The SVDP National site features its new “Gifts in Kind Program” The SVDPUSA 2005 MidYear Meeting will be held on April 13-17 in St. Louis, MO. Gifts In Kind International and its nearly 450 affiliated programs worldwide distribute hundreds of millions worth of newly manufactured product donations and special pricing programs to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations each year—nearly $800 million in 2003! Here are just a few of the critical resources available to nonprofits through Gifts In Kind International:
* The latest software: Request a donation of the latest software releases from companies such as Adobe, Intuit, Novell, and Symantec. Qualified nonprofits can enhance their publishing capabilities by adding the latest version of Adobe PageMaker (retail value $499) for just a $35 administrative fee to cover request processing, shipping and handling. Computer training: CompUSA and ExecuTrain courses are offered at up to 40% off the “retail” rates. New computer technology: Latest version computer hardware and peripherals are available at significant savings from HP and IBM through Gifts In Kind’s Special Pricing Program. Visit www.giftsinkind.org to view the thousands of technology items available.
* Office supplies: In partnership with Office Depot, Gifts In Kind International can match nonprofits with participating stores through our Retail Donation Partner (RDP) program. Nonprofits registered with Gifts In Kind International can also order online from Office Depot deeply discounted office supplies to be delivered the next day.
* Help for the needy: Clothing, personal care items, and cosmetics donated by companies such as Gillette, Avon, and Hanes are available through Gifts In Kind International. In many communities, Gifts In Kind International offers its Retail Donation Partner (RDP) program, matching local nonprofits with top retailers such as Talbots and Bed Bath & Beyond. Participating nonprofits pick up donations on a regular basis from stores in their hometown. Dozens of companies from Home Depot to The Disney Store participate.
* Items for youth programs: Children’s books, toys, sports equipment, computer hardware and software, and educational materials are a few examples of the many quality items available for youth programs.
* Home & Building materials and supplies: Paint brushes, paint, cleaning supplies, domestic goods, furniture, kitchen supplies, appliances, and batteries are just some of the items useful in disaster relief and community rebuilding efforts.
For further details visit the national site.
