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Donating Products - FAQ: Gifts In Kind International

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the donation process work?
How are you funded?
Does Gifts In Kind handle all of the transportation associated with the donated items?
How are administrative fees (shipping and handling) paid by recipient organizations determined?
How is the donation value determined?
Does Gifts In Kind accept product donations from individuals?
Does Gifts In Kind accept used products from companies?
Are there minimum or maximum quantity or value requirements?
Can smaller companies make product donations?
Can Gifts In Kind accept donations outside of the United States?
Can Gifts In Kind distribute products that are donated from within the U.S. internationally?
How does Gifts In Kind operate during times of natural and manmade disaster situations?


Q. How does the donation process work?
A. While each process is unique, generally, once a donor has determined what items it is donating, the Product Donation Agreement is completed and sent to Gifts In Kind. The donation form provides relevant information about the items being donated, the timing and the fair market value. Once Gifts In Kind receives the form, we make arrangements with the donor to take possession of the inventory and distribute it to nonprofits that meet the eligibility guidelines for the program. Gifts In Kind also provides the donor with an acknowledgement letter and tax information.
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Q. How are you funded?
A. Gifts In Kind International receives most of its funding from shipping and handling fees received from the recipient organizations to cover the costs associated with managing donation programs. Additionally, some companies assist by making cash grants to fund the management costs of their donation programs. Lastly, we also receive some cash grants for our general operating costs from individuals, foundations and companies.
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Q. Does Gifts In Kind handle all of the transportation associated with the donated items?
A. Gifts In Kind International facilitates all of the transportation arrangements, but often the donating company will provide the shipment to Gifts In Kind International’s distribution center(s) and/or the designated recipient nonprofit organization.
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Q. How are shipping and handling fees paid by recipient organizations determined?
A. The fees are based upon the costs associated with managing the specific donation program, which includes customer service support to the donor and the recipients, transportation, logistics, warehousing costs, data entry and general operating overhead costs. It should be noted that Gifts In Kind International is one of the most cost-efficient charities and operates at less than 1 percent of the value of products distributed on an annual basis.
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Q. How is the donation value determined?
A. Gifts In Kind relies upon the donating company to provide the fair market value of the products donated.
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Q. Does Gifts In Kind accept product donations from individuals?
A. No. Gifts In Kind International can only accept product donations from companies; however, individuals can donate cash.
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Q. Does Gifts In Kind accept used products from companies?
A. No. Gifts In Kind only accepts newly manufactured products from companies, with the exception of technology equipment. Gifts In Kind can accept donations of refurbished computers and equipment that meet usability guidelines. These donations are accepted if there are at least 10 units available.
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Q. Are there minimum or maximum quantity or value requirements?
A. With the exception of the used technology equipment donations, there is no minimum or maximum limits on the quantity of items or the frequency of donations. Gifts In Kind International determines its donation acceptance policies on the data routinely collected from our nonprofit partners about their product needs. Generally, no gift is too small or too large, and we can assist companies with on-going, one-time or once-in-awhile donations.
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Q. Can smaller companies make product donations?
A. Yes, smaller companies can donate through Gifts In Kind International. We can work with companies of all sizes. top

Q. Can Gifts In Kind accept donations outside of the United States?
A. Yes, Gifts In Kind International can manage product donations from virtually any location in the world.
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Q. Can Gifts In Kind distribute products that are donated from within the United States to charities internationally?
A. Yes, Gifts In Kind International can manage product donations from virtually any location in the world.
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Q. How does Gifts In Kind operate during times of natural and manmade disaster situations?
A. In general, Gifts In Kind works with the federal, state and local first-responder organizations to assess and determine the need for products. Once the needs are known, Gifts In Kind works with its donor partners to acquire the products. Then, using its network of charitable partners and the federal, state and local first responder organizations, Gifts In Kind develops a secure and efficient distribution framework to get the products where they are most needed.
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