The Signet Love Inspires Foundation was founded to create a more equitable and sustainable world.

 

Through support, the Foundation strives for the world to rotate more and more on an axis of love. The Foundation integrates and focuses Signet’s philanthropic efforts to maximize our impact around the world.

 

Mission

To inspire love through meaningful investment in people and communities, promoting respect, well-being, opportunity and a sustainable future.

Vision

A world where love shows up in how people are treated, communities are supported and the planet is protected.

 

Values

To Signet, Inspiring Love means:

  • Dignity and respect for all
  • Commitment to fairness and inclusion
  • Investment in health and wellbeing
  • Shared responsibility for communities and the planet

Areas of Focus

  • Love for Promoting Health & Well-Being
  • Love for Strengthening Communities
  • Love for Creating Opportunity
  • Love for Advancing Sustainability

Signet Love Inspires Foundation At-A-Glance

$1.2M+

Signet Love Inspires Foundation annual giving in 2025. 

2021

The Signet Love Inspires Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established in 2021

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Areas of Focus

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Scholarship programs established at Kent State University and Savannah College of Art and Design

 

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Investing in the Future of Jewelry Craftsmanship

Through the SLIF Scholars Program, the Foundation supports students pursuing jewelry design, metalsmithing and related fields at Kent State University and Savannah College of Art and Design.

Scholarships help students continue their education and prepare for careers in jewelry design, making and repair. The program also creates opportunities to connect classroom learning with the jewelry industry. 

 

Meet the SLIF Scholars

The students receiving support through the SLIF Scholars Program represent the future of jewelry craftsmanship.

Brooke Eggers

Kent State University
Jewelry, Metals and Enameling Minor

Piper Kolasky

Kent State University
Jewelry, Metals and Enameling Minor

Paige Malwitz

Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jewelry

Juliana Del Valle Despiau

Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jewelry

 

Alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

All Signet Love Inspires Foundation’s decisions and actions are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). In total, there 17 interlinked UN SDGs designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.” For maximum impact, the Foundation aligns with the following four UN SDGs. Learn about the foundation's alignment with the UN SDGs.

 

Matching Gifts for Maximum Impact

Matching the donations made by Signet’s team members to qualified nonprofit organizations is another way the Signet Love Inspires Foundation maximizes the love it puts into the world. Each matching gift celebrates the philanthropic efforts of our team members and recognizes the important role that charitable nonprofit organizations play in creating a better world for all.

Grants

The Signet Love Inspires Foundation is committed to supporting communities around the world. Our giving is guided by a firm set of priorities. The impact of our grants lies in the possibilities they create, the critical need they address, and the transformative change they help to bring about. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited grant proposals. 

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Governance

Board of Directors

J.K. Symancyk
Joan Hilson
Stash Ptak
Colleen Rooney

Officers

Vincent Ciccolini
Treasurer

Stash Ptak
Secretary

Foundation Support

Paula Stanley
Specialist, Corporate Giving

 

Contact

Paula Stanley

Specialist, Corporate Giving

CommunityImpact@signetjewelers.com