Downloading the Benefit Mobile fundraising app (which is available to iOS and Android users) allows users to raise money with their mobile phone. New bulk digital gift cards, as well as bulk physical cards, offer further online flexibility and options to groups seeking to fundraise. Nonprofits, school districts, and other organizations […]
Month: August 2020
Defunct company catchphrases we’ll never forget A catchy and memorable motto or slogan that sums up a company’s ethos or strategy can be a super-powerful marketing tool. Yet some of the most recognized corporate catchphrases have bitten the dust, despite being ingrained in the minds of millions of people around […]
They were part of a grass-roots fundraising group known as 31st Street Swing Left, a chapter of the national organization Swing Left, which is focused on flipping red seats blue. The group’s members were from all over the country. But they were really anchored in Washington, D.C. — specifically on […]
Joe Biden‘s decision to pick Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate is paying off in more ways than one. His campaign has been a fundraising juggernaut in the short time since the presumptive Democratic nominee picked the California senator to join him at the top of the Democratic […]
In the worst of times, we reached for our smartphones. It’s no surprise that consumers spent 1.6 trillion hours on their mobile devices in the first half of 2020, up considerably from the same period a year earlier, according to a report from mobile data and analytics provider App Annie. […]
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, boats of all shapes and sizes have become hot commodities — boat sales skyrocketed this spring and summer, and many dealers have reported shortages. Data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association indicates that May saw the highest new boat sales in a decade […]
‘INCREASINGLY FAVORED’: Taiwan’s ‘transparent laws and efficient courts’ as well as its financial institutions give it a major advantage to become a financial hub, Tsai said By Angelica Oung / Staff reporter Taiwan would liberalize banking and investment rules to establish itself as a regional financial hub, President Tsai Ing-wen […]
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As the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically affected economies around the nation, United Way of Central New York is cooking up a fundraising idea to support the community in multiple ways. The Kickoff Cookoff (or KOCO for short) is an annual event to kickoff the start of United Way of Central […]
Northwest Queens housing market remains bright in dim market (iStock) Despite the doomsday projections about New York and people fleeing the city, the northwest Queens housing market shined bright in the second quarter. Although the total number of one- to three-family home sales dropped almost 60 percent in the second […]
Eight out of 10 Americans have at least one big worry about their financial future due to the pandemic, according to a new nationally representative survey by Newsweek and LendingTree. Among their greatest fears: not being able to retire on time—if at all now; not being able to find or […]
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Addressable advertising will enable advertisers to better target TV audiences better. There are a … [+] several addressable TV advertising tests happening this year. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) Getty Images After several years, advertisers, content providers, ad tech companies and program distributors have been busy laying the groundwork for […]
At a time when the global hospitality industry is scrambling to keep potential travelers’ interest — including cruise lines, theme parks and museums — virtual tours have become a lifeline. The good people running these places and organizations are doing what they can to stay afloat until the pandemic subsides and we […]
Tezpur University has invited applications for the District level Financial Management Specialist posts. Eligible and interested persons can apply for Tezpur University Recruitment 2020 through the prescribed application format on or before 28 August 2020. Tezpur University District level Financial Management Specialist Posts 2020 Tezpur University Job Notification: Tezpur University has invited applications for the District level Financial Management Specialist […]
Pintec, among other winners, stands out from over 400 applications that have undergone stringent evaluation for the company’s advanced technologies, deep knowledge of consumer finance, and extensive experience in enabling business and financial institutions. This is the second time Pintec was recognized by the awards that cover primarily retail financial […]
Kohl’s is benefiting from its growing e-commerce business for a while. Markedly, digital sales witnessed a 58% jump during second-quarter fiscal 2020, led by customers’ increased shift to online shopping amid the coronavirus outbreak. Given the need of the hour, management ramped up its digital marketing and enhanced its website […]
WUCF TV will soon kick off a 17-day fundraising campaign, which includes one night honoring Fred Rogers and his legacy. Better known as Mister Rogers, the soft-spoken minister, puppeteer, writer and producer created 31 seasons of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” During the show, he and his cast of puppets and friends […]
Ulta Beauty, Inc. ULTA posted second-quarter fiscal 2020 results, with the top and the bottom line declining year over year. Also, sales missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results were affected by coronavirus-led store closures. However, the company started reopening stores during the quarter, with Shop Safe standards. Also, it is […]
The process of selling a business involves fine-tuning every piece of its financials before marketing it and seeking a buyer. But even if everything seems in order, it may not be the right time to sell. Perhaps something — or rather, someone — isn’t ready An important question to ask […]
© Graeme Benjamin/Global News Jaden Lawen, 17, has started an online fundraiser for the relief efforts in Beirut, which has raised nearly $80,000 as of Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. A 17-year-old Halifax student who’s already raised tens of thousands of dollars for relief efforts in Beirut hopes to keep the […]
WPP has brought back its dividend after bosses declared the advertising business has weathered the worst of the coronavirus crisis. The pandemic has hit the ad industry hard, prompting cash-strapped firms to rein in spending on marketing. In the first six months of this year, WPP racked up losses of […]
A fundraising run took place today to mark the 30th birthday of Daniel Baird who was fatally stabbed in Digbeth. The money raised from entries will go to the Daniel Baird Foundation, set up by his mum Lynn Baird, to buy more life-saving bleed kits to be rolled out across […]
(Bloomberg) — Commercial real estate deals in New York City have taken a major hit as the pandemic continues to roil the local economy. © Bloomberg Pelotons, Breakfast Pizza Await Citi Traders At New Headquarters Investment sales totaled $10.5 billion in the first half of 2020, down 54% from a […]
Mid Atlantic Financial Management Inc. ADV lowered its holdings in General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 67.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 12,607 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 26,255 shares during […]
(CNN) — Facebook says its ability to serve ads to iPhone users will be significantly curtailed by Apple’s latest software update. Apple’s new operating system, iOS 14, places additional restrictions on user data that make it harder to serve them with targeted ads, Facebook said in a note to developers […]
On most political maps, the state of Washington is colored blue. Yet, its state and local tax system is distinctly red. In 2018, the Institute of Taxation & Economic Policy determined that Washington, lacking an income tax, had the most unfair state and local tax system in the nation. Strapped […]
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — HHPF, Inc., based in New York, NY, announced today that it has selected Input 1, the leading provider of digital billing and payment solutions to the insurance industry, to be their premium finance technology partner. HHPF, Inc. conducted a systematic and intensive search […]
Even The Big Board appears to agree that the IPO business is in trouble. After turning down a similar rule change in December, the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday OK’d an application from the New York Stock Exchange to change how direct listings can be done on the country’s […]
In an upcoming Live Digital Bootcamp, two personal finance professionals will talk about becoming a smarter investor, wherever you are in your financial journey. The conversation is part of the Master your Money series, delivering money advice, ideas, and inspiration to millennials. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, investing activity has spiked […]
© Manmath Nayak | India.com Business Desk What is a Non-Profit Organization? A Non-Profit Organization is one that is driven by a dedication to a social cause rather than by profit. They can be seen in various forms like informal neighborhood associations, soup kitchens, local churches, or traditional charities serving […]
ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today that Sunni Hickman has been named vice president of marketing and sales. Hickman joins the Globetrotters from Herschend Family Entertainment, where she served as director of integrated marketing communications for the past three years. Before joining Herschend, she worked […]