Our Board

We Are Better Together

Gifting Brands exists to transform excess inventory into measurable charitable impact through nonprofit auctions.

We serve as the bridge between brands and charities, converting new and excess jewelry, accessories, handbags, and beauty products into high-performing fundraising packages for nonprofit events nationwide.

Our board supports the strategic growth, governance, and scale of this mission.

Our Model

Gifting Brands is built on one powerful idea:

Excess inventory is not waste.
It is opportunity.

Through our Inventory Philanthropy model:

• Brands donate new or excess product
• Gifting Brands curates auction-ready packages
• Nonprofits receive donated product through our partnership with DonationMatch
• Charities raise critical funding at live and silent auctions

This model protects brand integrity, supports sustainability, and multiplies impact for nonprofit organizations.

Our Focus Today

We are no longer a consumer shopping platform.

We are a nonprofit infrastructure partner focused exclusively on:

• Charity auctions and fundraising events
• Responsible product stewardship
• Brand partnership development
• Scalable operational systems

Our board plays an active role in expanding brand relationships, increasing inventory donations, and helping Gifting Brands serve more charities each year.

For Brands

We provide a responsible, strategic channel for luxury and beauty brands to donate inventory in a way that:

• Protects brand positioning
• Avoids liquidation and destruction
• Reaches high-value gala audiences
• Supports hundreds of nonprofit events

Our board members advocate for and introduce brand partnerships that align with our mission.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

Jeannie Barsam

Founder and CEO

Gifting Brands was founded by Jeannie Barsam, a retail executive with more than three decades of leadership experience in the luxury and fashion industry.

After witnessing the growing challenge of excess inventory within retail, Jeannie saw an opportunity to redirect surplus product toward meaningful charitable impact.

What began as an e-commerce nonprofit has evolved into a national auction infrastructure model serving nonprofits across the country.

Her vision remains simple and focused:

When excess inventory is stewarded well, it can fund real change.

Our Board

Governance

Gifting Brands is a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to transparency, stewardship, and measurable impact.

Our board members bring expertise in retail, philanthropy, operations, and brand leadership. Together, we are building a scalable system that multiplies generosity and strengthens nonprofit fundraising nationwide.

	Mike Osorio, Board President Tori Richard, Ltd. SVP of Sales & Marketing
	Heather Stevens, Board Vice President Rise360 Consulting, Inc. President & CEO
	Phillip Hancock, Treasurer 3Sixty Duty Free CFO
	Stacee Johnson-Williams, Board Director Peoples Jewelers Managing Director Kay Jewelers SVP Merchandise Planning & Inventory
	John B.R. Long III, Board Director Korn Ferry North America Retail Sector Leader & Senior Client Partner
	Sheila Steinmark, Board Director MOGXP CEO, Fractional CMO & Marketing Strategist
	Justin Gobert, Board Director Garland Independent School District Assistant General Counsel
	Kimberly Carney, Board Director The Wires, Inc.: FashWire + GlossWire + CasaWire Founder & CEO
	Megan Escamilla, Board Member Neiman Marcus Group VP Market GM