Thursday, March 14, 2019
United Way Listed among the World’s Most Innovative Companies
A successful business professional, Loren Wesley Vankirk serves as the CEO of Vankirk Electric, an electrical contracting company that provides electrical installation, lighting design, and home automation services across the United States. Loren Wesley Vankirk is actively involved with various nonprofit organizations, including United Way.
Since 1887, United Way has raised funds to provide education, health care, and career training to improve the quality of lives of those with low-income backgrounds around the world. In February 2019, Fast Company placed United Way in the top five of the world’s most innovative companies in the nonprofit category.
This prestigious recognition is a testament to United Way’s commitment to improving the lives of communities through technology and innovation. In 2018, United Way partnered with technology companies to raise awareness and give people access to health care and social services. That same year, it joined forces with Salesforce to develop Philanthropy Cloud, which gives employees a platform to manage their volunteer works and contribute to causes that reflect their personal experiences and interests.
Saturday, March 9, 2019
United Way Announces the Launch of UpPurpose
A third-generation electrical contractor, Georgia resident Loren Wesley Vankirk serves as the CEO of Vankirk Electric, a multi-family housing electrical subcontractor that specializes in lighting design and home automation. Moreover, Loren Wesley Vankirk supports various nonprofit organizations, including United Way.
Established in 1887, United Way provides educational, financial, and health care assistance to communities around the world. On February 20, 2019, United Way launched UpPurpose, a cloud-based technology website that offers a wide range of services, including digital marketing, online advertising, search engine optimization, and websites and content creation.
UpPurpose will be used as a digital platform for corporate partners, foundations, and philanthropists to engage, share their advocacies, and raise donations. A dedicated team of designers, developers, strategists, and writers will work with individuals and groups to create a customized online marketing plan that reflects their core principles. UpPurpose will utilize digital asset management tools to help users organize and publish their content such as blog and social media posts, as well as videos, to multiple channels to reach a wider audience and maximize impact. UpPurpose’s built-in artificial technology generates real-time metrics and insights that can be used to improve the content and online campaigns going forward.
Monday, February 25, 2019
Career Opportunities for Electrical Technicians
As the chief executive of Winder, Georgia's Vankirk Electric, Loren Wesley Vankirk manages a national electrical construction company with extensive experience installing electrical systems in multi-family residential complexes. Loren Wesley Vankirk’s company offers comprehensive services, encompassing communications, lighting, and safety infrastructure.
The number of available jobs for electrical technicians is expected to increase by about 14 percent between 2016 and 2024, according to U.S. Department of Labor data. This double-digit increase reflects a higher rate of job growth than found in many other employment sectors.
Aspiring electrical technicians can find their niche in a variety of roles. “Inside” electricians handle the maintenance and repair of equipment and electrical systems for one company or factory site, while residential electricians are responsible for building electrical systems in new construction or troubleshooting problems in established buildings. Meanwhile, electrical technicians are needed in the telecommunications industry to lay, install, and repair the cable and systems used to operate phones and computers. Whatever niche they choose, skilled electrical technicians earned a median annual income of around $51,880 in 2015.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
United Way and Salesforce.org to Launch Philanthropy Cloud
As the CEO of Vankirk Electric in Winder, Georgia, Loren Wesley Vankirk is responsible for the company’s overall operations, including financing, logistics, marketing, and strategic management. Loren Wesley Vankirk is also actively involved with several nonprofits, including United Way.
Founded in 1887, United Way focuses on providing educational, financial, and health care support to communities around the world. On February 27, 2018, United Way announced its partnership with Saleforce.org to launch Philanthropy Cloud, which will provide a unique platform for corporations, individuals, and nonprofits to connect and continue to drive social good.
With United Way’s network of over 60,000 companies worldwide, Philanthropy Cloud will help managers and employees to streamline their existing philanthropic programs and engage in social volunteerism more efficiently. Philanthropy Cloud will take advantage of Salesforce.org’s Einstein AI technology to manage millions of giving opportunities and find the relevant fundraising campaigns and nonprofit activities that are based on any given employee’s profile, volunteerism history, location, and interests.
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