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What's new for Benevity products in FebruaryFind out what’s changed and what’s coming soon across Benevity products this month. GivingImproved giving opportunity pagesGiving opportunities look slicker and are more accessible. A better menu makes administration easier. You’ll also enjoy an enhanced display of donation and match amounts.VolunteeringEnhanced Volunteer Sign-up NotificationsVolunteer sign-up email notifications now have comprehensive details, including guest counts, remaining capacity, and volunteer specifics like contact info and waiver status, so organizers can stay fully informed, right from their email inbox.Program & Risk Management ‘Take Action’ from the homepageDrive immediate participation with guided workflows and clear buttons that make it easier for your employees to donate or use their rewards.Grants Management Scale your program with our overhauled Location Management Service Take advantage of accurate, proximity-based search and configurable routing that removes the need for custom solutions. Automatic translationsBreak down language barriers instantly and expand your global reach with dynamic translation that makes cross-border collaboration effortless.Employee GroupsPre-event surveys in Employee GroupsEmpower your Group Leaders to capture the exact details they need through custom event surveys to ensure every event is executed with confidence.​​​​​ChallengesConnect giving opportunities to ChallengesLink giving opportunities directly to Challenges to capture the momentum of employee success to drive more donations to your nonprofit partners.  Upcoming Product ReleasesHere’s a preview of product updates planned for release on February 3. These are subject to change and will be confirmed in the next release notes. Giving AI-Assisted Match SubmissionsOur new AI-powered receipt scanning will automatically populate donation details and flag errors during the match request process, saving employees time while ensuring high-quality data for administrators.VolunteeringEnhanced Volunteer Sign-up Confirmations Improved signup notifications will feature enriched "add-to-calendar" invites that serve as comprehensive mission briefs, giving volunteers all the event details they need directly within their schedules.Program & Risk Management A Multilingual Help CenterNew AI-powered translations for our Help Center will allow global teams to instantly access product guidance in their preferred language. Updated In-app Help ExperienceAn intuitive help experience will provide in-app support and resources for end users and admins from the same place, so everyone can get the help they need from the same place.Grants ManagementAI Grant summariesAI-powered grant summaries will instantly condense lengthy applications into structured overviews, allowing reviewers to quickly evaluate proposals and prioritize their time for deeper dives.  AnnouncementsRegulation change in Texas and FloridaThere are new regulation changes for Texas and Florida that may require your attention and impact your programs. For more information, please log in to the B-Hive and review the US Policy Updates article.  Upcoming scheduled outagesMarch 7, 2026 next scheduled outage We’re performing a scheduled maintenance outage to update Benevity products on March 7. This may briefly affect your ability to use our products.  Please subscribe to our status page for real-time performance updates. 

Submit a nomination for the Goodie AwardsYou’re pushing boundaries and creating real impact every day, when it matters most. Now, it’s time to celebrate it. Nominations for the Goodie Awards, our annual celebration of companies turning purpose into action, are open until Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.Why submit a nomination?Be recognized as a leader shaping the future of corporate purpose Celebrate your successes and reflect on the power of your program Inspire others by sharing the ideas and innovations that set your program apart✍ Take the Quiz: Find your Goodies fit💥 Submit your nominations Support with submitting a nomination🎥 On-Demand Recording: Turn your impact into a stand-out nomination (Feb 3)💎 Goodie Awards GuideCall for speakersWe aren't looking for the "perfect" PR-ready success story. We're looking for stories of resilience, quiet persistence and the courage to stay the course. We want to hear about the choices you made when the path wasn't clear, and the impact you’ve protected when the noise was loudest. Submit your idea by Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.🎤 Submit your speaking idea 

It was a landmark year for corporate purpose. Benevity’s Top Charitable Causes data was released today, and it reveals that workplace giving is coming home.Record $3.74 billion donated via Benevity platform 316,227 unique nonprofits around the world received support Support for emergency food causes increased by 35% Funding for international causes dropped by 9% year-over-year“2025 saw a distinct turn towards ‘at home’ as donors prioritized support for local crises and disasters. In 2026, we hope to harness this momentum to ensure generosity remains borderless.” Sona Khosla, Benevity Chief Impact Officer. 📊 Key highlights from the 2025 data:Surge in emergency food support Jump in rapid-response mobilization Civil rights & legal defense funding increase Health organizations remained steadfast in the top 20📁 Read the full press releaseAre these causes reflective of your company? Let us know by replying in the comments 👇

 Keep that Giving Season energy going! 🚀We know you are looking to drive engagement with limited resources — so we are here to help you start the year strong without the administrative heavy lifting.Our new Jumpstart Generosity campaign kit is designed to help you inspire your people to turn good intentions into lasting impact. Use it to drive goodness throughout the year by shifting from one-off giving to steady, recurring support that strengthens resilience and fuels recovery.By encouraging recurring donations, you provide nonprofits with predictable, steady funding that allows them to move away from "crisis-mode" and focus on their long-term programs and daily operations.The campaign kit includes: Communication Templates: To get the word out fast. Nonprofit Lists: Vetted and ready to go. Strategy Guide: Best practices for using rewards and seeding. 💙 Download the kit

The wait is over! We are thrilled to announce that registration for Benevity Live! 2026 is officially live. Join us from June 2-4, 2026, in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, for an unforgettable experience where purpose connects us all.In a world where change is constant, this event is designed for purpose-driven leaders, innovators, and changemakers to come together and shape the future of social impact. Whether you lead employee engagement, culture, DEIB, grants or impact measurement, this is your space to exchange ideas and build community.Why you should join usConnect with peers who are defining what purpose looks like in business and the world. Learn from bold thinkers and storytellers inspiring new ways to lead. Discover new strategies to strengthen engagement, measure impact, and champion your work. Experience how ethical AI is transforming social impact. Explore content tracks for grantmakers, culture builders, and impact leaders. Secure early bird pricingRegister before February 28, 2026, to take advantage of Early Bird rates before pricing increases.Pass Type Early Bird Price Standard Price All-Access Pass $1,999 $2,299 General Pass $1,449 $1,749  Ready to join us? Head over to live.benevity.com to secure your spot today! 

What's new for Benevity products in JanuaryFind out what’s changed and what’s coming soon across Benevity products this month.VolunteeringNotifications -  opportunity owners and/or contacts when sign up is removedEmail notifications are an important way for organizers to stay up to date on how their events are shaping up without needing to log in. Owners and contacts will soon be receiving email alerts when volunteers remove their signups, as well as receive a running total of signups with each notification so they can stay on top of how many volunteers to expect at their event.Program & Risk Management Expanded featured content carouselThe new expanded featured content section gives program admins who are using stream manager greater flexibility and control to configure and showcase a broader range of content on their homepage. Admins will have the option to select 3, 6 or 9 cards of content to display on their homepage.Grants Management Audit logs for email template changes We've added a new Audit Log feature to Self Serve Manage Emails, giving you full transparency and control. You can now track every change made to your email templates, view who made the update, and easily search, filter, and export the entire history for compliance and security reviews.Nonprofit Experience Streamlined grant application management for nonprofitsThe new grant application management dashboard in the Causes Portal gives your nonprofit partners a single, centralized place to track the status of all their grant applications, providing greater transparency, reducing administrative effort, and helping get your funding to work in the community faster.​​​​​  Upcoming Product ReleasesHere’s a preview of product updates planned for release on February 3. These are subject to change and will be confirmed in the next release notes. VolunteeringEmail notifications changes for user signupsCoordinators and contacts will now receive modernized email notifications when a user signs up.Program & Risk Management Admin Resource Center and easy access to Grace (end user support bot)The in-app support experience is tailored to your role. End users have access to Grace, a conversational support bot that provides instant answers to common questions, directly within the platform. Program administrators access the full Resource Center, which includes access to Genie (our admin support bot from the B-Hive) plus additional tools: announcements, the client community, and feedback submission. This integrated approach helps everyone get the most out of your Benevity programs, whether you need quick answers or comprehensive admin resources.GivingNew giving opportunity preview available Administrators will be able to preview the modernized Giving Opportunity experience on January 6th. This update includes a more modern look and feel, enhanced accessibility, and a consolidated manage menu. Administrators can enable the preview via the toggle in their user profile Take action from the homepageA new ‘take action’ section on the homepage offers guided workflows to make it easier for your employees when they want to make a first time donation, or use the rewards they have available. ​​​​Employee MobilizationPre-event surveys in Employee GroupsGroup Leaders can create custom surveys to gather information from attendees at the time they sign up for an event, ensuring they have all the details necessary for their events to be executed successfully.  AnnouncementsReports migration to Reporting StudioWe’re beginning a phased reports transition from legacy reporting systems (Benevity Reporting and Crystal Reports) to our next-generation Reporting Studio. This process will take place gradually to ensure stability and a smooth experience. Here's what to expect:No changes or disruptions to your reports during Giving Season (November - February). Grants Essential reports will begin transitioning in December 2025, with identified clients notified directly. All other reports will follow in later phases, based on product readiness.No action is required at this time - we’ll communicate directly when your reports are ready to move.  Upcoming scheduled outagesJanuary 9 - 11, 2025 additional outageTo facilitate continuous improvements and lay the technical foundation for a smoother overall experience -  including greater efficiencies in data load times -  Benevity Reporting Studio will undergo an extended maintenance period.When: The Reporting Studio will be offline from 5 p.m. PT on Friday, Jan. 9, until 5 p.m. PT on Sunday, January 11, during next month's scheduled maintenance outageJanuary 24, 2026 next scheduled outage We’re performing a scheduled maintenance outage to update Benevity products on January 24. This may briefly affect your ability to use our products.  Please subscribe to our status page for real-time performance updates.

The State of Corporate Purpose is our annual deep dive into the trends shaping the future of social impact. It allows impact leaders to see where the industry is heading and how they can prioritize their efforts to drive measurable change in 2026.The State of Corporate Purpose survey and report:Uncovers the trends that will influence investment and program design. Helps set industry benchmarks for the coming year. Harnesses collective insight to turn hope into action.Take the survey(Survey closes Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT) Why participate? Data drives decision-making. By contributing your expertise, you help us build a clearer vision of what the future of impact looks like. Plus, as a thank-you for your time, you’ll be entered to win either:One of three General Admission passes to Benevity Live! (excluding travel/accommodations) US$500 (or equivalent) in charitable gift cards to support the causes you care about most  Important survey details: Take the survey: Share your perspective in our streamlined survey (it takes about 20 minutes). Use a computer: We recommend completing the survey on a computer rather than a mobile device for the best experience. Your privacy matters: All data will be aggregated and de-identified for analysis and reporting purposes.

What's new for Benevity products in DecemberFind out what’s changed and what’s coming soon across Benevity products this month.Program & Risk Management Data Export API for Grants Advanced (Versaic), Donate and Volunteer Seamlessly integrate your CSR program data directly into your preferred business intelligence tools and systems using the new Data Export API. This powerful integration enables you to gain the necessary insights for measuring your program's impact and achieving a comprehensive, holistic view of all your initiatives.Employee MobilizationEvent capacity limits and waitlists for Employee GroupsEmployee Group leaders will have enhanced tools to streamline event management and improve the attendee experience with new capacity limits, waitlist functionality and sign up controls.VolunteeringTime submission updatesWe’re updating the time submission page to load faster for programs that have large amounts of historical submissions.User interface and catalog opportunity enhancements in volunteering catalogWe're updating the Coordinate Volunteering and Opportunity Details pages with a new, modern user interface for improved information and filter accessibility. Additionally, you can now configure catalog opportunities when adding them to your company catalog - allowing you to set default event descriptors, reporting tags, and rewards at the catalog level.   Upcoming Product ReleasesHere’s a preview of product updates planned for release on January 6. These are subject to change and will be confirmed in the next release notes.Program & Risk Management Expanded Featured Content CarouselThe new expanded featured content carousel gives program admins greater flexibility and control to configure and showcase a broader range of content on their home pages. Admins will have the option to select 3, 6 or 9 cards of content to display on their homepage.Tailored in-app support for your people and your program teams We’re changing the in-app support experience to provide resources to users where and when they need them. Your people will now have access to Grace, a conversational support bot that provides instant answers to common questions, directly within the platform. Program administrators and managers can access a comprehensive Resource centre, directly from the management side of the platform - including access to Genie, our admin support bot from the B-Hive, plus announcements, the client community and feedback submission. VolunteeringNotifications - opportunity owners and/or contacts when sign up is removedEmail notifications are an important way for organizers to stay up to date on how their events are shaping up without needing to log in. Owners and contacts will soon be receiving email alerts when volunteers remove their signups, as well as receive a running total of signups with each notification so they can stay on top of how many volunteers to expect at their event.Grants ManagementAudit logs for email template changes We've added a new Audit Log feature to Self Serve Manage Emails, giving you full transparency and control. You can now track every change made to your email templates, view who made the update, and easily search, filter, and export the entire history for compliance and security reviews.Nonprofit Experience Streamlined grant application management for nonprofitsThe new grant application management dashboard in the Causes Portal gives your nonprofit partners a single, centralized place to track the status of all their grant applications, providing greater transparency, reducing administrative effort, and helping get your funding to work in the community faster.   Announcements The Benevity Community has moved!We've built a more powerful space for impact leaders like you to connect, collaborate and grow stronger programs. Think: better navigation, more ways to connect with your peers and one centralized place for Benevity and product news. Get started in our new space by creating your account here.Reports migration to Reporting StudioWe’re beginning a phased reports transition from legacy reporting systems (Benevity Reporting and Crystal Reports) to our next-generation Reporting Studio. This process will take place gradually to ensure stability and a smooth experience. Here's what to expect:No changes or disruptions to your reports during Giving Season (November - February). Grants Essential reports will begin transitioning in December 2025, with identified clients notified directly. All other reports will follow in later phases, based on product readiness.No action is required at this time - we’ll communicate directly when your reports are ready to move.Next scheduled outages: December 13, 2025 and January 24, 2026We’re performing scheduled maintenance outages to update Benevity products on December 13 and January 24. This may briefly affect your ability to use our products. Please subscribe to our status page for real-time performance updates.Additional outage for Benevity Reporting Studio: January 9 - 11, 2026To facilitate continuous improvements and lay the technical foundation for a smoother overall experience - including greater efficiencies in data load times - Benevity Reporting Studio will undergo an additional maintenance period from 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, January 9 until 5:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, January 11.

A record-breaking Giving Tuesday: over $150 million donated!This year, the Benevity client community proved once again that purpose is stronger than ever. Despite a challenging economic landscape, you helped facilitate over $150 million in donations to nearly 60,000 nonprofits in 114 countries on Giving Tuesday. That is a massive 7.2% increase in donation volume compared to last year. “The success of this year’s Giving Tuesday is a testament to the generosity that is unlocked when people can connect and engage in the causes that matter most to them. These moments reconnect and rejuvenate people through their work – on behalf of the world.” - Soraya Alexander, CEO, Benevity. What is even more inspiring is who showed up. Nearly 16% of donations came from first-time donors, and volunteer participation grew by 9.2%. In a world where every dollar counts, your community stepped up to support the causes they care about most — with a donation made nearly every second throughout the day. This year’s highlights include:$150 million+ donated  60,000 global nonprofits 165,000+ individuals participated 7.2% increase in donation volume 23,000+ individual volunteers Top causes supported include: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Room to Read, National Center for Families Learning and United Way Greater Toronto. This is what collective impact looks like. Thank you for empowering your employees to be the heroes Giving Tuesday needs. Read the full press release

Making a meaningful difference takes connection and trust — but finding the right causes in a crowded digital world can be a challenge.That’s why Benevity has joined the new Anthropic Claude for Nonprofits announcement as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration Partner — to help nonprofits amplify their missions and help people confidently find and support causes that matter to them.What this partnership deliversWe are tapping into the power of AI for good to support key areas of donor engagement: Conversational discovery: Find causes that match your values through natural dialogue, not search forms Verified data: Access Benevity's curated database of legitimate, verified and validated nonprofits with detailed mission and program information Location-aware: Search for local organizations or explore national/international causes Direct action: Get verified website links to learn more and donate directly to causes you care about “At Benevity, our purpose has always been to make it easier for people and companies to do good in the world. Benevity’s partnership with Anthropic and Claude for Nonprofits brings that purpose to life in a new way, using responsible AI to connect people with causes that matter to them. It’s another step in our journey to help companies activate purpose at work, empower employees to make meaningful impact, and help nonprofits reach more supporters with greater efficiency and trust.” - Soraya Alexander, CEO, Benevity. Why it mattersAs our CEO Soraya Alexander notes, this partnership brings purpose to life in a new way. It helps: Activate purpose at work by empowering employees to make a meaningful impact Open new avenues for donor engagement across the sector Make AI search an essential, trusted part of how people support nonprofits "Expanding access to our work starts with meeting donors where they are," said Tunde Wackman, Chief Development Officer at World Central Kitchen. "We’re pleased to see Benevity and Claude collaborate on a responsible, forward-looking tool." Read the full press release here 🔗 

Benevity now offers two trusted partners — True Impact and Impact Genome — to help you go beyond activity data and demonstrate meaningful outcomes. Whether you’re looking for outcome-focused insights and storytelling or third-party verified, benchmarked results, you can now choose the approach that best fits your goals.Hear below from Candace Worley, our Chief Product Officer, about this exciting announcement. For more information about these partnerships, reach out to the Client Success team.

The popular Discovery Lab is back! This is your exclusive chance to see the latest concepts from our Product team and help us shape the future of the Benevity platform.Even if you can’t attend our London event, you won't miss out! We are bringing the experience to you, right here on the Benevity Community.Join the Product Research group to see the concepts and provide your feedback! Concepts will be shared starting at 9am MT (4pm GMT) on Thursday, Nov 20th. Look forward to seeing you there! 

In this special episode of Speaking of Purpose by Benevity season 4, host Sona Khosla talks with new Benevity CEO Soraya Alexander. From GoFundMe to Benevity, Soraya’s story is one of intentional action, gratitude and an unwavering belief in people. Throughout this candid and joy-filled conversation, she reflects on leadership, connection and the future of corporate purpose.Tune in to hear Soraya share her take on:Building community through giving, and why the workplace is the new “third place” The tension between purpose and profit — and how they can fuel each other How AI and technology can help us be more intentional  Why protecting corporate purpose matters now more than everYou’ll laugh, you’ll feel inspired — and you’ll walk away with a deeper sense of the values guiding the next chapter of Benevity. ▶️ Watch or listen to episode 4 here 💬 Join the conversation: your perspectiveAfter listening, we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below👇:What resonated most from Soraya’s reflections? How are you seeing leadership or purpose evolve in your world of work right now?

Purposeful impact begins with planning. The 2026 Goodness Calendar gives you 240+ global awareness dates to power your CSR strategy.How to use the Goodness CalendarUse this tool to:Identify awareness dates that align with your organization’s values and priorities Plan CSR campaigns, volunteer events and ERG activities in advance Engage employees in causes that matter in their lives and communitiesWhy CSR leaders love the Goodness CalendarThis resource is built for leaders ready to turn intent into action by:Staying ahead with a curated list of 240+ global awareness dates for 2026 Amplifying underrepresented causes while scaling engagement company-wide Shifting from reactive to proactive planning and creating measurable impactReady to transform your CSR strategy and lead with purpose?🗓️ Download the 2026 calendar 

Running a successful CSR program takes care and attention — but it can also take more time than many teams have. That’s why Benevity offers Managed Services — to give you trusted, expert support when and where you need it most. Our team works alongside yours to handle the reviews and validations that keep your program running smoothly. You gain back valuable time, reduce risk and ensure every action meets your guidelines with accuracy and care.What’s includedBenevity Managed Services are available to support key areas that often require the most administrative attention:External match review: We verify employee donation receipts and match details to ensure accuracy and compliance with your program guidelines. Grant application review: We assess incoming grant applications against your criteria, helping you make fair and timely decisions. Volunteer time review: We validate submitted volunteer hours to confirm eligibility and protect your reward program integrity. Volunteer opportunity review: We review employee- or cause-created volunteer opportunities before publishing to maintain brand and policy alignment. Giving opportunity review: We check employee-created giving campaigns to make sure they align with your company’s values and giving standards.Why clients choose Managed ServicesOur clients tell us that Managed Services help them:Gain back valuable time for strategy and storytelling Improve accuracy and consistency across all program reviews Reduce compliance risk with audit-ready oversight Deliver faster responses and a smoother employee experienceA trusted partner for every programBenevity Managed Services are designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’re scaling your program, managing complex guidelines, or simply need more bandwidth, we’ll work with you to tailor the right level of support.Let us handle the details, so you can focus on making a bigger impact.Talk to the Benevity Client Success team to learn more about adding Managed Services to your program.

In the latest episode of Speaking of Purpose by Benevity season 4, we're joined by two exceptional guests: Victoria Vrana, CEO of Global Giving, and Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator.Nonprofits are facing a turning point. As government funding shifts and donor behavior evolves, the sector stands at a fork in the road, forced to rethink how it stays financially healthy and mission-focused.Tune in to hear Victoria and Michael unpack: The growing strain on nonprofit budgets. The risks of relying solely on private philanthropy. The rise of community-led giving models. We explore the warning signs, the opportunities, and what it will take to build lasting resilience in a changing funding landscape.▶️ Watch or listen to episode 3 here💬 Join the conversation: your perspectiveAfter listening, we'd love to hear your perspective in the comments below👇 on the changing funding landscape and what it means for the sector:What stood out to you most from the conversation with Victoria, Michael, and Sona? How do you see the nonprofit sector changing or evolving in your context right now?

What's new for Benevity's products in NovemberFind out what’s changed and what’s coming soon across Benevity products this month.Program & Risk Management Reporting tags in Reporting StudioYou can now use reporting tags within your Looks and dashboards within Reporting Studio. These tags are designed to enhance organization, making it easier to group, filter and manage your program data effectively. Approval extensions for year end external match requestsApproval extensions allow approval on backdated external match requests against last year’s budget — no rollbacks required. You can now set an approval extension period of up to 90 days to beat the year end rush. Grants ManagementSelf-serve basic user management in Grants Advanced (Versaic) You can now efficiently manage user access yourself by viewing user details, enabling/disabling accounts, triggering password resets, and exporting a full user list for auditing—all without contacting our support team. Direct forms page navigation for Grants Advanced (Versaic)​​We've improved navigation for long forms. You can now quickly jump to any specific section of a form by clicking on the page name at the top of the screen. This enhancement eliminates unnecessary scrolling and makes completing complex applications much faster. Learn more on the B-Hive.   Upcoming Product ReleasesHere’s a preview of product updates planned for release on Dec. 9. These are subject to change and will be confirmed in the next release notes.Employee MobilizationEvent capacity limits & waitlists for Employee GroupsEmployee Group leaders will have enhanced tools to streamline event management and improve the attendee experience with new capacity limits, waitlist functionality and sign up controls.Program & Risk Management Data Export API for Grants Advanced (Versaic), Donate and Volunteer The new Data Export API allows you to pull your CSR program data directly into your Business Intelligence tools — in structured JSON or CSV formats. Get the insights you need to measure impact and gain a holistic view of your initiatives.​​​VolunteeringTime submission updatesWe’re updating the time submission page to load faster for programs that have large amounts of historical submissions.  User interface and catalog opportunity enhancements in volunteering catalogWe're updating the Coordinate Volunteering and Opportunity Details pages with a new, modern user interface for improved information and filter accessibility. Additionally, you can now configure catalog opportunities when adding them to your company catalog - allowing you to set event descriptors, reporting tags, and rewards at the catalog level. Nonprofit Experience Streamlined grant application management for nonprofitsThe new grant application management dashboard in the Causes Portal, gives your nonprofit partners a single, centralized place to track the status of all their grant applications - giving greater transparency, reduces administrative effort and helps get your funding to work in the community faster.  

As the federal government shutdown continues, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has run out, leaving millions of Americans uncertain when they’ll receive their next food benefits.This lapse threatens access to millions of meals for children, families, older adults, veterans and people with disabilities. Food banks and hunger-relief organizations are already seeing increased demand — and they need our support now.Mobilize your people now to support organizations on the front lines of hunger relief with our US Food Insecurity campaign kit. This kit includes a giving opportunity, a focused nonprofit list and Benevity-sized images for easy sharing. Log in to Content Resources to access the kit To get support to the front lines faster, Benevity is also offering expedited off-cycle disbursements — for clients looking to accelerate their giving to these response efforts. If you’d like to have your employee and company donations reach eligible nonprofits as soon as possible, please opt in by Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025:Opt in to expedite October funds Opt in to expedite November donations

Hurricane Melissa is one of the most powerful storms to ever hit Jamaica, with life-threatening impacts across the Caribbean. World Central Kitchen, UNICEF, Airlink and other nonprofits are providing emergency relief and recovery support.Join the relief effort and spread awareness using our campaign kit, with a giving opportunity, news article, nonprofit list and Benevity-sized images. Log in to Content Resources to access the kit

We’ve made updates to the links found within the B-Hive Help Center (b-hive.benevity.com), the Nonprofit Help Center (causeshelp.benevity.org) and links that appear in our contracts and related documentation.Please note that this means some URLs have changed. These new links replace older ones that may still appear in contracts, training materials or previous communications.B-Hive Help CenterEmployee Groups - Group Leader Best Practice Playbook Employee Groups - Program Administrator Best Practice Playbook Payroll Schedule TemplateNonprofit Help CenterHow do I register my nonprofit in Benevity Causes Portal? A nonprofit guide to volunteering at Benevity {eBook} How to connect with donors and volunteers {eBook}Contracts and related documentationProduct Descriptions (new link provided on this page) Service Descriptions (new link provided on this page)If you have any bookmarked pages or shared documentation containing older URLs, we recommend updating them to ensure continued access to the most current information.Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep your Benevity resources up to date!

We’ve seen so much excitement around our volunteering catalog, and we’re thrilled to share two updates designed to make managing and discovering opportunities faster and easier.Smarter filters for better discoveryWith nearly 5,000 opportunities in the catalog, finding the right one just got simpler. New filters let you search by:Opportunity title or keyword Awareness days Number of volunteers needed CostAdmins can also filter by which content has or hasn’t been added to their company catalog — making it easier to manage and curate opportunities that fit their programs.Bulk actions for efficiencyAdmins can now bulk add or archive up to 20 opportunities at once, cutting down on manual work and saving time. Every bulk action is tracked in your company catalog history, giving full visibility into what’s added or archived, when, and by whom.Visit the B-Hive to learn more about the volunteering catalog. Please reach out to your Client Success team with any volunteering catalog questions you might have.Check out the full list of October 2025 Release Notes.

The latest Benevity Impact Labs research on corporate grantmaking is here! Based on insights from 120 global companies, the first of its kind report unpacks what makes a great grantmaking program and how grantmakers feel about their ability to deliver with excellence. Dive into the full findings to learn what’s holding programs back and where the biggest opportunities lie for transformation.📈 Read the full report  But that’s not all — we also released the second episode of Speaking of Purpose by Benevity season 4! In the latest episode, we're joined by Charu Adesnik, Executive Director of Cisco Foundation and Director of Social Impact and Innovation for Cisco Systems. Tune in to hear Charu and Sona talk about executive commitment, using business to drive impact, dealing with the unexpected, having the grace to test, and learn and what it means to authentically scale a vision to “power an inclusive future for all.”🎙 Listen here Want to catch up on seasons 1-3? We’ve got you covered.

You asked and we delivered!Creating a culture of purpose-driven engagement means making it easy for everyone to take part. That’s why we’ve enhanced Friendraising on the Benevity platform to unlock even greater participation and inclusivity with cross-border donations - just in time for your annual giving campaigns.For the first time, employees can now support their colleagues’ personal Friendraisers from anywhere in the world - no borders, no barriers. This new capability enables companies to foster deeper connection and collaboration across distributed global teams, amplifying the collective impact of their people.  For a full list of October’s release, check out the October 2025 Release Notes.

Rose Marcario, former CEO of Patagonia, kicks off season 4 of Speaking of Purpose by Benevity.Rose shares how bold, values-driven decisions and business strategy can coexist—and succeed. Hear how this iconic CEO made decisions under pressure, how courageous leadership starts with small steps, and how nature is a perfect metaphor for resiliency.  This season will feature conversations with: 🎧 Want to catch up on seasons 1-3? We’ve got you covered. 

What's new for Benevity's products in OctoberFind out what’s changed and what’s coming soon across Benevity products this month.VolunteerVolunteering catalog - Bulk adding or archiving opportunitiesEasily manage your catalog with bulk adding and archiving of opportunities.Volunteering catalog - Additional filters for content discoveryWe’ve added new filters to make it easier to find the right volunteer opportunities. You’ll be able to filter by:Awareness days Number of volunteers needed Opportunity title Cost Content that has been included in your company catalogVolunteering - Bulk import updatesProgram managers and admins can now download a consolidated sign-up CSV to add volunteers to multiple opportunities at once.GivingFriendraisers - Global support with cross-border donations Personal fundraising pages now support cross-border donations through cross-border donations — making it simple to give and receive donations globally. Employee MobilizationChallenges - Enhanced email remindersWe’ve optimized Challenges reminder emails to include your company’s logo, brand colours, and translations in employees’ preferred languages — helping boost engagement and challenge completion.Challenges - Improved completion flexibilityNew flexibility allows program managers to decide when Challenges can be completed, reducing friction for participants and driving higher completion rates.  Upcoming Product ReleasesHere’s a preview of product updates planned for release on Nov. 4. These are subject to change and will be confirmed in the next release notes.Program & Risk ManagementApproval extensions for year end external match requestsApproval extensions will allow approval on backdated external match requests against last year’s budget — no rollbacks required.Grants ManagementGrants Advanced: Self-serve basic user managementThis update will allow you to view user details, deactivate accounts, reset passwords and search for users - all on your own.Grants Advanced: Direct forms page navigationBased on your feedback, forms will now have clickable page names allowing you to move quickly between sections.