5 Corporate Gifts that Make a Difference

It can be hard trying to find a great gift for your client or colleague that makes the right statement. A gift basket might not seem like a great option, or maybe you want to give something more unique and special. The best gift is sometimes a donation of some kind that makes a difference in someone’s life. These kinds of gifts are heartfelt and it’s a situation where everyone wins. Here are five corporate gifts that make a difference.

1. A Flock of Chicks
   Instead of a gift basket, consider donating a flock of chicks to those in need through Heifer International. With just $20, you can donate a flock of chicks in your client or colleagues name. In return, they’ll receive an honor card, thanking them for their donation. These little chicks will offer a family a lifetime of food for just $20. Donations of rabbits and honeybees are also available. If you want to donate something else, Heifer offers a list of other things to support including sustainable farming, empowering women, and basic needs. 

2. Grass-Fed Gift Basket
   If you’re looking to buy something and donate in the process, Steve’s Paleo Goods has you covered. This website offers a list of gift baskets that donate a percentage of the proceeds. One of the site’s top sellers is a Grass-Fed Gift Basket that costs $44.95. 15% of the purchase supports Steve’s Club National Program. This program provides fitness to at-risk and inner city youth through CcrossFit. The website also has a large gift basket for $49.95 and an extra large option for $69.95. Buy the gift baskets at stevespaleogoods.com.

3. MiiR Water Bottle
   MiiR is a fantastic company that sells high-quality water bottles, but that’s not all. With every purchase, MiiR donates its proceeds to provide clean water to someone in need for an entire year. A 27-ounce water bottle costs $25 and comes in several different colors. Your colleagues and clients will love the simple design. One last feature MiiR offers is the ability to input a code and track the impact you’ve made. Purchase these products online at miir.com.

4. Wishes for Warriors Bottle Breacher
   Bottle Breacher has been featured on Shark Tank and is a great product for any client or colleague. The Wishes for Warriors Bottle Breacher is a bottle opener made from a 50 caliber bullet. It is created by Veterans and this particular model supports Wishes for Warriors with 100% of the proceeds going to this foundation. Along with the Bottle Breacher, this model comes with a special box with the Wishes for Warrior logo. It can be found online at bottlebreacher.com for $27. There is also an option to engrave the bullet for $7 with the name of a company or your client's name.

5. Keurig and Laughing Man’s Coffee Blends
   This option is great for clients or colleagues that love coffee. Laughing Man is a foundation created by Hugh Jackman. Laughing Man’s goal is to provide underprivileged areas with funding for education, community development, and business development. This foundation partnered with Keurig to provide coffee blends where 100% of the proceeds go to help those that are less fortunate. There are four blends offered – 184 Duane St., Colombia Huila, Dukale, and Ethiopia Sidama. A 16 count box of each coffee blend is $12.99 and can be purchased through keurig.com.