Client gift idea · Tailored to their role or city
A donation in their name
A gift to a charity the client cares about, made in their name, with a note telling them so.
Who it suits
Clients who cannot accept personal gifts, and companies that prefer to give instead of send at the holidays.
Why it works
Nothing personal changes hands, so it sits more comfortably with many gift policies, and it can reflect a cause the client has spoken about.
Risks and drawbacks
- Picking a cause for them can read as political. Use one they have backed in public, or let them choose.
- Some organisations still record it. Ask if in doubt.
Skip it if: You do not know which causes they support.
How to do it well
- Use a cause they have named in public, or offer a choice.
- Tell them in a short note; skip the certificate.