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Ep185: The Story Behind Big Lots' $50 Million Gift to Nationwide Children's Hospital

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Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Jeremy Ball , who leads the Big Lots Foundation and is director of philanthropy and events for the parent company Big Lots , about the retailers impressive cause marketing efforts on behalf of Nationwide Children's Hospital. But this was just the tip of the iceberg.

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What Will Replace 'Checkout Charity' After Big Retailers are Gone?

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Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis celebrating an amazing accomplishment. Over a decade the retailer had raised $100 million dollars for the hospital's cancer care and research, making Kmart the hospital's biggest donor in its 50+ year history. Kmart isn't the only retailer suffering. Here's what they had to say.

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Newsletter: How One Retailer 2X Customer Donations; 144 Brands That Are Leading on Social Action ; What’s the Most Effective B2B Content by Funnel Stage?

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Last week I had a great conversation with a large retailer (1000+ stores) about its checkout charity program and how they absolutely blew the lid off their fundraising goal. Jude Children's Research Hospital , Houston ($100k - $150k) 2. Armed with that content you'll cover the whole funnel. And I can help you create BOTH! ??

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Newsletter: Who Must You Engage with in Corporate Partnerships? Retailers Use Precious Store Space to Showcase Causes Instead of Products ; Lush ‘Bath Bomb’ Supports Teaching Truth in History

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Look no further than cosmetic retailer Lush , which has released a Knowledge Bath Bomb to support the teaching of truth in history. National Corporate Relations Director, American Heart Association , Remote 3. Senior Officer, Corporate Partnerships, Save the Children , Fairfield, CT 5. Brain Food 1.

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R.I.P. Toys "R" Us ??; 25 Retail Influencers to Follow ?; Are Supermarkets Next Hot Spot for Fundraising Events?

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Whether the storied retailer was murdered Caesar-like on the Ides of March by Amazon, Target and Walmart , or was a victim of gross mismanagement , was hotly debated on the Internet last week. But one thing is for sure: causes will lose millions when Toys "R" Us disappears from malls and retail parks this spring. Top Stories 1.

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Newsletter: Free Webinar on Power of Storytelling ; 100 Hot Retailers for Your Prospect List ; Panera Cares Cafes Fold

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100 hot retailers. Check out what the "Retail Prophet" said about this list.? Interested in the future of retail? Check out this retail concept. GameStop is raising money this month for Make-A-Wish AND Children's Miracle Network. I was a big fan of Panera Cares cafes, but ultimately this retail concept didn't work.

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Newsletter: How to Identify & Research Corporate Prospects ; Six Retailers to Add to Your Prospect List ; Wounded Warriors Loses $90M

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Also, read the case study on Children's Miracle Network's efforts to recruit sponsors for their dance marathon program. Two weeks ago I asked readers if anyone was working with retailer Tractor Supply and their whopping 1,700 locations in 49 states. Thanks to everyone who attended the virtual sponsorship summit last week.

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