The Gift Designers Association

The Gift Designers Association The Gift Designers Association is an international organization designed to uplift the gifting industry.

We're working to share ideas, gain knowledge and help others be successful. The Gift Designers Association (formerly The Gift Basket Association), founded in 2009 by industry expert Debbie Quintana, provides a variety of services and products to help gift designers excel in their business.

04/09/2026

2 minutes till Q&A

04/09/2026

Q&A today at noon....paid subscribers, the link is in your email.

At noon (EDT) today, Group Coaching with Guest Coach, Kade Kimber will begin. Paid members received a link in your emai...
03/26/2026

At noon (EDT) today, Group Coaching with Guest Coach, Kade Kimber will begin. Paid members received a link in your email. If you didn't get it, let me know by email [email protected], or text me 508.847.4180....it came directly from my Zoom account this month!

If you are not a paid subscriber and want to attend, email me now, [email protected], or text me, (508.847.4180), your email to purchase a single event ticket. I will send a Paypal Invoice and once paid, the link will be sent to your email. The recording will also be available after the Group Coaching concludes and the recording is processed.

Please purchase your single event ticket by 11:15 a.m. to receive the link in time to join in! Otherwise you will receive the recording

It is so important to make the perspective of many successful business owners available to you through The Gift Alliance...
03/23/2026

It is so important to make the perspective of many successful business owners available to you through The Gift Alliance (formerly Gift Designers Association). We have a new Guest Coach this month! Welcome, Kade Kimber, Owner of Kimber & Oak. If you attended our On-the-Road Conference in Raleigh, NC in 2024, you will remember touring Kade's other business, Oak City Gifts. He is a powerhouse and this session is packed with great information as you will see in the course synopsis below and his Biography, as well!!

If you are not a paid subscriber and wish to attend this session, Single Event Tickets are now available by emailing me at [email protected].

Course Synopsis

You Don't Need to Be a Big Business to Win Big Clients

Whether corporate gifting has never felt like your lane or you work in the space but know you are leaving opportunity on the table, this session is specifically for you. Most gift business owners assume corporate means big contracts and complicated logistics. That assumption keeps many talented businesses out of a market actively looking for what they already offer.

In this session, Kade Kimber breaks down how corporate buyers think about gifting, what makes a gift memorable enough to drive real business results, and where most brands invest their gifting energy versus where it actually moves the needle. You will leave with a different way of thinking about what you are already selling.

You have the talent and the product. This is about building more business around it.

Biography for Kade Kimber

Kade Kimber is the founder of Kimber & Oak and a leading voice in strategic gifting as a form of relational marketing.

With nearly two decades of experience in corporate marketing, including at the global level, and over a decade guiding high-impact gifting strategies and programs, Kade and his team are trusted by brands like The Ritz-Carlton, SAS, Marriott, Morgan Stanley, and Northwestern Mutual.

He is the creator of Gift Intelligence™, a proprietary framework that transforms gifting from a transactional gesture into a strategic business advantage. Through his work, Kade helps brands identify overlooked opportunities, avoid costly missteps, and implement gifting strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.

His book, Gift Intelligence™: The Competitive Edge Behind Loyalty, Referrals, and Growth is slated for release in late 2026, further defining a new approach to gifting as a measurable growth strategy.

For Paid Subscribers, Q&A begins in 1 hour {11am edt}. Don the green and let's have some lucky conversations on St. Pat...
03/17/2026

For Paid Subscribers, Q&A begins in 1 hour {11am edt}. Don the green and let's have some lucky conversations on St. Patrick's Day! The link is in your email!

Check your email for the link to this Special St. Patrick's Day Edition of Q & A! Bring your burning questions, get upd...
03/16/2026

Check your email for the link to this Special St. Patrick's Day Edition of Q & A! Bring your burning questions, get updates on what's coming online and wear some green to fully enjoy the spirit of being Irish for the Day!

If you aren't a Paid Subscriber and want to purchase a Single Event Ticket for the February Group Coaching, email me at ...
02/25/2026

If you aren't a Paid Subscriber and want to purchase a Single Event Ticket for the February Group Coaching, email me at [email protected] and I will send a PayPal Invoice and a link to join us at noon on Thursday 2/26/2025

Paid Subscribers, Hold the Date and plan to join Group Coaching on February 26, 2026 from noon-1pm, est. Emily Gonzale...
02/18/2026

Paid Subscribers, Hold the Date and plan to join Group Coaching on February 26, 2026 from noon-1pm, est. Emily Gonzalez will be our Guest Coach. She is a Gifting Strategist at LimeLily, where she designs modern, relationship-driven corporate gift programs for brands looking to stand out and stay remembered. She focuses on thoughtful gifting that feels personal, strategic, and aligned with how today's decision-makers build loyalty and referrals. If you aren't currently a Paid Subscriber and would like to attend this coaching on a Single Event Ticket, reach out to me at [email protected]. Or, if you want to save money, I can assist you to become a subscriber.

02/12/2026

Q&A for paid subscribers today at noon. The link is in your Inbox! Let's discuss Spring and opportunities upcoming!

01/22/2026

Ok, Hannah Wasylko is starting her Presentation! Hop on if you are a paid subscriber!

01/22/2026

In 1 hour, Group Coaching for paid subscribers, featuring Guest Coach, Hannah Wasylko! Link is in your email! Don't miss this one!

01/08/2026

Q&A begins in 5 minutes for GDA subscribers. Check your email for the link from Peggy!

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