Author: Verdin Team

Rebranding RISE: Case Study

Rebranding RISE: Case Study by: Christiana Newcomb The VentureRISE is a nonprofit organization that provides the residents of SLO county help with intimate partner violence as well as sexual assault and abuse. RISE combined two separate organizations in 2013, the North County Women’s Shelter and Resource Center and SARP, the Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention […]

Action Hero: Dining for Women

Action Hero: Dining for Women Dining for Women (DFW) is a global giving circle that funds grassroots programs working in developing countries to fight gender inequality. Between 2003 and 2014, Dining for Women raised more than $4.1 million for grassroots programs. There are currently 458 total domestic and international chapters, with local chapters in Templeton […]

​Five ways to keep your mobile banking secure

​Five ways to keep your mobile banking secure Breathe easy with a bank in your pocket.Smartphone users: raise your hand if you use your phone for banking purposes. According to the Federal Reserve’s latest annual survey of consumer mobile use, more than half of you have hands in the air.Fifty-three percent of smartphone owners with […]

Vitamin D – Why it matters and how to get it during the winter months!

Vitamin D – Why it matters and how to get it during the winter months! by: Guest Blogger What does your body need daily that is hard to get during the Winter? The answer is “D”…Vitamin D!Facts and Tips about this important vitamin, why it matters, and how to get it in during the winter […]

24-Hour Give: We Have a Winner!

24-Hour Give: We Have a Winner! We asked for your participation and you delivered: 65 nominations and almost 1500 votes later, we are ready and excited to announce the recipient of the 2015 Verdin 24-Hour Give (drumroll please…):The Literacy Council of San Luis Obispo County! The Literacy Council is a nonprofit organization committed to assisting […]

We toured the headquarters of Zappo’s, and here’s what we learned

We toured the headquarters of Zappo’s, and here’s what we learned Information and inspiration can come from witnessing what other companies are doing well. One thing that never fails to inspire our agency is seeing how other companies live out their core values in unique and creative ways.For a long time, we’ve been inspired by […]

Jack’s Helping Hand Launches Rebrand with New Logo

Jack’s Helping Hand Launches Rebrand with New Logo After 9 years of lending a helping hand to children and families in need of a little extra support in our community, Jack’s Helping Hand (JHH) has freshened up their image with a rebrand. With the help of Verdin, JHH has updated their famous green handprint logo […]

Ecologistics provides free cancer screenings

Ecologistics provides free cancer screenings by: Verdin Intern When a 2014 report from the World Business Academy indicated that instances of certain types of cancers were increasing in San Luis Obispo County, Ecologistics, Inc., a local nonprofit, became concerned that parts of the population may not be getting early detections and screenings as they needed. […]