With the many unique gift card offerings and features at LeverageCard.com, it is apparent that Leverage can provide a compelling and specialized turnkey solution to help your favorite non-profit organizations reach their fundraising and development goals.
As you know, the Leverage website is easy to use for both the consumer - but it is also easy the fundraiser. Leverage allows any non-profit organization - regardless of their size or their technical ability - to have an opportunity to easily raise much needed funds by using gift card sales as a key fundraising tool.
There are no hidden fees or upfront costs and no minimums for supporters, users or fundraisers. Using LeverageCard.com for your fundraising efforts and charity giving could be for a one-time event or part of an ongoing fundraising campaign – it is up to you and your needs.
Leverage has all the tools and materials you will need to start a fundraising campaign today. From creating the right email messages and fundraising letters that will activate your supporters, to providing promotional supplies that will motivate your supporters to use Leverage as a fundraising source – the Leverage team is here to help you reach your goals quickly, easily and smoothly.
If you are ready to start raising funds and resources today - contact Marc Ross at mross@leveragecard.com.
March 25, 2008
March 20, 2008
Hoop it up with Leverage!
LeverageCard.com Celebrates College Hoops With Huge Giveaways
We announced today that beginning this week active LeverageCard.com users will become eligible to win free gift cards of increasing value following each round of this month's men's college basketball tournament.
Users are entered into the sweepstakes by registering on LeverageCard.com, where they will receive an additional five entries by completing their profiles or referring a friend. All users receive an additional entry each time they register a new gift card or loyalty program, enter to swap a gift card or open an offer in their 'Offers and Savings Inbox.' Furthermore, each user will be re-entered into the contest following every round -- so the more active a user is on the site, the more chances they have to win.
Now through April 7th, Leverage will be randomly drawing winners following each round of the tournament. The prizes for each round are:
Round One Thirty-two $10 cards
Round Two Sixteen $25 cards
Round Three Eight $50 cards
Round Four Four $100 cards
Championship Two $250 cards
Winner One $500 card
This simple promotion began today and ends following the final game on April 7th.
Remember – you need to be in it to win it!
We announced today that beginning this week active LeverageCard.com users will become eligible to win free gift cards of increasing value following each round of this month's men's college basketball tournament.
Users are entered into the sweepstakes by registering on LeverageCard.com, where they will receive an additional five entries by completing their profiles or referring a friend. All users receive an additional entry each time they register a new gift card or loyalty program, enter to swap a gift card or open an offer in their 'Offers and Savings Inbox.' Furthermore, each user will be re-entered into the contest following every round -- so the more active a user is on the site, the more chances they have to win.
Now through April 7th, Leverage will be randomly drawing winners following each round of the tournament. The prizes for each round are:
Round One Thirty-two $10 cards
Round Two Sixteen $25 cards
Round Three Eight $50 cards
Round Four Four $100 cards
Championship Two $250 cards
Winner One $500 card
This simple promotion began today and ends following the final game on April 7th.
Remember – you need to be in it to win it!
Ever seen an entrepreneurial end-run?
Earlier this month, consumers got a reality check about the risks of gift cards. It happened after Sharper Image filed for bankruptcy and temporarily suspended acceptance of the cards. That set off a plastic panic among consumers who realized that the $26.3 billion spent on cards during the holidays wasn’t necessarily the safest bet.
But gift cards already have plenty of drawbacks from fees to expiration dates, which help pad retailers’ bottom lines. A backlash has been brewing: Massachusetts recently passed a law to cut back some fees. And certain parts of Canada are moving to get rid of expiration dates.
In the U.S., an upstart company called Leverage Inc., which enables consumers to buy, sell and swap cards online as well as track their balances and earn interest, is attempting an entrepreneurial end-run. The company recently launched a bankruptcy insurance policy that keeps cards from becoming worthless when retailers are in trouble. The site will allow customers holding gift cards purchased via leveragecard.com from merchants filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to transfer the remaining, unredeemable balances to gift cards from other retailers participating with the site the site.
WSJ: Independent Street Blog
But gift cards already have plenty of drawbacks from fees to expiration dates, which help pad retailers’ bottom lines. A backlash has been brewing: Massachusetts recently passed a law to cut back some fees. And certain parts of Canada are moving to get rid of expiration dates.
In the U.S., an upstart company called Leverage Inc., which enables consumers to buy, sell and swap cards online as well as track their balances and earn interest, is attempting an entrepreneurial end-run. The company recently launched a bankruptcy insurance policy that keeps cards from becoming worthless when retailers are in trouble. The site will allow customers holding gift cards purchased via leveragecard.com from merchants filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to transfer the remaining, unredeemable balances to gift cards from other retailers participating with the site the site.
WSJ: Independent Street Blog
February 25, 2008
Leverage Announces Bankruptcy Insurance Policy
Leverage has a new bankruptcy insurance policy that allows customers holding gift cards purchased via its LeverageCard.com destination from Sharper Image and other merchants filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to transfer remaining, unredeemable balances to gift cards from other retailers available on the Leverage site. Sharper Image gift cards not purchased through Leverage can also be registered on the site and customers will receive periodic updates as well as applicable assistance during bankruptcy proceedings.
As part of a new bankruptcy insurance policy, Leverage now guarantees that all gift cards with a verifiable balance purchased through LeverageCard.com can be exchanged for a gift card of the same value from Leverage's merchant network in the event of bankruptcy.
Sharper Image customers with gift cards purchased through LeverageCard.com can take advantage of Leverage's bankruptcy insurance policy by contacting customerservice@leveragecard.com.
As part of a new bankruptcy insurance policy, Leverage now guarantees that all gift cards with a verifiable balance purchased through LeverageCard.com can be exchanged for a gift card of the same value from Leverage's merchant network in the event of bankruptcy.
Sharper Image customers with gift cards purchased through LeverageCard.com can take advantage of Leverage's bankruptcy insurance policy by contacting customerservice@leveragecard.com.
February 20, 2008
Leveragecard - Keeping it Simple
Check out Leverage in the March edition of Real Simple magazine.
The first five people to email us the page number of the article gets a cookie .... well, a Mrs. Fields gift certificate.
Email customerservice@leveragecard.com with your name, address and the page number of where we appear and you are on your way to cookie nirvana.
The first five people to email us the page number of the article gets a cookie .... well, a Mrs. Fields gift certificate.
Email customerservice@leveragecard.com with your name, address and the page number of where we appear and you are on your way to cookie nirvana.
February 6, 2008
Leverage Offers Groundbreaking Valentine's Day Solution for the Lazy Lover
Chocolate, flowers, jewelry... don't you think your loved one deserves better this Valentine's Day? Buy your beloved a gift they'll actually love on LeverageCard.com.
Leverage sells gift cards from the nation's top retailers and brands, and, if you don't get it exactly right, the gift doesn't get shoved to the back of a drawer -- Leverage allows recipients to swap what they've gotten for something that really makes their heart beat faster. Best of all, gift card shipping is free for the first 500 orders received now through Valentine's Day.
There's no question that while it may be the thought that counts, it's the gift that matters -- and shoppers are catching on to the appeal of gift cards. According to the National Retail Federation, traditional Valentine's Day gifts like flowers and chocolate will see a decrease in popularity this year with more consumers opting to get experiential gifts like gift cards.
"Buying a Valentine's Day gift can be a challenging experience. Despite a long list of traditional options, some people, especially guys like me, just can't find the right present," said Mark Edward Roberts, CEO of Leverage, Inc. "Gift cards have become a great option. In addition to allowing your loved one to buy their gift of choice, you also reduce the disappointment and waste associated with poorly selected gifts. With Leverage, you can spend less time on shopping and more time creating a romantic Valentine's Day."
Launched in December 2007, LeverageCard.com is the premier gift card destination. The company's new gift card swap service allows users to buy gift cards, and then swap gift balances with other LeverageCard.com users at no cost.
The site instantly scans thousands of potential swap matches, and once a match is found, virtual cards sold through Leverage are switched instantaneously. Users additionally have the option of exchanging physical cards by mail, even those cards that are not purchased through Leverage.
Log onto LeverageCard.com today and learn how to leverage your Valentine's Day gifts this year.
Leverage sells gift cards from the nation's top retailers and brands, and, if you don't get it exactly right, the gift doesn't get shoved to the back of a drawer -- Leverage allows recipients to swap what they've gotten for something that really makes their heart beat faster. Best of all, gift card shipping is free for the first 500 orders received now through Valentine's Day.
There's no question that while it may be the thought that counts, it's the gift that matters -- and shoppers are catching on to the appeal of gift cards. According to the National Retail Federation, traditional Valentine's Day gifts like flowers and chocolate will see a decrease in popularity this year with more consumers opting to get experiential gifts like gift cards.
"Buying a Valentine's Day gift can be a challenging experience. Despite a long list of traditional options, some people, especially guys like me, just can't find the right present," said Mark Edward Roberts, CEO of Leverage, Inc. "Gift cards have become a great option. In addition to allowing your loved one to buy their gift of choice, you also reduce the disappointment and waste associated with poorly selected gifts. With Leverage, you can spend less time on shopping and more time creating a romantic Valentine's Day."
Launched in December 2007, LeverageCard.com is the premier gift card destination. The company's new gift card swap service allows users to buy gift cards, and then swap gift balances with other LeverageCard.com users at no cost.
The site instantly scans thousands of potential swap matches, and once a match is found, virtual cards sold through Leverage are switched instantaneously. Users additionally have the option of exchanging physical cards by mail, even those cards that are not purchased through Leverage.
Log onto LeverageCard.com today and learn how to leverage your Valentine's Day gifts this year.
January 30, 2008
New Features Alert – Search, Interest & Swap
Check out the new features that Team Leverage added today.
Search
Since we have a huge selection of gift cards - with over 200 cards to buy and close to 450 cards that can be added to your wallet – we’ve made your Leverage interaction easier by adding “search” to the site. Simply start to type the name of the gift card you are looking for – once the gift card or loyalty program is found - hit “search” and Leverage brings them to you. Give it a try - we know it will improve your user experience on the site.
Interest
Earn interest on your gift cards today. No longer will your gift cards have to just sit idle in your wallet. Leverage wants you to maximize the usefulness of your gift cards and give you more. Leverage is currently offering 3.65 percent interest rate on the balances of all registered gift cards, whether they were purchased on Leveragecard.com or elsewhere. With these funds you will be able to make gift card purchases on the site or, in the future make donations to your favorite charities or schools. Interesting, don’t you think?
Swap
Got a Crate & Barrel gift card that you would rather trade in for a Nordstrom one? Leverage can make it happen. All you need to do is register your gift cards with us and Leverage will connect you to another member of the Leverage community who wants to swap a gift card. This feature is completely free for Leverage users and live on the site today.
Thanks for the continued support – enjoy searching, earning interest and swapping.
Search
Since we have a huge selection of gift cards - with over 200 cards to buy and close to 450 cards that can be added to your wallet – we’ve made your Leverage interaction easier by adding “search” to the site. Simply start to type the name of the gift card you are looking for – once the gift card or loyalty program is found - hit “search” and Leverage brings them to you. Give it a try - we know it will improve your user experience on the site.
Interest
Earn interest on your gift cards today. No longer will your gift cards have to just sit idle in your wallet. Leverage wants you to maximize the usefulness of your gift cards and give you more. Leverage is currently offering 3.65 percent interest rate on the balances of all registered gift cards, whether they were purchased on Leveragecard.com or elsewhere. With these funds you will be able to make gift card purchases on the site or, in the future make donations to your favorite charities or schools. Interesting, don’t you think?
Swap
Got a Crate & Barrel gift card that you would rather trade in for a Nordstrom one? Leverage can make it happen. All you need to do is register your gift cards with us and Leverage will connect you to another member of the Leverage community who wants to swap a gift card. This feature is completely free for Leverage users and live on the site today.
Thanks for the continued support – enjoy searching, earning interest and swapping.
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