ESG News For Benevity, Inc.

Benevity Inc., the leading global provider of social impact software, today announced the launch of Benevity Impact Reports, powered by Impact Genome.

Benevity’s 2024 Corporate Goodness Awards Celebrate Groundbreakers in Social Impact. Awards recognize purpose-driven brands for their extraordinary approaches to social impact, corporate philanthropy and employee engagement.

New Benevity data shows companies that embrace an ‘impact mindset’ are building resilience in a polarized world

Corporate volunteering has had a major resurgence, but our latest data shows that providing your people with opportunities to volunteer on their own isn’t enough — they need support.

Benevity Inc. the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, today released The State of Corporate Volunteering, a report from Benevity Impact Labs that reveals a surge in corporate volunteerism as companies seek ways to address the challenges of employee connection.

Corporate granting surges across Benevity’s growing client community. The Benevity platform saw 38% year-over-year growth in grants processed. Read the full press release.

Benevity today announced its annual top charitable causes and giving trends data, which revealed that humanitarian aid for the people impacted by the Israel-Hamas war significantly impacted giving behavior in 2023.

Benevity appoints Ricardo Moreno as Chief Revenue officer to lead the integration and alignment of all growth-related functions and teams at the company. Ricardo brings more than 25 years of experience in business, with worldwide leadership roles.

Benevity reports another record-breaking GivingTuesday with $150 million donated to 53K+ nonprofits. Companies drove a 22% increase in giving year-over-year, setting records in employee donations, corporate granting and volunteering hours.

The Foundation Seeks Proposals for Agricultural Education and Innovation

Benevity joins CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

ESG issues have rapidly risen in relevance in recent years and are increasingly topping board agendas. But when it comes to ESG reporting, corporate purpose leaders are split on its effectiveness and intended purpose.

Now that we’ve passed the early groundswell of employee-led action on DEI, we’re entering a new phase where affinity and employee resource groups are a must-have — and possibly a more effective — component of a corporate DEI and culture strategy.

In a hybrid world where more companies have more people in more places they need ways to connect everyone across remote and in-person contexts. More companies will use their corporate purpose programs to bring people together and strengthen culture with volunteering as key lever.

The economic downturn is placing pressure on companies to tighten budgets. In spite of this, companies remain committed to being a force for good. We expect fewer bold statements from companies and more action focused on local communities where they can make a profound impact.

Benevity's State of Corporate Purpose 2023 unpacks the top trends shaping the future of CSR, DEI and ESG. The first trend, purpose and polarization are going head-to-head, explores how companies are grappling with how to drive change while acting as a unifying force for society.

Download the Pride Month Activation Kit for ready to use resources to engage your people. You'll find many ways to inspire your people to give back to their communities with giving opportunities, news articles and more.

Congratulations to the winners of Benevity's Corporate Goodness Awards, celebrating the inclusive & creative ways brands make a difference through giving, volunteering & community investment.

Benevity's 2023 State of Corporate Purpose report uncovers the trends shaping the future of CSR in the workplace.

New research from a survey of 1,000 adults shows that while employees have resoundingly benefited from their employers’ DEI initiatives, they expect more (especially in the current economy), and it could have significant business impacts.

Benevity’s Climate Action Kit enables companies to educate employees on how to adopt environmentally sustainable behaviors and make informed decisions to reduce their environmental impact with the support of their employers.

The 2023 State of Workplace DEI report reveals just how high of a priority diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) remains for employees, despite the current economic outlook, and how DEI plays a critical role in attracting and retaining talent.

Get set for National Volunteer week with this activation kit! The National Volunteer Week Activation Kit includes volunteer templates for different themes and a list of image suggestions to amplify your campaign promotions.

Learn how the corporate social responsibility profession has changed and what's shaping its future. In this episode of the Social Impact Show, we discuss its history, what the profession looks like today and how the role will continue to evolve in the the future.

14.3 million volunteer hours were logged on the Benevity platform in 2022, representing 61% year-over-year growth in volunteering hours and a 91% increase in the number of people volunteering.

Looking for inspiration for National Volunteer Week? Here are 25 volunteering ideas that will inspire your employees to participate and help to build a purpose-driven company culture people want to be part of.

Bring your people together on March 8 for International Women’s Day to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination and take action on gender parity. Get your people involved and engaged with our International Women’s Day activation kit.

Don't let your donations go to waste. Join us as we explore the power of social impact data and discover how it can revolutionize your giving decisions. learn how to make the most impact with your charitable contributions. Watch or listen today

February is Black History Month - an opportunity for us to honor and further educate ourselves about the legacy of Black people in North America. Download the kit to rally and engage your people with ways they can take action and give back.

In this episode, you'll learn about the "S" in ESG and why it needs clear reporting standards to measure its business impacts. We explore the importance of social impact data and discuss the Impact Genome Registry.

Benevity appoints Lance Ludman as Chief Financial Officer to deliver scalable, data-driven financial strategies to support global growth.

Benevity announced a record $122.2 million was donated through its platform on Giving Tuesday 2022, on the 10th anniversary of this day of giving. Giving increased 9% year over year, setting a record for the highest amount of single day donations on its platform. 

New Talent Retention Report reveals the power corporate purpose programs play in employee retention: As businesses struggle to retain top talent, new data from Benevity uncovers the need to integrate purpose into company culture.

According to IFIP, Indigenous Peoples constitute the largest minority in the world, yet receive only 1.25% of all philanthropic giving globally. Episode 3 of Benevity's Speaking of Purpose podcast explores this "blind spot" in philanthropy.

It’s no secret that relationships between Indigenous Peoples, governments and corporations all over the world are troubled — in both the past and present. How did this happen? And what does this look like today?

How can Indigenous Peoples, governments, companies & individuals work together towards a better future, considering our difficult history? What is reconciliation? Join Sona Khosla as she asks Melissa Nelson on this episode of Speaking of Purpose.

Season 2 of Benevity’s Speaking of Purpose podcast goes deep on one topic: reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. It's an entry point and learning resource - let's catalyze a movement of educating ourselves to better our communities and social impact.

With economic uncertainty looming, companies may be considering recession preparation measures and discussing which investments will deliver enough impact to help solve their business challenges.

Stakeholder philanthropy is quickly gaining traction, and with it comes a new approach to corporate giving. In this webinar, you’ll learn how purpose-driven brands are involving more of their stakeholders in decisions

Watch this episode to learn about social impact measurement, why it's important and how to get started with your CSR programs. We explore what is a social impact measurement framework, how to collect data and what are social impact indicators.

Learn what is employee resource group (ERG) software, why it can improve employee engagement, and when to know it's time to invest. We discuss benefits of ERG software, resource requirements and advice on getting started.

Learn about grants management software, what it is and how it can help your social impact programs. Understand when it's time to invest, how to get buy-in and what to look for when researching the software.

Benevity announced that more than $10 billion has now been donated by Benevity clients and their people to over 326,000 nonprofits to-date.

In the midst of the Great Resignation, people are seeking work that is flexible, meaningful and makes a positive impact in the world. Your corporate purpose program can be one of your best levers to attract and retain top talent.

Learn how social and cultural responsiveness plays a significant role in the success of your social impact programs. We chat with Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo and explore how to ensure our social impact programs are actually addressing the needs of the community we are serving and how to continually receive their feedback.

The passionate people who form employee resource groups (ERGs), or affinity groups are part of a company's strategic lever to retain top talent, engage a new generation of workers that want to make a positive impact, and create a culture of belonging. \r

In Benevity's latest webinar, learn how data-driven storytelling is key to TELUS’ innovative approach to grantmaking. And it’s driving a new era of community investment — stakeholder philanthropy.

How will your brand respond the next time a disaster or crisis strikes? Your organization needs to be prepared long before the next catastrophic event hits.

Corporate granting has a profound effect on both communities and business outcomes. Learn how data-driven storytelling is key grantmaking. And it’s driving a new era of community investment — stakeholder philanthropy

Gain the knowledge and tools you’ll need to activate a disaster and crisis relief campaign quickly, and discover how you can make a real difference to the impacted communities and your customers the next time they look to you in times of need.