Giving Back & Making an Impact

David Grossman has entered his give-back phase post-pandemic, wanting to pay it forward for all the people and organizations that have helped the firm and him. In support of this mission, The Grossman Group gives back through industry leadership, sponsorships, and thought leadership – empowering professionals to make a lasting impact.

$ 183 k donated in 2024

20 + organizations supported in 2024

18 k books given away since 2021

40 + trainings delivered in 2024

Ways We Give Back

Industry Leadership David and other leaders at the firm dedicate their time and collaborate with others across the industry through board memberships and participation in prestigious industry organizations – reaching professionals, emerging leaders, and students.

Our team holds leadership and membership roles in more than a dozen leading organizations, including The Arthur W. Page Society, the Institute for Public Relations, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), The Plank Center, the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Advisory Council, Communication Leaders of Chicago, and more.

Sponsorships Our leaders and the firm support the advancement of our profession through sponsorships, monetary giveback that gives individuals access to developmental resources, and book donations to help recipients lead with heart and make the workplace better.

In the past year our firm has sponsored 20+ leading industry associations and events. And, we’ve gifted 60 students and 10 educators $1,000 each to help them advance their career development and pay it forward.

Thought Leadership As part of David’s desire to pay it forward and his vision to empower every leader and communicator with leadership insights so they can lead with heart and lift others – the firm has gifted 18,000+ copies of David Grossman’s Heart First books to communications/PR students, emerging leaders, professionals, and educators.

The team leads 40+ industry trainings a year, and publishes dozens of free resources from blogs and eBooks, to articles and research studies to help professionals learn and make an even greater impact in their role.

Organizations We Support

To see the special $25,000 giveaways in action, watch the moments unfold at the PRSSA National Leadership Assembly in Seattle and PRSSA ICON in Anaheim.

Get Copies of Heart First for Free

As part of David Grossman's desire to pay it forward, he is giving away copies of the Heart First series – for free – to leaders, students, young professionals, and educators through his Great Giveback Giveaway. His vision is to empower every leader, communications student, and young professional with leadership insights so they Lead with Heart. To date, he’s given away more than 18,000 copies of his Heart First books as part of his Great Giveback Giveaway.

To get a free copy for yourself or copies for your leadership team, colleagues, students, mentees, team, or PRSSA Chapter, click the button below and select the option that’s best for you.