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Burnham Benefits Response to Bird
Request for Proposal for Benefits Broker

Services
Socially Conscious
Burnham is a Certified B Corporation. Certified B Corps are a new kind of business
that balances purpose and profit. We are legally required to consider the impact
of our decisions on our workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the
environment. We are proud to be part of a community of leaders, driving a global
movement of people using business as a force for good.

The only certification that measures a company’s entire social and environmental
performance
B Corp Certification proves companies are meeting the highest standards of verified
performance through charitable giving, employee benefits offered, and operations
materials
Evaluates how our company’s operations and business model impact our employees,
community, environment, and clients
Positive impact is supported by transparency and accountability requirements

B Corp Certification doesn’t just prove where we excel now—it commits Burnham to consider
stakeholder impact for the long term by building it into our legal structure.

The Burnham Way | Meaningful Acts Making an Impact
Philanthropy is central to the culture at Burnham. As a certified B Corp, the firm understands
the importance of giving back and is highly involved in both the local communities where
Burnham offices reside and the overall social well-being of others. The company encourages
employees to give back through meaningful charitable service projects and by offering an annual
$500 charitable donation match.

2. What makes you different from your competitors? In 100 words or less.

Burnham—more than a benefit consultant—is an extension of the BirdFam. Many firms can
handle renewals, we truly stand out because 1) our people, and 2) their passion.
We are objective and put your needs first—focusing on serving you, not selling our self-
created products
Education! On what your competitors are doing and how marketplace trends will impact
you and the BirdFam
Large firm resources–small firm values. We answer to clients, not to a stock price.
Employees = greatest assets. We hire the best in the industry, many who come from
larger firms because they value their clients and the culture they represent

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