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Associated Press
7 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Where Purposeful Leadership Meets Real Conversations
Companies that lead with clarity and compassion — who stay anchored in their values while responding to the moment — are the ones shaping a better future for us all. At Benevity, we know the challenges impact leaders are facing. The stakes are high. The expectations are higher. There are real, authentic conversations to be had and perspectives to be heard. We explore all of that and more in Season 3 of Speaking of Purpose by Benevity — a podcast that brings together voices from across the purpose movement to share what's working, what's changing and what's next. Hosted by Sona Khosla, Chief Impact Officer at Benevity, each episode embraces conversations grounded in real-world experience, fresh insights and new ideas. These are the stories behind the strategies — from people leading with courage and conviction, working to create lasting and meaningful change. Here are a few of the things we're talking about this season: Ep.1: Cracking the code of impact measurement Featuring: Jason Saul, CEO and Founder, Impact Genome. Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple In this episode, Jason Saul, CEO of Impact Genome, helps us unpack what it takes to create a common language around social outcomes. It's not about data for data's sake — it's about giving corporate social responsibility and nonprofit leaders the clarity they need to act with confidence and conviction. With a push toward standardized reporting in CSR, understanding impact data is no longer a nice-to-have — it's a necessity. The conversation explores how clearly quantifying and communicating impact can lead to stronger funding, internal alignment and strategic clarity - potentially unlocking billions in giving. Data from the Benevity 2025 State of Corporate Purpose confirms that 63% of companies are considering adoption of standardized reporting measures. For leaders focused on long-term value creation, the association between purpose and profit is measured in both social impact and business impact, and having standardized data helps tell that story. Ep.2: The power of purpose as a business strategy Featuring: Brian Tippens, Chief Social Impact and Inclusion Officer, Cisco. Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple When purpose and business goals are aligned, companies create real, lasting change. Cisco is a powerful example of that alignment in action, bringing mindful, authentic alignment of their purpose goals with their business goals. In this special episode recorded at Benevity Live! 2024, Brian Tippens, Chief Social Impact and Inclusion Officer at Cisco, talks about the role of empathy in corporate leadership, the strategic value of social investment and the importance of showing up — especially when it's hard. The conversation explored how to connect community impact to business value, how he and his team strategize about impact leadership and the important role that empathy plays when finding that perfect alignment. The Benevity Impact Labs Executive CSR Report showed that among companies planning to increase CSR investment over the next 12 months, close to half (43%) of senior leaders say their organizations are boosting resourcing because investments made in CSR initiatives deliver direct business ROI. They're not soft metrics — they are strategic decisions that drive trust, loyalty and long-term growth. Ep.3: Unpacking the DEI backlash Featuring: Joelle Emerson, Co-Founder and CEO, Paradigm. Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Amid political and public debates, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are under scrutiny. Joelle Emerson, Co-Founder and CEO of Paradigm, helps unpack what's making this a hot topic, stepping through what the charged acronym really means, who is driving the debate and what the data says about it. The conversation explores how companies can be grounded in their values and still respond to change without losing sight of their commitments and while building workplaces that work for everyone. Uncertain moments can feel risky and managing reputation and compliance is a key factor for so many leaders today. The risk assessment matrix from Benevity can help companies adapt and guide their responses, it's part of the CSR Resilience Playbook designed to help leaders manage through complexity and change and stay aligned with mission, values and long-term impact goals. Keep Listening There's so much to say, do and discover as the CSR industry evolves. Listen and learn from our growing community of impact professionals who are forging a path forward with empathy, resilience and resolve. Subscribe to Speaking of Purpose by Benevity now on YouTube, Spotify or Apple to hear more about how business is being done differently Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Benevity
Forbes
21-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Corporate Social Responsibility Is Adapting, Survey Reveals Key Trends
Investment in corporate social responsibility is facing a fork in the road. After five years of increasing investment, corporate leaders are confronting external pressures to step back from politically charged social issues, including diversity, equity and inclusion, reproductive rights, climate change, racial justice, human rights, and economic sustainability. Will corporate leaders retreat from CSR in this challenging environment? New data reveals that investment in CSR continues to thrive, while adapting strategically to external demands. The findings were released this month in the 2025 State of Corporate Purpose report by Benevity Impact Labs, based on a survey of over 500 corporate impact professionals from a range of company sizes, industries and regions. The report highlighted three key trends in corporate social responsibility initiatives. In the Benevity survey, 92% of corporate impact professionals said their organizations are continuing to invest in CSR because it's good for business. Specifically, 88% said that investment in CSR was future-proofing their business when it comes to talent acquisition and retention, customers and regulatory readiness. According to the Benevity survey, leaders recognize that corporate silence 'creates brand risk.' 'As leaders navigate the complexities facing business today, it remains clear that leading with corporate purpose is not just a moral imperative, but a strategic advantage,' said Jenna Moore, senior manager at CECP, in a 2025 Corporate Purpose report. The CECP report found that companies with an explicit corporate purpose generated 58% higher revenue than those without a corporate purpose in 2023, based on the S&P Global 1200. Corporate impact professionals also understand that workers expect companies to play a role in driving social change. Among working adults, 60% say large companies should take a stand on important societal issues, according to JUST Capital's 2024 Americans' Views on Business Survey, based on over 3,000 responses. Workers' desire for corporate activism is particularly strong on women's health and reproductive rights. This data underscores that backing away from investment in CSR would have meaningful business costs, which has tempered a large-scale retreat. Employee engagement in the U.S. hit a 10-year low in 2024, with only 31% of employees remaining engaged in their jobs, according to Gallup data. This equates to about 3.2 million employees who have become disengaged since 2023, and 8 million fewer engaged employees since 2020. Increasing employee detachment is particularly high among workers younger than age 35. The Benevity report found that two CSR components have a particularly robust return on investment for employee engagement: volunteer opportunities and employee resource groups. Despite the current political climate, corporate volunteering has surged since 2021. Companies that actively promote corporate volunteerism see greater participation and impact than companies that only provide opportunities for employees to volunteer on their own. Employees who participate in corporate purpose programs through volunteering are 24% less likely to leave their company, based on a Benevity 2022 talent retention survey of over 400 companies. The talent retention benefits of participating in corporate volunteerism are even higher among new employees who have been with a company for 2.5 years or less, who have a 52% lower turnover rate. In a 2024 study of 90 different workplace interventions to promote mental health, volunteering was the only activity that measurably improved employee well-being and belonging. Corporate impact professionals recognize this link. In the Benevity survey, respondents' top three reasons for continued investment in volunteer opportunities included: employee engagement; increasing community impact; and creating culture and connection. While volunteering continues to be a core feature of CSR programs, some companies are adapting their volunteer focus to drive greater business value. For example, some companies are prioritizing 'high-value volunteering' that is linked to specific company pillars. Companies are also focusing more on skills-based volunteering, team volunteering, local efforts, and deepening the connection with the nonprofits they support. The other CSR component that is strongly linked to employee engagement is employee resource groups. Corporate impact leaders have identified ERGs as 'low-risk, high-trust bridges to inclusion and connection,' even amid 'peak DEI polarization,' according to the Benevity 2025 Corporate Purpose report. Among the corporate impact professionals surveyed by Benevity, 92% said that ERGs continue to be viewed positively by leadership, and 91% said that ERGs are an important part of their organization's value proposition. As trust in institutions declines, leaders recognize the importance of ERGs for promoting employee connection and representation. Among the corporate impact professionals surveyed, 87% described ERGs as a trusted source of information within their organizations. Investing in CSR in the current political climate poses both bigger risks and bigger opportunities. Among corporate impact leaders in the Benevity survey, 91% said that the current moment requires greater corporate courage, while 80% simultaneously felt the need for greater caution. 'This year's data reveals a deep tension in the corporate purpose space—one where CSR leaders are clear on the business value of their investments but are struggling with how to execute it to its maximum potential in a charged environment,' said Sona Khosla, Chief Impact Officer of Benevity and Head of Benevity Impact Labs, in a May 14, 2025 statement. As a result, corporate social responsibility work is becoming more business-aligned and more outcomes-oriented. In the Benevity survey, 91% of corporate impact leaders said they are making sure that their CSR programs support their strategy values. Companies are also prioritizing communications on social impact, rather than specific programs. For example, 70% of the corporate impact leaders said they would be quieter about their DEI and climate change initiatives, but they will still be doing the work. While some companies are adjusting their language or restructuring their programs, 92% of respondents said that DEI remains important regardless of legislative changes or public sentiment. And 42% said their companies had increased resources for DEI over the last year. 'Leaders across the board are adjusting the way they talk about corporate impact. They are still doing the work but are adapting their narratives to meet the moment and working more cross functionally to do so,' said Khosla. 'In 2025, corporate communications will be a key partner for CSR teams. Two-thirds expect to engage with corporate communications teams more, and 30% expect to do so a lot more.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Benevity Releases First Enterprise Impact Platform To Solve CSR and Social Impact's Biggest Challenges
Unified, enterprise-grade CSR and social impact platform to scale giving, granting, volunteering, and impact measurement CALGARY, AB / / May 16, 2025 / Benevity Inc. today released its next-generation Enterprise Impact Platform, delivering the first all-in-one solution to simplify and scale corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social impact programs. The platform unifies giving, volunteering, grants management, and employee mobilization-empowering companies to better connect purpose with measurable business results. Trusted by a community of more than 900 clients worldwide, Benevity developed the Enterprise Impact Platform to address the most pressing challenges faced by CSR and social impact professionals today: disconnected systems, limited visibility, employee disengagement, and risk exposure. Benevity's secure, enterprise-grade solution meets those needs head-on, offering unmatched governance, global reach, and the world's largest fully vetted nonprofit network. The platform allows organizations to scale social impact and enhance the way they engage with communities, attract and retain talent, improve brand reputation, and foster innovation throughout the enterprise. "Connecting purpose to business goals for leaders who are focused on creating performing and enduring organizations is our top priority," said Chris Maloof, Chief Executive Officer, Benevity. "As CSR leaders strive to keep up with increasing responsibilities and a changing environment, our Enterprise Impact Platform is purpose-built to help drive scalable, measurable, and transformative impact programs from a single, unified environment." The recently released 2025 Benevity State of Corporate Purpose Report noted that the corporate purpose landscape is in a state of significant flux, with nearly two-thirds of businesses redefining their purpose strategy in the past year amid growing cross-functional demands on CSR leaders. Grounded in client-centric design, Benevity's Enterprise Impact Platform leverages industry-leading, AI-enabled design to provide a more complete view of purpose programs and improved visibility into engagement and impact Enterprise Impact Platform Delivers: End-to-end program visibility across giving, volunteering, grants, and more, Built-in risk mitigation through enterprise governance, secure disbursement, and vetted nonprofits, Localized global reach to enable partnerships that reflect local relevance, Simplified workflows to reduce nonprofit burden and increase participation, and Employee empowerment to allow teams to support causes they care about. Real Impact, Real ResultsSome of the world's leading organizations have successfully implemented Benevity's Enterprise Impact Platform to drive measurable social and business impact within their organizations, in their communities, and society at large. As a part of its commitment to helping people achieve brighter financial futures, Discover continues to make a meaningful impact in communities across the country. The company's volunteer program, focused on education and community support, empowers employees to give back in ways that matter most to them. In addition, the "You Care We Share" program, enabled by Benevity, has seamlessly integrated donation matching, volunteer rewards, and hybrid volunteering into one cohesive platform. Discover's community-related results include: 99%+ volunteer event satisfaction, 86% employee satisfaction with corporate citizenship, and 7M+ students impacted through financial literacy. Adobe's Global Employee Community Fund (ECF) uses Benevity's Enterprise Impact Platform to power its global giving, including $30M+ to local communities. Adobe's ECF empowers employees to nominate and select nonprofits for $20K grants. The program is localized, employee-led, and streamlined to reduce nonprofit burden. Adobe's global giving highlights include: Simplified application and reporting, which resulted in a 21% increase in program reach, measured by nonprofit applications, in 2024, Funding criteria aligned with Adobe's value pillars, and Expanded access to Adobe for Nonprofits' product offerings. The Future of Purpose is Enterprise-Ready The same State of Corporate Purpose Report reflects that executives are committed to investing in social impact programs because it's good for business (92%) and prior Benevity research shows that 76% of CSR leaders reported plans to increase investments. The desire to do more good and power purpose at work is coupled with growing expectations for accountability, efficiency, and employee engagement. The Benevity Enterprise Impact Platform is uniquely designed to meet the moment. About BenevityBenevity, a certified B Corporation, is the leading global provider of social impact software, providing the only integrated suite of community investment and employee, customer and nonprofit engagement solutions. Recognized as one of Fortune's Impact 20, Benevity provides a robust, all-in-one SaaS platform designed to simplify and scale CSR and social impact programs. The platform unifies giving, volunteering, grants management, and employee mobilization - empowering companies to connect purpose with measurable business results. With software that is available in 22 languages, Benevity has processed more than $18.5 billion in donations and 99 million hours of volunteering time to support 513,000 nonprofits worldwide. The company's solutions have also facilitated 1.5 million micro-actions and managed grants worth $18 billion. 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Hamilton Spectator
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Benevity Releases First Enterprise Impact Platform to Solve CSR and Social Impact's Biggest Challenges
CALGARY, Alberta, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Benevity Inc. today released its next-generation Enterprise Impact Platform, delivering the first all-in-one solution to simplify and scale corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social impact programs. The platform unifies giving, volunteering, grants management, and employee mobilization—empowering companies to better connect purpose with measurable business results. Trusted by a community of more than 900 clients worldwide, Benevity developed the Enterprise Impact Platform to address the most pressing challenges faced by CSR and social impact professionals today: disconnected systems, limited visibility, employee disengagement, and risk exposure. Benevity's secure, enterprise-grade solution meets those needs head-on, offering unmatched governance, global reach, and the world's largest fully vetted nonprofit network. The platform allows organizations to scale social impact and enhance the way they engage with communities, attract and retain talent, improve brand reputation, and foster innovation throughout the enterprise. 'Connecting purpose to business goals for leaders who are focused on creating performing and enduring organizations is our top priority,' said Chris Maloof, Chief Executive Officer, Benevity. 'As CSR leaders strive to keep up with increasing responsibilities and a changing environment, our Enterprise Impact Platform is purpose-built to help drive scalable, measurable, and transformative impact programs from a single, unified environment.' The recently released 2025 Benevity State of Corporate Purpose Report noted that the corporate purpose landscape is in a state of significant flux, with nearly two-thirds of businesses redefining their purpose strategy in the past year amid growing cross-functional demands on CSR leaders. Grounded in client-centric design, Benevity's Enterprise Impact platform leverages industry-leading, AI-enabled design to provide a more complete view of purpose programs and improved visibility into engagement and impact metrics. Benevity's Enterprise Impact Platform Delivers: Real Impact, Real Results Some of the world's leading organizations have successfully implemented Benevity's Enterprise Impact Platform to drive measurable social and business impact within their organizations, in their communities, and society at large. As a part of its commitment to helping people achieve brighter financial futures, Discover continues to make a meaningful impact in communities across the country. The company's volunteer program, focused on education and community support, empowers employees to give back in ways that matter most to them. In addition, the 'You Care We Share' program, enabled by Benevity, has seamlessly integrated donation matching, volunteer rewards, and hybrid volunteering into one cohesive platform. Discover's community-related results include: Adobe's Global Employee Community Fund (ECF) uses Benevity's Enterprise Impact Platform to power its global giving, including $30M+ to local communities. Adobe's ECF empowers employees to nominate and select nonprofits for $20K grants. The program is localized, employee-led, and streamlined to reduce nonprofit burden. Adobe's global giving highlights include: The Future of Purpose is Enterprise-Ready The same State of Corporate Purpose Report reflects that executives are committed to investing in social impact programs because it's good for business (92%) and prior Benevity research shows that 76% of CSR leaders reported plans to increase investments. The desire to do more good and power purpose at work is coupled with growing expectations for accountability, efficiency, and employee engagement. The Benevity Enterprise Impact Platform is uniquely designed to meet the moment. About Benevity Benevity , a certified B Corporation, is the leading global provider of social impact software, providing the only integrated suite of community investment and employee, customer and nonprofit engagement solutions. Recognized as one of Fortune's Impact 20, Benevity provides a robust, all-in-one SaaS platform designed to simplify and scale CSR and social impact programs. The platform unifies giving, volunteering, grants management, and employee mobilization - empowering companies to connect purpose with measurable business results. With software that is available in 22 languages, Benevity has processed more than $18.5 billion in donations and 99 million hours of volunteering time to support 513,000 nonprofits worldwide. The company's solutions have also facilitated 1.5 million micro-actions and managed grants worth $18 billion. For more information, visit . Media Contact: Indrani Ray-Ghosal │ Press & Analyst Relations │ 1.647.574.9559 │ press@
Associated Press
16-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Benevity Releases First Enterprise Impact Platform to Solve CSR and Social Impact's Biggest Challenges
CALGARY, Alberta, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benevity Inc. today released its next-generation Enterprise Impact Platform, delivering the first all-in-one solution to simplify and scale corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social impact programs. The platform unifies giving, volunteering, grants management, and employee mobilization—empowering companies to better connect purpose with measurable business results. Trusted by a community of more than 900 clients worldwide, Benevity developed the Enterprise Impact Platform to address the most pressing challenges faced by CSR and social impact professionals today: disconnected systems, limited visibility, employee disengagement, and risk exposure. Benevity's secure, enterprise-grade solution meets those needs head-on, offering unmatched governance, global reach, and the world's largest fully vetted nonprofit network. The platform allows organizations to scale social impact and enhance the way they engage with communities, attract and retain talent, improve brand reputation, and foster innovation throughout the enterprise. 'Connecting purpose to business goals for leaders who are focused on creating performing and enduring organizations is our top priority,' said Chris Maloof, Chief Executive Officer, Benevity. 'As CSR leaders strive to keep up with increasing responsibilities and a changing environment, our Enterprise Impact Platform is purpose-built to help drive scalable, measurable, and transformative impact programs from a single, unified environment.' The recently released 2025 Benevity State of Corporate Purpose Report noted that the corporate purpose landscape is in a state of significant flux, with nearly two-thirds of businesses redefining their purpose strategy in the past year amid growing cross-functional demands on CSR leaders. Grounded in client-centric design, Benevity's Enterprise Impact platform leverages industry-leading, AI-enabled design to provide a more complete view of purpose programs and improved visibility into engagement and impact metrics. Benevity's Enterprise Impact Platform Delivers: Real Impact, Real Results Some of the world's leading organizations have successfully implemented Benevity's Enterprise Impact Platform to drive measurable social and business impact within their organizations, in their communities, and society at large. As a part of its commitment to helping people achieve brighter financial futures, Discover continues to make a meaningful impact in communities across the country. The company's volunteer program, focused on education and community support, empowers employees to give back in ways that matter most to them. In addition, the 'You Care We Share' program, enabled by Benevity, has seamlessly integrated donation matching, volunteer rewards, and hybrid volunteering into one cohesive platform. Discover's community-related results include: Adobe's Global Employee Community Fund (ECF) uses Benevity's Enterprise Impact Platform to power its global giving, including $30M+ to local communities. Adobe's ECF empowers employees to nominate and select nonprofits for $20K grants. The program is localized, employee-led, and streamlined to reduce nonprofit burden. Adobe's global giving highlights include: The Future of Purpose is Enterprise-Ready The same State of Corporate Purpose Report reflects that executives are committed to investing in social impact programs because it's good for business (92%) and prior Benevity research shows that 76% of CSR leaders reported plans to increase investments. The desire to do more good and power purpose at work is coupled with growing expectations for accountability, efficiency, and employee engagement. The Benevity Enterprise Impact Platform is uniquely designed to meet the moment. About Benevity Benevity, a certified B Corporation, is the leading global provider of social impact software, providing the only integrated suite of community investment and employee, customer and nonprofit engagement solutions. Recognized as one of Fortune's Impact 20, Benevity provides a robust, all-in-one SaaS platform designed to simplify and scale CSR and social impact programs. The platform unifies giving, volunteering, grants management, and employee mobilization - empowering companies to connect purpose with measurable business results. With software that is available in 22 languages, Benevity has processed more than $18.5 billion in donations and 99 million hours of volunteering time to support 513,000 nonprofits worldwide. The company's solutions have also facilitated 1.5 million micro-actions and managed grants worth $18 billion. For more information, visit Media Contact: Indrani Ray-Ghosal │ Press & Analyst Relations │ 1.647.574.9559 │ [email protected]
