guests can round up to the nearest dollar at checkout, with 100% of donations supporting the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Donations will not only support Texas, but also provide critical aid across the nation, for up to $1 million in contributions. On July 15, Wingstop will also launch Family Flavor Day — a statewide effort where 15% of sales from all Texas Wingstop restaurants will be donated to the American Red Cross. To amplify the impact, Wingstop will match every donation – dollar for dollar – made through the Round-Up campaign and Family Flavor Day, up to $500,000. "We're heartbroken by the devastation caused by natural disasters sweeping Texas, and we remain grateful for the heroism of first responders in impacted areas," said Wingstop's President & CEO, Michael Skipworth. "Texas is our home, and supporting our people and the communities we serve is the Wingstop Way. We're proud to stand alongside our guests with this effort." In addition to this fundraising initiative, Wingstop will continue supporting affected communities through meal deliveries to local organizations leading on-the-ground relief efforts. About WingstopFounded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) operates and franchises more than 2,650 locations worldwide. The Wing Experts are dedicated to Serving the World Flavor through an unparalleled guest experience and a best-in-class technology platform, all while offering classic and boneless wings, tenders, and chicken sandwiches, cooked to order and hand sauced-and-tossed in fans' choice of 12 bold, distinctive flavors. Wingstop's menu also features signature sides including seasoned fries and freshly-made ranch and bleu cheese dips. In fiscal year 2024, Wingstop's system-wide sales increased 36.8% to approximately $4.8 billion, marking the 21st consecutive year of same store sales growth. With a vision of becoming a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand, Wingstop's system is comprised of corporate-owned restaurants and independent franchisees, or brand partners, who account for approximately 98% of Wingstop's total restaurant count. In 2024, Wingstop secured a place on Ad Age's 'Hottest Brands' list. The Company also earned a spot as one of QSR Magazine's "Best Brands to Work For," was recognized by Fast Company as one of the "Most Innovative Companies" and ranked #14 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 'Franchise 500' as one of the fastest-growing franchises. In 2023, Wingstop earned its "Best Places to Work" certification. For more information, visit or and follow @Wingstop on X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Learn more about Wingstop's involvement in its local communities at Unless specifically noted otherwise, references to our website addresses, the website addresses of third parties or other references to online content in this press release do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on such website and should not be considered part of this release. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
