PPB May 2017

Supported charities:

Distributor ePromos randomly picks charities that apply to

its program, ePromos for Good, which the company created in 2013 as a way to help

worthy organizations promote their causes. Past recipients have included Advocates

ForWorldHealth, Tennessee 4-H,The Scripps Research Institute, MeganMeier

Foundation, Icing Smiles, Handsome Dan’s Rescue andmany others.

Program structure:

Marketing associates handle ePromos for Good. Any 501(c)

(3) organization, accredited school or religious organization may apply. Winners

get a free consultation with one of ePromos’ senior brand consultants who works

with them to select from any of the company’s 15,000-plus items. Every month,

ePromos gives away $500 in free promotional products to an organization in need.

The company strives to make a difference by sharing promotional products with

organizations that are helping to create a better world. Selected organizations

may use the promotional items as they see fit—whether it’s thanking volunteers,

recruiting donors, or spreading the word about

the organization. If chosen, organizations also

get free exposure on ePromos’ social media

sites and in its Education Center.

Jason Robbins, CEO

What does giving back mean to ePromos?

There are lots of people in need. For those

doing good, we want to do good, too. We believe

that promotional products are much more than

items imprinted with a logo—they have the

power to drive action, inspire change and make

a lasting impact. We love giving back; there

are so many good causes and their biggest

challenge is being heard and raising money

for the cause. When we give promo items,

we are directly saving them money. We have

deep knowledge in how promotional items can

be used in the non-profit world and we love

helping the winners select great products to

promote their causes. Our employees are proud

of our program and they also participate in

various events we have each quarter where we

volunteer time. Those events are great team-

building experiences as well and help us all stay

grounded and grateful.

What advice do you have for other companies

who want to start a charitable giving program

Do it. It’s great for the soul and great for

business culture as well.

What has been the most unexpected result

of your company’s giving program?

I think our

employees like that we are making time for

them to give back and it humanizes work and

makes our staff feel good about themselves.

ePROMOS

ePromos employees Anna Gould, Pete Weismann, Cassandra Edelbrock and April Marx served lunch to

145 people at the Salvation Army in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and posted this photo on social media with

the message, “We had a blast volunteering today, so thanks for the opportunity!”

FEATURE

The Heroes Among Us

MAY 2017