Gifts In Kind International would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our attendees, speakers, and guests for helping us make our first conference such a success! For the first time, Gifts In Kind International brought together top leaders and managers, from corporate executives to supply chain specialists, to share best practices and the latest innovations in strategic product philanthropy.
Exciting Speakers:
Exciting keynote speakers highlighted this event, including Charles Moore of the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, Andy Savitz, author of The Triple Bottom Line, Kyle Peterson of FSG, a well respected nonprofit organization that was founded by Prof. Michael E. Porter (Harvard Business School), and Jim Welch, president and founder of The Growth Leader, Inc.
Attendees Enjoyed Our Nation's Capital:
2008's Columbus Day weekend provided a wonderful time to visit the nation’s capital. Attendees enjoyed a wide variety of exciting activities and events. Old Town Alexandria proved to be a wonderful place to explore and enjoy during to the conference.
Conference Innovation Leaders:
For more information:
Barbara Florence, Chief Marketing Officer,(703) 299-7570 or bflorence@giftsinkind.org
• Emerging Trends in Product Philanthropy
• How to Align Product Giving Programs with
Business Objectives
• Reducing Your Corporate Environmental Footprint
• Driving Supply Chain Profitability with Product
Donations
• Donating from the Point-of-Sale
• And much, much more…
View the three day agenda.
• Corporate executives (CFOs, COOs, CROs,
Sustainability Officers)
• Corporate Contributions staff
• Public Relations/Community Outreach
professionals
• Inventory & Logistics personnel
• Supply Chain managers and executives
• Retail Operations personnel
• Finance and Audit-related staff
• Marketing and Ad agencies
• And other operational executives and
professionals
Product Giving In Practice:
"Our product-giving programs have allowed us to help men in need land their first critical job leading to self-sufficiency. In addition, these programs have solved some key inventory and supply management challenges for our company while providing important cost savings and tax benefits. This corporate philanthropic strategy has been a perfect fit for Men's Wearhouse."
George Zimmer
Founder and CEO
Men's Wearhouse
"The signature product donation program that we created with children's hospitals across the country has been effective in helping us to get donated toys in the hands of our target audience-children in need. Giving toys to these kids has also significantly reinforced our reputation as a responsible corporate citizen."
Deidre Lind
Executive Director
Mattel Children's Foundation &
Mattel Philanthropy Programs
"Donating clearance products, returns and buybacks to local communities allows The Home Depot to reduce waste and our overall corporate environmental footprint. Most importantly, however, it empowers our associates to get involved and provides vital resources to help improve the communities in which we do business."
Tom Wroblewski
Senior Operations Analyst
The Home Depot