(Courtesy LGA, 2022)
Danielle Brown
Stewart’s debuts online shopping
From a press release: Stewart’s Shops is launching its Online Shop, Cyber Monday 9a.m., where Stewart’s fans will be able to get limited-edition Stewart’s branded items, coffee and My Money/Gas Cards delivered right to their doorstep. Limited-edition Stewart’s merchandise will be available exclusively online. Stewart’s My Money Cards and Stewart’s Gas Cards will also be available in $25, $50 and $100 increments for customer convenience. Sorry, ice cream is not available for shipping at this time. Shipping is available in the continental United States.
LGA appoints Brown to newly-created position
From a press release: The Lake George Association has appointed Danielle Brown of Queensbury to the newly created position of Development Manager. Ms. Brown’s appointment expands and strengthens the LGA’s development team as it continues building the long-term philanthropic support essential to protecting the Lake’s legendary water quality.
In her new role, Brown will work closely with Director of Development Tyra MacGuffie to establish and execute the LGA’s donor recruitment and retention program for all levels of philanthropic giving. This includes identifying prospective donors; working with existing donors to identify personally meaningful giving opportunities; coordinating donor communications and events; and developing sponsorship opportunities for the LGA’s many water quality education and protection programs and events.
“Danielle’s proven success in donor development across our region, coupled with her outstanding communications skills, and deep love of Lake George, made her the ideal choice for this new position,” said Ms. MacGuffie.
Ms. Brown brings more than 15 years of development and communications experience to her new position. She joins the LGA after three years as Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at SUNY Adirondack. Prior to that, she spent four years as the college’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator, overseeing email and social media marketing, public relations, and community event sponsorships. She also formerly served as Marketing Coordinator for Adirondack Winery and the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications studies from SUNY Cortland.
Spring Mitten Tree opens Saturday
From a press release: The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center is excited to announce the launch of their annual Mitten Tree Program. Starting Saturday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, December 31, members of the local community are invited to contribute warm winter wear to the Visitor Center Mitten Tree located at 297 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. All donations will benefit the following organizations: CAPTAIN Community Human Services, Franklin Community Center, and Shelters of Saratoga. Instead of ornaments or lights, the tree is decorated with warm winter items such as hats, scarves, gloves, and of course, mittens. If you'd like to donate, the Visitor Center asks that you hang new or handmade items upon the tree. Visitor Center hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Visitor Center will be closed on Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. In December, the Visitor Center will be closed the following days for the Christmas holiday: Saturday, December 24 - Tuesday, December 27. The Visitor Center will be closed Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31 for the New Year holiday.
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