Why Certify with Inspiration Foundation Seal

Certifying with the Inspiration Foundation Seal signals to your employees, customers, and community that your company is committed to hiring individuals with disabilities. Companies that earn the seal demonstrate leadership by actively creating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, a group that has historically faced one of the highest unemployment rates. Beyond the social impact, certification provides resources and knowledge to champions who hire individuals with disabilities.  The seal provides information on how  strengthen workplace culture, reduce turnover, and improve productivity while opening the door to new markets and loyal consumers who want to support businesses that stand for more than profit.

The seal is more than a symbol—it’s proof that your company is driving meaningful change and shaping a future where hiring individuals with disabilities fuels innovation and growth.

Inspiration Foundation Criteria for Granting Seal

Factors for Approval:

  • Applicants must track their Individuals with a disability at every level of their organization.
  • Applicants must track promotion rates of Individuals with a disability.
  • Applicants must have or be willing to create a Business Resource Group for Individuals with a disability.
  • Applicants must have an established mentoring program.
  • Applicants must demonstrate impact on individuals, communities, or society through marketing efforts.
  • Applicants are required to share their data related to the progress of the employee segment.
  • Applicants must have a Dashboard that shows how their company is tracking individuals with a disability.
  • Applicants must have ten or more employees.
  • Applicants must have an executive champion for individuals with a disability.
  • Applicants must partner with their state vocational rehabilitation office to obtain tools and resources to ensure that individuals with a disability are able to Thrive.

Review process:

  • A formal advisory board or committee who will review all applications.
  • Application submitted within a certain time.
  • Establish decision reporting mechanism whether approved or rejected.
  • Check all complaint aspects of the application by using established checklist of guidelines.
  • Establish a timeline for approval or reject applications.
  • Maintain open communication channels to keep all stakeholders informed about the status of the approval process.
  • Establish a final approval process.

If you are interested in certifying with the Inspiration Foundation Seal please reach out to use at support@theinfoundation.org and we will contact you to answer questions and start the process.

 

Membership Benefits

 

  • Use of the Non-Profit Seal
  • Credibility and Trust: Displaying the non-profit seal demonstrates a business’s support for advancing careers for people with disabilities, offering third-party validation.
  • Marketing Power: The seal may be used on websites, packaging, promotional materials, and business premises to highlight alignment with IF’s objectives.
  • Competitive Edge: In crowded markets, the IF seal distinguishes a business from competitors lacking similar affiliations.

Networking and Community Engagement

  • Access to IF’s webinars, podcasts, and networking events, providing valuable connections with other businesses and prospective clients.
  • Resource Libraries: Members can consult curated research, policy updates, toolkits, and industry reports to remain informed and compliant. (To be developed)
  • Annual IF Impact Study: Opportunity to benefit from data and insights as this resource evolves. (To be developed)
Annual Membership Fee Structure
  • Under $1 million: $1,100
  • $1 million - $5 million: $1,500
  • $5 million - $10 million: $2,000
  • $10 million - $50 million: $3,000
  • $50 million - $100 million: $4,000
  • $100 million and above: $6,500