5 ways to make a difference with corporate giving initiatives

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Corporate giving and volunteering initiatives show employees that what they care about also matters to their employer. As doing good becomes ingrained in company culture, the positive effects reverberate throughout the organization. 

A study by Fidelity Charitable found 81% of employees want to work for a company that demonstrates socially responsible business practices, and NonProfit Pro data found that 63% believe workplace giving programs better connect them to their coworkers. Leaders are seeing the positive effects among their workforce as well, with a Boston College study showing that 66% of executives find employee morale is the greatest benefit of corporate social responsibility (CSR) endeavors. 

Employers have multiple options when it comes to types of giving, including PTO for volunteering, organized company or team-based volunteering opportunities, and donation matches, among others. Working with businesses of all sizes, including larger companies such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Google and Apple, Benevity’s platform provides various avenues for employers and employees to figure out which type of participation fits them best. 

“Some [company] cultures prefer volunteering, some prefer giving, but it is universally cherished to be given the opportunity to make an impact,” says Khosla. “It’s about passion and purpose and individual choice.” 

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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