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How to structure cause selection in your giving program to drive participation.

Seven clear signs your CSR platform is holding your program back.

Exactly what happens to your giving and volunteer data when you switch CSR platforms.

What drives a Benevity implementation timeline, and how a switch can take weeks.

What to look for in a corporate volunteering platform, and the questions to ask.

How to plan a year-end giving campaign your employees actually join.

How ERG leaders use volunteer events to build community and prove impact.

CyberGrants and Deed are both Bonterra now. Here are your alternatives and how to choose.

What a Percent Pledge community event is actually like, and why one hour works.

Giving campaign ideas that drive real participation, and the mechanics behind them.

A week-by-week plan to run a Giving Tuesday 2026 campaign employees actually join.

Companies are cutting HR budgets while demanding HR fix engagement. That math doesn't work.

How to run a corporate giving and volunteering program that reaches a remote or hybrid team.

How to build a CSR program budget and defend it to finance when money is tight.

The 90-day playbook to launch your first employee giving program from scratch.

Most CSR platforms were built for IT, not HR. Here's what HR-owned software looks like.

What AI actually does in CSR software, what's just marketing, and what matters more.

Goodstack is self-serve and AI-automated. Percent Pledge runs your program. Which fits?

The legacy platform average is 15-20%. Percent Pledge customers run 50-100%. The 2026 benchmark.

Exactly what switching from Benevity looks like, week by week.

The five-part business case that gets a CSR platform switch approved internally.

What actually works in a CSR program at scale, and what wastes your team's time.

An honest 2026 guide to YourCause alternatives and how to choose the right one.

What 1,000+ corporate volunteer events taught us about what works, what doesn't, and why.

Legacy CSR platforms shift all the program work to your HR team. Here's what that actually costs.

Vimeo switched from Benevity. In year one: 4× more participation and 50% lower program costs.

How Edelman Financial Engines hit 50% participation in under 3 months after switching mid-year.

How DRW raised $1.5M in a two-week giving campaign and what it means for yours.

Three reasons employees don't use their CSR platform, and what actually fixes each.

The five layers every effective corporate volunteer program needs — and how they compound together.

12 questions every HR and CSR leader should ask before choosing a workplace giving platform.

Deed was acquired by Bonterra in March 2026. Here’s what it means and what Deed customers should do next.

The honest guide to Benevity alternatives for mid-market HR teams — criteria, competitors, and proof.

A Social Impact Manager runs your CSR program for you. Here’s what they do and why it matters.

Progress Software logged more volunteer hours in 6 months than the prior 3 years combined. Here’s how.

Switching from Benevity is easier than you think. Real switch times, data continuity, and a 5-step process.

What workplace giving software is, who needs it, and how to choose the right platform in 2026.

The full cost of Benevity: transaction fees, implementation, escalation, and low engagement.

Low participation in your CSR program isn't apathy. It's your platform. Here's what the data shows.

The 2026 business case for CSR — retention math, AI-driven disconnection, and why volunteering is the antidote.

A complete, plain-English guide to the new charitable giving tax incentives coming in 2026 for employees, employers, CFOs, and nonprofits.

Quick answers to 2026 charitable giving tax changes for employees, employers, and nonprofits.

A simple checklist helping employees and employers understand and use the new 2026 charitable giving tax incentives.

A simple decision framework for CFOs to evaluate corporate charitable giving under the new 2026 rules, including the 1% floor and 10% cap.

A simple guide to help nonprofits understand the 2026 tax rules and update donor messaging, fundraising, and corporate partnerships.

A simple guide explaining the new 2026 universal charitable deduction—who qualifies, how much you can deduct, and how to claim it.

See how much you'll save on taxes with the new charitable giving tax incentives. Free calculator and examples for each tax bracket.

How workplace giving platforms help employees hit the $1,000/$2,000 deduction and keep receipts in one place.

A plain-English guide to the new 2026 charitable giving tax deduction, what counts, what doesn’t, and how to plan your donations.

Five data-backed trends showing how leading companies are scaling corporate giving, engagement, and ROI in 2026.

How leading companies are scaling employee giving, retention, and ROI through strategic donation matching in 2026.

A simple guide to help CSR, HR, and People leaders explain the 2026 charitable tax changes to Finance with clarity and confidence.

Learn how 2026 tax changes affect corporate charitable giving, including the new 1% floor, budgeting strategies, and more.

A data-driven look at where employees donated in 2025—and how companies should shape CSR strategy in 2026.

Use our copy-and-paste internal communications templates to explain the 2026 charitable giving tax incentives to your employees in plain English.

Learn how 2026 tax changes create a new $1,000 giving incentive and how to refresh your matching gift program to fit.

New 2026 charitable giving tax rules are coming. Here’s what they mean for your workplace giving program — in plain language.

See how donor-centric workplace giving boosts engagement, retention, and real impact by making employees the heroes.

Transform your corporate giving program with strategies that improve participation, retention, and business impact.

Run a high-impact GivingTuesday campaign with less admin, more engagement, and automated matching.

Learn simple ways to engage more employees, grow giving, and build a stronger culture through workplace philanthropy.

Mid-size companies can turn volunteer hours into meals and boost employee engagement while fighting hunger during the 2025 SNAP crisis.

Now, your company can automatically donate a meal for every volunteer hour logged on the Percent Pledge platform.

Explore inclusive Hispanic Heritage Month activities for employees, plus a ready-to-use Cause Kit and upcoming virtual team event from Percent Pledge.

Percent Pledge delivers the highest employee engagement at the lowest cost—starting at just $20 per employee. Here’s why CSR programs beat every other benefit.

Discover the best remote volunteering ideas for teams—including examples from real employee programs—and learn how to plan impactful events.

Help your team volunteer virtually with simple ideas, real examples, and tools to grow employee engagement programs.

New research and free report. Learn what 20,000+ employees care about most—and how you can improve engagement through giving, volunteering, and social impact.

See how your company’s employee engagement programs compare with new 2025 Best Places to Work Social Impact Reports.

Payroll deduction giving is outdated. Learn how it creates hidden work and security risks—and what most companies are doing instead.

Volunteers honored Black History Month by helping justice-impacted entrepreneurs through virtual resume reviews.

Automate workplace giving, boost engagement, and simplify donation matching with Percent Pledge’s corporate philanthropy solution.

Super Bowl ads highlight social causes, showing that purpose-driven marketing boosts brand trust and business success.

Discover how Percent Pledge helped companies engage employees and create record-breaking impact this Giving Tuesday, with no donation fees and tools that inspire action.

Discover the ultimate guide to employee resource groups (ERGs) and learn how they boost inclusivity, engagement, and company culture. Start, grow, and sustain ERGs with practical tips and tools.

Discover how to empower your employee resource groups (ERGs) with clear strategies, executive sponsorship, and a solid ERG framework.

Learn how to start an employee resource group (ERG) in 7 actionable steps. Discover how ERGs foster inclusion, align with CSR and ESG goals, and make an impact.

Several companies are finding it critical to celebrate cause holidays with workplace philanthropy. Learn why and how celebrating Native American Heritage Month is important for your corporate purpose.

Learn why employee resource groups (ERGs) are essential for fostering diversity, creating supportive workplaces, and driving corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ESG goals.

Discover how employee resource groups (ERGs) drive inclusion, empower underrepresented groups, and support CSR and ESG goals, creating a more inclusive and connected workplace.

Several companies are finding it critical to celebrate cause holidays with workplace philanthropy. Learn why and how celebrating Movember is important for your corporate purpose.

Several companies are finding it critical to celebrate cause holidays with workplace philanthropy. Learn why and how celebrating Military Family Month, Veterans Day, and Memorial Day is important for your corporate purpose.

Discover powerful employee resource group event ideas that drive engagement and impact. Learn how volunteer events, fundraising, and mentorship programs can elevate ERG success, especially with Percent Pledge’s exclusive Community Volunteer Events and nonprofit partnerships.

Discover common types of employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Today’s talent is more socially conscious than ever before, so we stepped inside the mind of a People and HR Expert, Wendy Gilbert, to discuss keeping employees happy with social impact.

Discover the role of employee resource groups (ERGs) in building inclusive workplaces. Learn the differences between ERGs, BRGs, and affinity groups, and why every company should support them.

Discover the science linking giving to employee happiness and engagement. Learn how happier employees drive better business outcomes.

Looking for creative employee resource group name ideas and employee resource group logos? This guide covers everything from choosing impactful ERG names to designing inclusive logos.

Several companies are finding it critical to celebrate cause holidays with workplace philanthropy. Learn why and how celebrating Giving Tuesday is important for your corporate purpose.

Your employees look to you during times of crisis. Stop being unsure of your response to world events – learn how you can rapidly respond.

Learn how volunteer time off can increase employee engagement, retention, and strengthen corporate social responsibility.

Learn how to create a successful virtual volunteering program to engage your remote teams and enhance your CSR strategy.

Boost employee engagement with volunteering. Discover how Percent Pledge helps align programs with your CSR goals.

Explore five best practices to effectively promote volunteer time off (VTO) in your company and learn how Percent Pledge can optimize your VTO program.

Learn how Percent Pledge helps ERGs succeed with nonprofit partnerships, volunteer events, support from experts, and an easy-to-use engagement platform.

Create an engaging holiday giving campaign that aligns with your employees’ passions and makes an impact.

Learn how to maximize corporate matching during the holiday season with Percent Pledge.

Boost employee engagement this holiday season with 5 charitable giving strategies. Discover how Percent Pledge makes workplace giving easy and impactful.

Discover the true ROI of a unified CSR platform, including financial benefits, employee engagement, and long-term business success.

Several companies are finding it critical to celebrate cause holidays with workplace philanthropy. Learn why and how supporting Hunger Awareness Month is important for your corporate purpose.