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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. 

Welcome to our refreshed Community home! As we build momentum in our new space, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the ideas and conversations that shaped the Benevity Community over the past year. These reflections are a reminder of what you and your peers prioritized — and the insights, challenges and opportunities that came as a result. 📊 Measuring impact beyond dollarsMany of you asked: “How do we quantify social return — not just spend?” Conversations around outcomes, employee engagement and data-driven storytelling were among the most active. There’s strong interest in frameworks that show both qualitative and quantitative value.What we learned: Impact measurement is evolving and you need to embrace both stories and numbers. Data tells you what’s happening; stories reveal why it matters — anchor your metrics in stories, testimonials and feedback loops. 🚀 Scaling employee giving and volunteeringHow do you grow participation without burdening staff? You were inquisitive about incentive design, micro-volunteering and matching strategies that generated consistent engagement. A recurring question: what is the “sweet spot” for buy-in and sustainability?What we learned: Start inclusive, scale thoughtfully. Begin with small, low-friction programs, test internally, then scale. Invite voices from underrepresented groups early into the design process to avoid rework. 🤝 Stakeholder alignment and internal buy‑inFrom executives to legal, compliance to marketing — getting organizational support is a common hurdle. There was focus on narratives for leadership, risk mitigation and how to position CSR as part of core business strategy.What we learned: Leadership support isn’t a one-time win — it’s sustained through alignment, a refreshed narrative, visible early wins and engaging internal skeptics. 💫 Innovation and experimentationSome clients shared how they piloted new program models (e.g. skills-based volunteering, social procurement, microgrants). These “test and learn” stories received strong engagement because they resonated with individuals pushing boundaries in their organizations.What we learned: Experimentation is essential. Don’t let perfection block progress. Pilot new formats, adapt based on feedback and iterate. 👥 This Community is your greatest resourceThe most helpful advice frequently came from peers asking “here’s what we tried — what would you do differently?”What we learned: Mutual openness within the Community is what accelerated learning for many! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time thus far to share their insights, ask a hard question or help make a fellow impact leader feel more connected. We know you’re often small, but mighty teams. Our hope is that this space makes you feel less alone and more supported as you grow your critical programs. 💙 Join the conversation — and keep the momentum goingHead over to discussions and post a question you’ve been wrestling with or start a conversation. Need help? Here’s how to get started. Review unanswered questions from your peers — your insights could be the piece that helps them move forward. Check out the most active discussions to see what’s gaining traction and join in. 

We recently announced that our CEO Christopher Maloof has been appointed chair of the Benevity board of directors and that Soraya Alexander has been named CEO of Benevity effective November 1.Our founder, Bryan de Lottinville said it best, "Chris has led Benevity through an important phase of growth and transformation, strengthening our foundation for innovation at scale and Soraya is an accomplished, people-centric leader with deep knowledge of the social impact space and a track record of creating connected communities. Her unique skills will help accelerate how we continue to best serve our clients and nonprofit partners at a time when the world needs Benevity and the work we do to be more ubiquitous than ever.”This is a wonderfully complementary move for us: Chris will continue to support investments in our product and AI innovation from a strategic vantage point, and Soraya brings a wealth of experience building technology and capabilities that create genuine connections for organizations that matter, most recently serving as President of GoFundMe Pro and Chief Operating Officer of GoFundMe. Her exceptional client focus, strong knowledge of nonprofits and experience driving both growth and profitability in the goodness tech space makes her uniquely qualified to steward this next chapter.  

What's new for Benevity's products in SeptemberFind out what’s changed and what’s coming soon across Benevity products this month.VolunteerVolunteerMatch updatesWith the recent merger of Idealist and VolunteerMatch, we’re adapting the existing integrated offering. The update includes minor rebranding to indicate that the offering is powered by Idealist but the functionality will remain the same for end users. Learn more.Now available! Employee MobilizationNEW: Employee Groups: Dynamic translationsMembers will be able to dynamically translate event pages, blogs and posts directly within their feed when a post is in a language different from their own settings. Learn more.Now available!NEW: Employee Groups: Alt-text for imagesUsers are able to add descriptive alt-text when uploading and sharing images in Employee Groups to ensure they are accessible to screen reader users. Learn more.Now available!NEW: Employee Groups: Available in stream managerProgram admins will be able to use stream manager to highlight Groups in the featured content carousel to link employees directly to their Employee Groups program. Learn more.Now available! Program and Risk ManagementNEW: Modernized search and browse experienceAs part of our continued efforts to improve the user experience, we’ve modernized the browse, featured and search results pages, enhancing usability, accessibility and improved volunteering filtering. Learn more.Now available! Grants ManagementNEW: Grants Advanced: Navigation menu for self-serve, payments and forecastingAs part of an ongoing user experience modernization we are expanding the existing navigation menu to the self-serve, payments and forecasting pages so that users can easily navigate through Grants Advanced.Now available!  Upcoming Product ReleasesAs part of our commitment to keeping our clients informed, we’re providing a preview of the product updates our teams are planning to release over the next few months. Please note that these updates are subject to change and will be confirmed in the next release notes.VolunteeringVolunteering catalog: Bulk actionsProgram managers will be able to easily bulk add and bulk archive opportunities to their company catalog, rather than having to add one opportunity at a time.Expected release: October 7Volunteering catalog: Additional filters for content discoveryTo ensure that program managers can easily and efficiently filter to find the right content for their program, we will be adding additional filters to the Volunteering Catalog. New filters include: Awareness days, number of volunteers needed, cost and, for admins, the ability to filter content that has and has not been added into their company catalog.Expected release: October 7Volunteering catalog: Bulk import updatesWhen bulk uploading volunteering opportunities, admins will have the ability to then download a consolidated signup CSV to easily add volunteers to multiple opportunities with one sheet.Expected release: October 7 Employee MobilizationChallenges: White-label and translatable email remindersWe’ve optimized Challenges reminder emails to feel even more personal and relevant for employees, aligning with your brand and their language preferences. These improvements are designed to boost employee engagement and challenge completion rateExpected release: October 7Challenges: Improving completion flexibilityProgram managers will now be able to define whether employees must wait until the end of a Challenge’s duration to mark it as complete, or complete it at any time. This added flexibility allows challenges to better fit different activity types, reduces friction for participants and supports higher engagement and completion rates.Expected release: October 7 GivingEnable global friendraising with BOW Personal fundraising pages will soon support cross-border donations through the Benevity One World (BOW) service. No matter where you — or the benefiting charity — are located, you can give and receive donations from around the world.Expected release: October 7 

We’d like to officially welcome you to the Benevity Community! You’re now part of a global network of purpose-driven leaders driving real change.If you’ve been with us before — welcome back! You’ll notice we’ve moved to a new space designed to serve you better. Think: better navigation, more ways to connect with your peers and one centralized place for Benevity and product news.This is a powerful space for impact leaders like you to connect, collaborate and grow stronger programs. You’ll be able to stay up to date with the most recent news, easily find the resources you need and connect meaningfully with your peers to share insights and ask your most pressing questions.🚀 Here’s everything you need to get started.