Reflecting on the Spirit of Giving

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This holiday, our caring team and clients shared their favorite nonprofits as part of our holiday gift campaign, and we’re truly appreciative of those who participated. The responses we received highlighted a diverse range of causes, working tirelessly to make a positive impact in their special way. We wanted to take a moment to shine…

Takeaways from B Corp conference (BLD SE 2023)

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At Brand Fuel, we believe in the power of community and business as a force for good. As new kids in the B Corp community, we were thrilled to support the first in-person BLD (B Corp Leadership Development) Southeast! BLDs (pronounced “builds”) are all-day conferences organized by B Local Community leaders to strengthen and support local B Corp movements. BLD events…

We’re Proud to be a B Corporation!

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Change is afoot. And we’re thrilled! After 25 years in business, we humbly acknowledge that it’s a bit harder to see our own brand’s label from being “inside the bottle.” Brand Fuel has been on an ongoing quest to be “an original” in our commoditized industry. We have been on a 25-year educational and enlightening…

Brand Fuel Partners with Nonprofit on Direct Mail Campaigns and Everyone Wins.

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++ Did you miss The Raleigh Chamber’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Conference? That’s ok. We captured a snapshot of our conversation with the heroic nonprofit, Gabi’s Pals, one of our favorite fulfillment partners. Onto the show… Question: Brand Fuel believes deeply in using business as a force for good. Does that mindset help inform your…

Nonprofits Looking for Creative Ways to Raise Money: This Blog is for You!

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In 2004, Lance Armstrong’s Foundation, in association with Nike, created the Livestrong bracelets. They sold 80 million bracelets which created over $500 million for cancer research! [Sadly, Lance’s quest for personal gain ruined one of the most inspiring charity-retail partnerships and fundraisers ever.] In 1917, The Girl Scouts created their first fundraiser in a high…

Dream Partnerships Emerge when Values, Purpose, and Culture Align

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There’s a special kind of excitement that comes from earning the trust of a large national account. Imagining the impact it will have on your reputation, revenues, growth (both financial and educational), valuation, and team morale is enough to get the heart racing. And when you get to know your client and discover they are…

A Social Experiment.

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We are excited. We signed on to support the world’s largest face-to-face creative community, CreativeMornings. We are long time, 3rd or 4th Friday of every month, show up early and stay late, community members, but now we get to call ourselves “proud sponsors” of the RDU Chapter. [We are also working to jumpstart a chapter…

The Death of the (Old School) Award

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What you are about to read will rattle some cages. For the record, it’s not lost on me that we are in the business of recognition. We’ve been involved with designing and selling hundreds of thousands of awards made of acrylic, stone, crystal, gold, marble, and even custom drumsticks. These “physical high-fives” have propagated countless…

Danny Rosin Receives TBJ Corporate Philanthropy Award

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We want to congratulate co-president, Danny Rosin, for recognition as a “TBJ Corporate Philanthropy Award” recipient! Here’s the Triangle Business Journal interview: Who do you look up to for guidance? My wife, Niccole, and business partner, Robert Fiveash. They have been grounding forces when I have my head and heart in the clouds. They have provided…

The New Employee Who Shaved a Bald Spot to Win Halloween

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Hey, I’m Danny Mahoney and I just started working for Brand Fuel a few weeks ago. After joining, I was incredibly lucky to find out that there were opportunities beyond work that would immerse me into a host of different, cultural, and just downright fun activities alongside new colleagues. In the first week, I realized…

Through Their Eyes

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Brand Fuel supported The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Digital Design Classes through staff mentoring and donated recognition awards. The ATC is a partnership between Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, and the City of Virginia Beach. Their learning facility is unique as it offers secondary and post-secondary students the highly technical training of…

Powerful Street Murals Created In Support Of Ukraine

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Street artists around the world are condemning Russia’s attack. As artists, they have a canvas for speaking out and influencing others as well as a moral obligation to act against injustice. (We all do.) These amazing artists took their peaceful weapons to the streets and sprayed walls with stunning, yet heart-wrenching murals in support of…