iNova Pharmaceuticals : leadership puts ‘heads on the line’ to support its WPG program iGive
INOVA PHARMACEUTICALS Australia. Workplace Giving Australia. 2021. Article
FROM THE JUDGES:
Loved the senior leadership team’s commitment to shaving / dying their hair to create interest, show commitment and raise funds. Really like that WPG is linked to the company’ well-being strategy.”
RESULTS + IMPACT
- 58% of 160 team members giving
- Average donation amount per employee – $240
- $ for $ matching
- Results for the last 12 months: $66,244
- Growth over the last 12 months: 2.75%
- Great support and involvement from the leadership team
- Clear communication and a calendar of events established for the year
OVERVIEW + HIGHLIGHTS
- iNova Pharmaceuticals distributes a wide range of market-leading, branded prescription medicines and consumer healthcare products to over 20 countries across Asia, Australasia, and Africa.
- The company launched its WPG program, known as ‘iGive’ in 2019. Launching with 80% participation, its launch was one of the most successful in the country.
- In addition to an excellent rate of payroll giving, the company has implemented successful and creative fundraising campaigns including the leadership team shaving heads for ReachOut and going dry in July for Redkite.
- iNova drives participation and are particularly focused on new starters. This year, team members were asked to review their donation this year and the WPG sign-on form was placed on desk along with a Kit Kat and with a note saying, ‘Take 5 and review your WPG donation’
- There has also been an excellent level of volunteering, with 500 Christmas cards being penned by the team for Redkite to children and families living with cancer.
- The WPG program is also linked to iNova’s wellbeing strategy.
2021 Australian Workplace Giving Awards
Category
Best Overall Program (SME)
Award
Highly Commended