frequently asked questions

4imprint’s one by one® charitable program is based on our company’s culture and our team members’ belief that you are important and the work you do makes this world a better place. You’re one organization, but your impact is immeasurable and vast. We want to help you make that difference.

  1. How long will it be before I know if my organization has been granted a donation? 
  2. How far in advance should I submit my application? 
  3. Can any non-profit organization apply for a donation? 
  4. Can I apply on behalf of an organization? 
  5. What types of products can I select for a donation? 
  6. Can I select more than one product for a donation?
  7. What types of organizations do you grant donations to?
  8. How are the applications reviewed?
  9. How often can I apply for a donation?
  10. Can I receive more than one donation per year?
  11. If I am selected for a donation, how long do I have before the donation must be used?
  12. I applied a few weeks ago, what is the status of my application?
  13. What if I have other questions?

  1. How long will it be before I know if my organization has been granted a donation? 

    We will usually have a reply on the status of your application within 4 weeks, depending on the number of request we’ve received.

  1. How far in advance should I submit my application? 

    It’s best to submit your application at least 2 months before you need the items.  This allows our committee enough time to review your application and get the items to you, should you be chosen for a donation.

  1. Can any non-profit organization apply for a donation? 

    In order to apply for a donation you must be employed by or be a member of the Board of Directors for a 501(c)3 organization, a school, a registered Canadian charity/society or a religious organization. And you must be at least 18 years of age.

  1. Can I apply on behalf of an organization? 

    We ask that only an employee or Board of Directors member from your organization apply for a donation.

    This ensures the actual organization approves of the promotional products selected and that an approved logo of your organization is used on the products.   

  1. What types of products can I select for a donation? 

    You can select any product on www.4imprint.com  for a donation.  To see products that other non-profits have selected for a donation, click here. It is also helpful to list the product item number and name when applying for a donation.

  1. Can I select more than one product for a donation? 

    Yes, you can select more than one product! If you are chosen for a donation, you may split your donation between 2 – 3 different products. If your total amount exceeds the $500 donation, we will ask that you pay the difference.

  1. What types of organizations do you grant donations to?

    4imprint is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the policy of non-discrimination on any basis including gender, race, ethnicity, veteran status, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, age, disability or national origin. 4imprint will donate to organizations that support this same belief.
    For a listing of some of the organizations who have received a donation from our one by one® program, visit onebyone.4imprint.com and click on the recipients tab

  1. How are the applications reviewed?

    Applications will be reviewed by our one by one committee.  All decisions will be based on geographic location, programming diversity, charitable diversity, value and merit of cause, and audience served. 

  1. How often can I apply for a donation?

    If you are denied a donation the first time you apply, you may re-apply after three months. 
    If you are denied a donation for a second time, we ask that you wait 12 months to re-apply. 

  1. Can I receive more than one donation per year?

    In order to help as many organizations as possible, we can only grant one donation per year to a particular organization.

  1. If I am selected for a donation, how long do I have before the donation must be used?

    We ask that you use your donation within 30 days of the date that you were selected.  Otherwise, we will re-award your donation to another organization as we receive hundreds of requests for donations.

  1. I applied a few weeks ago, what is the status of my application?

    Due to the large amount of applications we receive, it may take us 3-4 weeks to reply back to you. If you are selected for a donation, you will receive both an email and a letter from 4imprint confirming your donation. If you are not selected for a donation, we will still reply back to you via email.

  1. What if I have other questions?

    If you have other questions about our one by one program, please email our One by One Coordinator.