Giving

Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) Expands Egg Donation Program to New York City, with New Summer Incentives

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Fertility medicine, Giving, Egg donation, Donor, Sperm donation, Fertility

b'NEW YORK, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) , home to one of the largest fresh-cycle egg donor program in the country, now offers full-service egg donation intheir Manhattan location, and coming soon to their brand new Brooklyn, NY, location this summer.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) , home to one of the largest fresh-cycle egg donor program in the country, now offers full-service egg donation intheir Manhattan location, and coming soon to their brand new Brooklyn, NY, location this summer.
  • A short online application with a prompt reply identifies if a candidate is pre-qualified to become an egg donor at SGF.
  • I can\'t think of a more beautiful thing in this world," shared an SGF egg donor.\nTo learn more about egg donation, visit ShadyGroveFertility.com .
  • SGF is among the founding partner practices of US Fertility , the largest physician-owned, physician-led partnership of top-tier fertility practices in the U.S.

International Paper Launches Signature Pro Bono Initiative

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Musicians, Giving, Pro bono, Expungement, Bono

b'MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced today the kick-off of the Signature Pro Bono Initiative, marking a significant milestone for the legal community in Tennessee and for individuals living in the state\'s underserved communities.

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  • b'MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced today the kick-off of the Signature Pro Bono Initiative, marking a significant milestone for the legal community in Tennessee and for individuals living in the state\'s underserved communities.
  • As part of the Tennessee Pro Bono Services Alliance, this initiative will help deliver equal justice to Tennessee residents by focusing specifically on expungement, voter rights restoration and driver\'s license reinstatement.\nInternational Paper is honored to partner with the following organizations for this initiative: Butler Snow LLP ; Bass, Berry & Sims PLC ; Memphis Area Legal Services ; and Just City .
  • "We are excited to partner with these amazing organizations and challenge others throughout the state to join our efforts.
  • Through our work we can advocate for change that will improve the lives of everyone in our communities and throughout our great state.

Iran Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Report 2021-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Retail, Other Retail, Payment systems, Money, Debit cards, Exonumia, Gift card, Giving, Personal finance, Economy, Finance

b'The "Iran Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Spend Analysis by Digital/e-Gift Card, Retail and Corporate Consumers, Distribution Channel, Occasions, Retail Sectors, Function, City Type, and Demographics - Jan 2021 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nGift card market in 2020 was driven a wide range of factors, which supported growth across retail and corporate segments.

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  • b'The "Iran Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Spend Analysis by Digital/e-Gift Card, Retail and Corporate Consumers, Distribution Channel, Occasions, Retail Sectors, Function, City Type, and Demographics - Jan 2021 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nGift card market in 2020 was driven a wide range of factors, which supported growth across retail and corporate segments.
  • The gift card industry in Iran is expected to grow steadily in H1 2021 and record a strong growth in H2 2021.
  • The gift card market in the country will increase from US$ 553.2 million in 2020 to reach US$ 954.0 million by 2025.\nThis report provides a detailed data centric analysis of gift cards and corporate incentive cards market along with consumer behaviour and retail spend dynamics in Iran.
  • With over 200 KPIs at country level, this report provides comprehensive understanding of gift and incentive card market dynamics.\n'

Tackling Pandemic Learning Loss; Sacramento Startup Partners with Employee Rewards and Recognition Platform, Fond

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Money, Exonumia, Gift card, Giving, Personal finance, Economy, Finance

With the pandemic, it became a no-brainer to expand our reach more quickly via an employee rewards platform, and California-based Fond is the leader in our eyes," says Salli Ford, M.Ed., Academy Learning\'s Managing Director.\nMs.

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  • With the pandemic, it became a no-brainer to expand our reach more quickly via an employee rewards platform, and California-based Fond is the leader in our eyes," says Salli Ford, M.Ed., Academy Learning\'s Managing Director.\nMs.
  • As we say, Academy Learning M+Ms are born not made".\nAcademy@Work will be listed on Fond as an Employee Perk.
  • In addition to corporate discounts, Fond provides a rewards and recognition solution for enterprise companies that enables employees to send recognition to each other for hard work, along with points that they can use to redeem thousands of rewards.
  • These rewards include gift cards, hundreds of items, custom company merchandise, and much more.\n'

St. John's Northwestern Academies Achieves Initial $2 Million Fundraising Goal And Increases The Goal By $1 Million

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Saturday, May 15, 2021
Giving

The Campaign consisted of an initial $1 million challenge match by Mr. John Leone along with matching contributions of $1million.

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  • The Campaign consisted of an initial $1 million challenge match by Mr. John Leone along with matching contributions of $1million.
  • The Rick Leone Challenge Match Campaign is named in honor of Mr. Leone\'s son Rick, who was a graduate from the Class of 1975.
  • To date, the Campaign boasts over 200 donors including 100% participation by SJNA\'s Board of Trustees.
  • If the new challenge is fully matched by additional donations, a total of another $1 million will be raised, increasing total campaign from $2 million to $3 million.

Poland Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Report 2021 - Gift Card Industry in Poland has Withstood Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and is Forecast to Grow by 11.7% to Reach US$ 1478.1 million in 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Retail, Online Retail, Money, Giving, Actuarial science, Compound annual growth rate, Mathematical finance, Gift card, Finance, Economy

The primary factors included growth of ecommerce, increased adoption to incentivize employees working remotely, digital gifting, and initiatives undertaken by government, hospitality, and travel industries to revive growth.

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  • The primary factors included growth of ecommerce, increased adoption to incentivize employees working remotely, digital gifting, and initiatives undertaken by government, hospitality, and travel industries to revive growth.
  • According to the publisher\'s Q4 2020 Global Gift Card Survey, gift card industry in the country is expected to grow by 11.7% on annual basis to reach US$ 1478.1 million in 2021.\nDespite near-term challenges in 2021, medium to long term growth story of gift cards in Poland remains strong.
  • The gift card industry in Poland is expected to grow steadily in H1 2021 and record a strong growth in H2 2021.
  • The growth momentum is expected to continue to grow over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 9.2% during 2021-2025.

Katten Garners More Praise for Its Pro Bono Services

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Giving, Pro bono, Immigration Equality, Katten

"\nAmong the attorneys who helped Katten draw its latest pro bono distinction are associates Craig Convissar, Matthew Jennings and Natalie Youkel.

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  • "\nAmong the attorneys who helped Katten draw its latest pro bono distinction are associates Craig Convissar, Matthew Jennings and Natalie Youkel.
  • Also included among those attorneys who helped the firm draw pro bono praise is associate Thomas Artaki, who currently represents a transgender client who fled to the United States in search of asylum after suffering severe persecution in her native Jamaica.\nImmigration Equality representatives called this work "life-saving," particularly as pro bono legal representation became difficult for them to obtain during the pandemic.
  • Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally.
  • Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Factor4 Announces Integration with Ordering360

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Payment systems, Money, Debit cards, Financial services, Exonumia, Gift card, Giving, Personal finance, Finance

b'BROOMALL, Pa., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Factor4, LLC, the leading provider of gift card and loyalty solutions, today announce their gift card integration with Ordering360 , a complete online restaurant technology and food ordering platform.

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  • b'BROOMALL, Pa., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Factor4, LLC, the leading provider of gift card and loyalty solutions, today announce their gift card integration with Ordering360 , a complete online restaurant technology and food ordering platform.
  • The integration will enable restaurant owners to provide customers with the ability to sell and redeem gift cards online.
  • Restaurant owners may also receive a free custom website, a benefit that is critical as restaurants ramp up after COVID-19.\nDan Battista, Factor4 CEO, said: "We are excited to partner with Ordering360.
  • "\nTo learn more about Factor4\'s integration with Ordering360, contact 484-471-3963 or [email protected] .\nFactor4, LLC was formed by four payment service experts to provide the premier gift card and loyalty solution.

Numerator Sentiment Survey Reveals 3 in 5 U.S. Consumers Expect a Return to Normalcy by July 4th

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Time, Traditions, Simple living, Events, Giving, giFT, Psychological manipulation, Mother's Day, Take-out

b"1 in 3 (33%) expect to celebrate Mother's Day normally this year, but most (67%) still expect a COVID impact.\nMother's Day gift-giving intentions are lower than previous years, with 43% of consumers planning to buy gifts in 2021, vs 53% in previous years.\nOf those planning to buy gifts, the top five gifting categories include: Flowers (49% of gift givers), Gift Cards (42%), Food/Drinks (19%), Apparel (18%) and Jewelry (13%).\nPandemic-style celebrations will continue this Mother's Day as consumers are 29% less likely to see their mothers in-person and 23% more likely to call or video chat.\nConsumers are 55% less likely to go out for food or drinks to celebrate Mother's Day this year, but 15% more likely to order food for takeout or delivery.\nNearly 3 in 10 (29%) expect their Memorial Day plans to be unaffected by the pandemic, though consumers are still 51% less likely to travel vs previous years.\nGrilling/Barbecuing and Gathering with Family/Friends are expected to remain the top celebration methods, though both are expected to see decreases in 2021 as consumers remain cautious regarding large gatherings.

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  • b"1 in 3 (33%) expect to celebrate Mother's Day normally this year, but most (67%) still expect a COVID impact.\nMother's Day gift-giving intentions are lower than previous years, with 43% of consumers planning to buy gifts in 2021, vs 53% in previous years.\nOf those planning to buy gifts, the top five gifting categories include: Flowers (49% of gift givers), Gift Cards (42%), Food/Drinks (19%), Apparel (18%) and Jewelry (13%).\nPandemic-style celebrations will continue this Mother's Day as consumers are 29% less likely to see their mothers in-person and 23% more likely to call or video chat.\nConsumers are 55% less likely to go out for food or drinks to celebrate Mother's Day this year, but 15% more likely to order food for takeout or delivery.\nNearly 3 in 10 (29%) expect their Memorial Day plans to be unaffected by the pandemic, though consumers are still 51% less likely to travel vs previous years.\nGrilling/Barbecuing and Gathering with Family/Friends are expected to remain the top celebration methods, though both are expected to see decreases in 2021 as consumers remain cautious regarding large gatherings.
  • Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Numerator has more than 2,400 employees worldwide.
  • The company blends proprietary data with advanced technology to create unique insights for the market research industry that has been slow to change.
  • The majority of Fortune 100 companies are Numerator clients.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/numerator-sentiment-survey-revea...\n"

Factor4 Rolls Out Enhanced Online Gift Card Solution

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Debit cards, Money, Payment systems, Financial services, Finance, Exonumia, Gift card, Giving, Personal finance

b'BROOMALL, Pa., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Factor4, LLC, the leading provider of gift card and loyalty solutions, is now offering two options for their Online Gift Card Solution.

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  • b'BROOMALL, Pa., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Factor4, LLC, the leading provider of gift card and loyalty solutions, is now offering two options for their Online Gift Card Solution.
  • Our newly revamped online solution enables any merchant to capitalize on the paradigm shift to online gift card sales.
  • They sold nearly 4,800 gift cards during the one-week promotion, a 2,700% increase over the same period last year that featured no online gift card solution.
  • Selling gift cards online enabled Club Champion to gain many new customers and generate a significant increase in revenue.\nTo learn more about Factor4\'s enhanced Online Gift Card Solution, contact 484-471-3963 or [email protected] .\nFactor4, LLC was formed by four payment service experts to provide the premier gift card and loyalty solution.