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Welcome
Join us this fall for an exciting new conference that will showcase today's most innovative product giving programs. Participants will learn how to develop strategic programs that meet business goals and address today's most important social issues and network with key decision makers. For the first time, Gifts In Kind International will bring 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
Some exciting keynote speakers are lined up for 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.
Plan Your Stay in the Nation's Capital
Enjoy Historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia during your stay in the Washington, D.C. area. The Columbus Day weekend is a wonderful time to visit the nation’s capital. A wide variety of exciting activities and events are within minutes of the host hotel. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy alone, or with the family a few days prior to the conference.
Conference Innovation Leaders:
What You Will Learn:
• 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
Who Should Attend:
• 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 and 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
For more information:Barbara Florence, Vice President,Donor Development (703) 299-7570 or bflorence@giftsinkind.org |