Our Mission

Our Mission

We're on a mission to transform every purchase into a meaningful and impactful ripple effect for social good, connecting an inspired community of brands, charities, donors and consumers as a united force for positive change.

We're on a mission to transform every purchase into a meaningful and impactful ripple effect for social good, connecting an inspired community of brands, charities, donors and consumers as a united force for positive change.

Our Guiding Principles

Our Guiding Principles

Our Guiding Principles

What we care about along the way.

What we care about along the way.

What we care about along the way.

  • Our Guiding Principles

    What we care about along the way ➞

  • 01

    Challenge the Status Quo

    Don't settle for what is common. Disrupt and break boundaries as needed. Innovate, don’t imitate.

  • 02

    Be Fearlessly Unique

    Dare to stand out for the greater good. Never shy away from being different.

  • 03

    Be a Feelings Company

    Prioritize the feelings we evoke. Be human. Infuse love and delight. Add a personal touch and leave a lasting impression.

  • 04

    Be a Purpose-Driver Company

    We infuse purpose into everything we do and every person we touch to create lasting, meaningful impact for all our stakeholders and this world we all love.   

  • 05

    Champion SMBs

    We stand as the champion of small and medium-sized businesses, aiding their growth stories and empowering them to make a difference.


  • 06

    Measure Good

    Our success is measured by the good we enable, understanding that those we inspire possess the ability to change the world.

  • 07

    Reduce Friction

    Strive to remove unnecessary barriers and make it easy and rewarding for everyone to contribute to a better world.

  • 08

    Membership as a Catalyst

    We see membership as a powerful catalyst for change, where individuals come together to share ideas, resources, and passions.


  • 09

    Amplify

    Double down on what people are good at and amplify their strengths.


  • 10

    Reward Doing Good

    Doing good should be rewarded. Incentivize positive actions and behaviors that benefit society as a whole.

  • Lastly

    Live Up to Our Name

    Be inspiring.

  • 01

    Challenge the Status Quo

    Don't settle for what is common. Disrupt and break boundaries as needed. Innovate, don’t imitate.

    02

    Be Fearlessly Unique

    Dare to stand out for the greater good. Never shy away from being different.

    03

    Be a Feelings Company

    Prioritize the feelings we evoke. Be human. Infuse love and delight. Add a personal touch and leave a lasting impression.

    04

    Be a Purpose-Driven Company

    We infuse purpose into everything we do and every person we touch to create lasting, meaningful impact for all our stakeholders and this world we all love.   

    05

    Champion SMBs

    We stand as the champion of small and medium-sized businesses, aiding their growth stories and empowering them to make a difference.


    06

    Measure Good

    Our success is measured by the good we enable, understanding that those we inspire possess the ability to change the world.

    07

    Reduce Friction

    Strive to remove unnecessary barriers and make it easy and rewarding for everyone to contribute to a better world.

    08

    Membership as a Catalyst

    We see membership as a powerful catalyst for change, where individuals come together to share ideas, resources, and passions.


    09

    Amplify

    Double down on what people are good at and amplify their strengths.


    10

    Reward Doing Good

    Doing good should be rewarded. Incentivize positive actions and behaviors that benefit society as a whole.

    Lastly…

    Live Up to Our Name

    Be inspiring.

We Are Inspired

We Are Inspired

We Are Inspired

A collective of heart-felt people banding together to challenge the status quo and unlock the untapped potential of commerce + philanthropy + community.

A collective of heart-felt people banding together to challenge the status quo and unlock the untapped potential of commerce + philanthropy + community.

A collective of heart-felt people banding together to challenge the status quo and unlock the untapped potential of commerce + philanthropy + community.

Stephen Ready

Stephen Ready

Co-Founder, CEO

Stephen is the driving force behind the company’s mission and vision. He works tirelessly to connect emerging consumer brands with top-tier charities, all with the goal of disrupting the status quo and changing the world together.

Favorite Cause Area: Providing Clean Water

Dick Hillenbrand

Dick Hillenbrand

Co-Founder, Chairman

Dick is instrumental at Inspired, combining 30+ years of business expertise and a strong commitment to philanthropy. His passion for making a difference extends beyond the boardroom, shaping both his professional and personal life.

Favorite Cause Area: Providing Clean Water

Ginger Dixon

Ginger Dixon

Co-Founder, COO

Ginger brings over two decades of expertise in operations and customer success. She excels at creating systems and processes that ensure the entire company runs smoothly, driving our mission to deliver outstanding user experiences and making doing good both easy and rewarding.

Favorite Cause Area: Prioritizing Mental health

Jeff Trudeau

Jeff Trudeau

Co-Founder, CTO

Jeff is a strategic technology leader dedicated to scaling Inspired’s infrastructure and product ecosystem. As CTO, he architects fault-tolerant systems that power our platform, ensuring seamless and reliable experiences for brands and charities. With a deep commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Jeff drives Inspired’s technical vision to enable scalable social impact.

Favorite Cause Area: Protecting Our Ocean

Josh Hemsley

Josh Hemsley

Chief Experience Officer

Josh has spent the past two decades crafting innovative experiences that not only captivate, but also inspire action. His work at Inspired transforms and weaves our mission & values into the fabric of each and every experience we deliver.

Favorite Cause Area: Prioritizing Mental health

Molly Trerotola

Molly Trerotola

Head of Charity Partnerships

Molly leverages her decade of social impact experience to build and nurture relationships that drive meaningful change. Her passion for creating products for good, combined with her deep network of hundreds of charity partners, is crucial in helping Inspired bridge the gap and drive impactful change.

Favorite Cause Area: Gender Equality

Ben Astin

Ben Astin

Head of Brand Partnerships

Ben leverages his decade of eCommerce and strategic partnership experience to empower brands to creatively use social impact to change the world. His work is central to our mission, helping us connect with brands that share our vision of making a positive difference.

Favorite Cause Area: Access to Youth Sports

Savanah White

Savanah White

Head of Partner Success

Savanah is passionate about fostering meaningful partnerships. With her experience working with major brands, she’s dedicated to ensuring our partners thrive and align with our vision, helping everyone deliver impactful results.

Favorite Cause Area: Protecting Our Ocean

Dzenita Cifric

Dzenita Cifric

Senior Product Manager

Dzenita brings over 7 years of experience in the e-commerce and Shopify ecosystems to her role at Inspired. Her journey from startups to enterprises reflects her commitment to integrating customer loyalty with social impact and crafting solutions that empower businesses to forge meaningful connections with their customers.

Favorite Cause Area: Disaster Recovery

Tyler Pearson

Tyler Pearson

Senior Software Engineer

Tyler brings a disciplined, mission-focused approach to Inspired, honed through 5 years in the US Navy and 8 years as a Senior Engineer. As our Senior Software Engineer, Tyler plays a crucial role in developing the technology behind our products, ensuring we deliver seamless and effective tools for brands to engage in social impact.

Favorite Cause Area: PLanting Trees

Paul Griffiths

Paul Griffiths

Senior Software Engineer

Paul brings 8 years of diverse experience to Inspired, specializing in custom app and theme development. As a Senior Software Engineer, his expertise in both frontend and backend technologies ensures that our Shopify integrations are seamless, enabling brands to effortlessly engage in social impact.

Favorite Cause Area: PLanting Trees

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WARNING: Inspired may cause rapid increases in revenue, conversion rates, and an overwhelming surplus of loyalty and goodwill. Side effects include relief from compliance-induced stress, spontaneous acts of generosity, and customers who can’t stop raving about you. Do not panic if you experience an influx of happy shoppers who suddenly love your brand—this is normal. Inspired is habit-forming and eliminates donation costs, compliance nightmares, and legal red tape. Use daily for best results. Proceed at your own (highly profitable) risk.

Thanks to the Inspired Foundation and major donor sponsors, customers can unlock donations to great causes, at no cost!

@INSPIRED ON SOCIAL

TOGETHER, WE ARE ALL

2025 © Inspired Member Inc. All Rights Reserved.

WARNING: Inspired may cause rapid increases in revenue, conversion rates, and an overwhelming surplus of loyalty and goodwill. Side effects include relief from compliance-induced stress, spontaneous acts of generosity, and customers who can’t stop raving about you. Do not panic if you experience an influx of happy shoppers who suddenly love your brand—this is normal. Inspired is habit-forming and eliminates donation costs, compliance nightmares, and legal red tape. Use daily for best results. Proceed at your own (highly profitable) risk.

Thanks to the Inspired Foundation and major donor sponsors, customers can unlock donations to great causes, at no cost!

@INSPIRED ON SOCIAL

TOGETHER, WE ARE ALL

2025 © Inspired Member Inc. All Rights Reserved.