When Gloria Martin stumbled across the website of a philanthropic organization that aims to provide dresses for underprivileged girls in different countries, she knew it was a cause she wanted to support. “When I read about the organization, Dress a …
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How to Respond to Fundraiser Requests
When you get a request for help, don’t hang up the phone just because you don’t think the organization is big enough to be relevant to you. While you can’t help everyone, it’s important to be slow to say no …
Read More »Community Minded: Giving Back to Your Community
This presentation outlines ways retailers can create a strong presence in their communities. Topics include developing partnerships, using events to cross-market, reaching out to local schools and government officials, sharing your business and leadership skills and more. View this presentation
Read More »Ace Hardware Foundation’s ‘Racing for a Miracle’ Program Benefits Sick Children
The Ace Hardware Foundation “Racing for a Miracle” program is teaming up with Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) driver Marcos Ambrose to benefit sick children as the driver races in Dover, Del., this weekend. Should the driver of the No. 9 …
Read More »A Plan for Philanthropy
By Mandy Seiders, Manager, Cypress Ace Hardware and Feed Credit cards readers are down; cashier is late; and what’s that little Post-it note on your door say? Just that your lead sales associate quit without notice. As retailers, we’ve all …
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To watch the full video, click here. Independent retailers have a long history as community beacons. This webcast will give examples of the most progressive ways today’s independents are maintaining that reputation. Learn from other retailers’ success in this highly …
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