Words of Wisdom

“Fashion fades, only style remains the same.” - Coco Chanel


“I don't design clothes, I design dreams.” -  Ralph Lauren


“Dressing is a way of life.” - Yves Saint Laurent


“A women who doesn't wear perfume has no future.” - Coco Chanel


"If you look at any great fashion photograph out of context, it will tell you just as much about what's going on in the world as a headline in The New York Times." - Anna Wintour

Glamour Magazine!!!

From our recent pitch letter to Glamour Magazine, we got in!! They were very interested in Dress Up's company and how it all got started. They say that it will be in the August-October issue. Keep your eyes peeled. I feel that this will be great publicity for the company and hopefully lead to many successes. Thanks to all our supporters, we apprecieate each and everyone of you!
XOXO

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For More Info. on the People Helping with the Benefit Concert

Kay Hanley is the main performer. To learn more about her go to the links provided:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0360089/    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Hanley 

Rachael Leigh Cook is the spokesperson for the Benefit Concert. To learn more about her go to the links below:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000337/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachael_Leigh_Cook

Sources were provided by IMDB and Wikipedia

Dress Up and Dress for Success Team Up

For Immediate Release:

Benefit Concert for Minneapolis Non-Profits

There will be a benefit concert on Friday, June 24^th for two local Minneapolis non-profits. Dress up and Dress for Success will be the 2 companies to receive the proceeds. Both businesses are non-profits that help financially troubled people get wardrobes and find jobs. Rachael Leigh Cook will be the host and Kay Hanley will be the main performer as well as some local talent. The concert starts at 6 and Kay Hanley (Letters to Cleo) will start around 8:30. Target will be donating the beverages that can be purchased and donation buckets will be around. 


Dress for Success is a non-profit that helps impoverished women get new or used clothing for jobs. Dress for Success also helps the women find jobs and stay active in a support group. The company is local to the Twin City area. 

       Dress Up is a non-profit organization. Dress Up is offering a way to lease a brand new professional wardrobe. Potential college graduates owing more than $20,000 on student loans are the clients-to-be. Dana Keck the owner and operator came up with the idea in a class while attending the Art Institute International Minnesota. After graduation she found investors and received the funds to start the business in Minneapolis.
 

Contact:

Dana Keck

Dress Up Owner

641-680-3613

dressupcompany.com

Jeri Quest

Dress for Success

Executive Director

jeri@dressforsuccesstwincities.org

In Response to the Dress Up Break In

Dress Up is a company that tries to help college graduates dress for the job they are trying to achieve. This break in won’t discourage our goal to help. We want to formally apologize to the people whose personal information was taken and possibly let out. “I am sorry for the disturbance I have caused those clients and the trust that has been lost. I am looking into better security measures so this incident won’t ever happen again” said Dana Keck, owner and operator.

Clients, who had their wardrobes stolen, will either be reimbursed or another wardrobe will be bought at the owner’s expense. “This burglary happened when the clothing was in my possession, so there is no way I would have them pay anymore,” a frustrated Dana Keck said. As for the information that was stolen, we have no way of making that up to you and we are truly sorry. As for everyone else, we wish to thank you and all the support we have received. We aren’t going to let something like this happen again nor keep us down.

The Industry of Nonprofit Organizations

What is a nonprofit?

A nonprofit organization operates under law for educational, charitable, social, religious, civic or humanitarian purposes. A nonprofit organization is formed by members, but doesn’t have shareholders. The organization contains directors and officers that may not receive any profit. Management is paid reasonably for the service they are providing. In order for the organization to receive contributions they must have their contributors submit an application to receive the deductible on taxes. The corporation is also examined to make sure it’s abiding by state laws and sticking with nonprofit purposes.

How many nonprofits are out there?

There are 1,617,301 tax-exempt organizations. They include 1,046,719 public charities, 115,915 private foundations, and 454,667 other types of nonprofit organizations, including chambers of commerce, fraternal organizations and civic leagues. In 2009 nonprofits accounted for 9% of all wages and salaries paid in the U.S.

How much do nonprofits raise?

In 2008, public charities reported over $2.6 trillion in total assets. In 2009, individuals, foundations, and corporations raised $303.75 billion dollars. This is  a 3.2% decrease adjusting to inflation from 2008. The revenue broken down was 20% contributions, gifts, and government grants. 70% came from program service revenues, which is government fees and contracts. The last 10% came from “other” sources which can include; dues, rental, income, special event income, and gains from goods sold. In 2010 approximately 26.3% of population over the age of 16 volunteered for nonprofit organizations. 

Dressing for the Job

LOGO

Dress Up is Created

HISTORY

Dress Up is a non-profit organization. Dress Up is offering a way to lease a brand new professional wardrobe. Potential college graduates owing more than $20,000 on student loans are the clients-to-be. Dana Keck the owner and operator came up with the idea in a class while attending the Art Institute International Minnesota. After graduation she found investors and received the funds to start the business in Minneapolis. She is officially up and running as of May 2^nd, 2011.

MISSION STATMENT

Dress Up- clothes, appearance, and poise; with Dress up, you Dress Up to Move Up in your career and in life.

PURPOSE

Dress Up is a non-profit trying to help the young professional of America dress the part that they are trying to achieve. By giving them an option to lease a new wardrobe they can get their clothing for interviews or work now and pay later. First impressions are important when dealing with jobs and interviews. Dress Up is trying to take the stress off of the appearance factor and have the resume and character of the person do the rest.

SERVICES

There are 3 different lease options offered to clients. Plan A, B, and C offer different price points for the consultation, lease itself, and the built in fee (instead of interest).

—  Plan A

◦       consulting fee - $150, leasing of clothing up to $999 and this comes with a 20 month lease with a $200 built in fee

—  Plan B

◦       consulting fee - $200, leasing of clothing up to $2000 and this comes with a 25 month lease with $300 built in fee

—  Plan C

◦       consulting fee - $300, leasing of clothing up to $4,999 and this comes with a 30 month lease with $500 built in fee

BIOGRAPHY

Dana Keck started her interest in fashion when she modeled as a young girl. She went to IMTA in New York for modeling. Her love for modeling dwindled but the love of fashion remained. She got her Bachelors of Science degree at the Art Institute International Minnesota for Fashion Retail Management. She has worked in retail most of her life. She learned many skills through classes and experience. She now proudly owns and operates Dress Up.