Day: 27 May 2020

Virgin Money Giving reveals innovative new chapter of fundraising with World of Books

Stuart Mitchell

Virgin Money Giving has partnered with World of Books Group, the biggest retailer of second hand books in the UK, in an innovative partnership which will help fundraisers maximise their donation potential via the service provided by Ziffit and drive additional money to charities. At a time when charities and fundraisers are looking for new ways to raise much needed funds, donors and charities are able to recycle not only their unwanted books but also DVD’s and computer games using the free trade-in online service. Donors enter the details of…

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Marketing in the Time of COVID-19 Guest blogs

Stuart Mitchell

We don’t do a lot of guest blogs or posts here despite being asked a lot but I’m thinking of doing a series of guest blogs/interviews entitled “Marketing in the time fo COVID-19”. I envision some blogs, or just straight interviews if people are conmfortable with that where marketers, could write about what they’ve been up to, how they’ve changed things and what they’ve learned, and maybe where some charities can talk about how the pandemic has changed their marketing focus and what they’re doing.I think it would be really…

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Samaritans launch new self-help app

Stuart Mitchell

At a time when kindness, especially to ourselves, has never been more important, Samaritans Self-Help offers people practical ways to cope and stay safe if they’re going through a difficult time. Samaritans CEO Ruth Sutherland said: “We’re pleased to be able to launch our new self-help app and provide another channel of support for people during this challenging and worrying time. We know that the need for digital resources to support our mental wellbeing has never been greater, particularly when access to face-to-face support services and networks might be limited.”…

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The John Lewis Partnership delivers care packages to Mental Health Trusts

Stuart Mitchell

John Lewis Partnership, in conjunction with the British Medical Association, will deliver care packages to Mental Health Trusts as work continues to battle the current crisis. Mental Health Trusts in the UK are currently facing extreme pressures in caring for patients, many of whom are Covid positive or have been struggling to cope with self-isolation in recent weeks.  The care packages will ensure healthcare staff, often providing round-the-clock care, have the supplies they need during a long shift. In total, the John Lewis Partnership will have delivered 1400 boxes containing…

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Stacy’s Rise Project Returns For 2020; Expands To Benefit 15 Female Entrepreneurs With New Professional Services

Stuart Mitchell

Stacy’s Rise Project, the grant and mentorship program created by Stacy’s Pita Chips to advance female founders, is back for 2020 and committed to helping even more women rise, in more ways than ever before. Now through June 1, women business owners may apply to take part in the Stacy’s Rise Project at https://stacysrise.helloalice.com/ for a chance to be one of 15 women who will receive the following: Advertising: Including expert design consultation and donated media space to raise awareness for these female-founded brands. 1:1 Mentorship: Pairing with Frito-Lay and PepsiCo…

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