activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 11
- Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) ManagementOffers employees personal donor-advised funds (DAFs) that can be funded through payroll, one-time gifts, or employer grants, with no minimum balance requirements.
- Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Provision Donor-Advised Fund AdministrationOffers personal donor-advised funds (DAFs) to employees, which can be funded via payroll, one-time gifts, or employer grants, without requiring a minimum balance.
- Employee Engagement and Grant Distribution Donor-Advised Fund AdministrationFacilitates the distribution of employer-funded grants directly into employee giving accounts for company events or campaigns and provides a "Generosity Feed" to display donations and match milestones company-wide to foster a shared culture of giving.
- Employer Grant Distribution Donor-Advised Fund AdministrationFacilitates the direct distribution of employer-funded grants into employee giving accounts for specific company events or campaigns.
- Impact Reporting and Analytics Donor-Advised Fund AdministrationGenerates real-time reports on donations, match spending, participation rates, and top causes, with capabilities to export CSR dashboards and ESG reports.
- Impact Reporting and Analytics Donor-Advised Fund AdministrationGenerates real-time reports on donations, match spending, participation rates, and top causes, and can export CSR dashboards and ESG reports for organizations using its platform.
- Mobile Giving Technology Development Mobile Charitable Giving PlatformsProvides a full-function mobile app and portable charitable giving wallet as part of its social impact technology platform.
- Social Impact Technology Platform Development Mobile Charitable Giving PlatformsProvides a full-function mobile app and portable charitable giving wallet as part of its social impact technology platform.
- Workplace Giving Platform Management Online Crowdfunding Platform ManagementOperates the Uncommon Giving platform, launched in 2018, which integrates volunteering, workplace giving, and impact reporting. The platform facilitates payroll deductions, CLMA-certified matching, and personal giving accounts for employees, and has tracked 198 all-time volunteer hours with an economic impact of $6,384.23.
- Workplace Giving Platform Management Online Crowdfunding Platform ManagementOperates the Uncommon Giving platform, launched in 2018, which integrates volunteering, workplace giving, and impact reporting for employees. This includes facilitating payroll deductions, CLMA-certified matching, and personal giving accounts.
- Workplace Giving Platform Management Online Crowdfunding Platform ManagementOperates the Uncommon Giving platform, launched in 2018, which integrates volunteering, workplace giving, and impact reporting. This platform facilitates payroll deduction, CLMA-certified matching, and personal giving accounts for employees, and allows for the distribution of employer-funded grants into employee giving accounts.
capacity building · 3
- Nonprofit Database CurationMaintains a database of over 1.8 million vetted and verified 501(c)(3) organizations for employees to search and donate to, regularly reviewing and updating data using sources like IRS Business Master File, Candid, Guidestar, ProPublica, OFAC watchlists, and government determinations.
- Nonprofit Database ManagementMaintains and regularly updates a database of over 1.8 million vetted and verified 501(c)(3) organizations, using various public and government sources, for employees to search and donate to.
- Nonprofit Database ManagementMaintains and regularly updates a database of over 1.8 million vetted and verified 501(c)(3) organizations, using various public and private data sources, for employees to search and donate to.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Certified Matching Engine for Corporate Giving certified_matching_engineThe organization employs a CLMA-certified matching engine to ensure accurate and auditable processing of corporate matching gifts, allowing companies to set match rules once for efficient and compliant program management.
- Comprehensive Nonprofit Vetting and Secure Disbursement nonprofit_vetting_and_disbursementThe organization ensures that all nonprofits in its database are verified, IRS-registered 501(c)(3) organizations, continuously monitored for good standing. It also processes donations securely, handles pooled disbursements, and confirms receipt to ensure accountability and trust.
- Comprehensive Nonprofit Vetting and Secure Disbursement nonprofit_vetting_and_disbursementThe organization ensures the integrity of its giving programs by vetting all nonprofits to confirm their 501(c)(3) status and good standing. It also provides secure payment processing and handles pooled disbursements to nonprofits, ensuring accurate and auditable transactions.
- Enhancing Employee Engagement through Accessible Social Impact Programs employee_engagement_through_volunteeringThe organization designs corporate social responsibility programs and provides tools that enhance employee experience and engagement by offering convenient and accessible volunteering opportunities, donation matching, payroll giving, and "Dollars for Doers" programs. This approach aims to foster a culture of service and increase community involvement.
- Enhancing Employee Engagement through Accessible Social Impact Programs employee_engagement_through_volunteeringThe organization designs corporate social responsibility programs and provides tools that enhance employee experience and engagement by making volunteering and giving convenient and accessible. This includes features like donation matching, payroll giving, Dollars for Doers, and a wide database of volunteer opportunities, fostering a culture of service and community involvement.
- Enhancing Employee Engagement through Accessible Social Impact Programs employee_engagement_through_volunteeringThe organization designs corporate social responsibility programs and provides tools that enhance employee experience and engagement by making volunteering and giving convenient and accessible. This includes features like donation matching, payroll giving, Dollars for Doers, team volunteer events, and a social feed to foster a culture of service.
- Facilitating Donor-Advised Giving donor-advised_giving_platformThe organization enables donors to contribute various assets to a charitable giving account and distribute funds to nonprofits at their discretion over time. It also connects individuals with Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) to nonprofits through a database, facilitating charitable donations.
- Facilitating Donor-Advised Giving donor-advised_giving_platformThe organization enables donors to contribute various assets to a charitable giving account, allowing them to distribute funds to nonprofits at their discretion over time. It also connects individuals with Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) to nonprofits through a database, facilitating charitable donations.
- Facilitating Donor-Advised Giving and Nonprofit Support donor-advised_giving_platformThe organization facilitates charitable giving by providing a donor-advised giving platform that allows individuals and companies to contribute various assets and distribute funds to nonprofits. It also acts as a fiscal sponsor, vets nonprofits, and ensures secure and accurate processing and disbursement of donations, including certified matching gift programs.
- Impact Reporting and Measurement impact_reportingThe organization provides tools and dashboards for companies to track and report on their charitable impact, including giving, volunteering, matched donations, and cause distribution. This enables measurement of results and informs the evolution of community impact efforts.
- Impact Reporting and Measurement impact_reportingThe organization provides tools and dashboards that enable companies to track and report on their charitable impact, including giving, volunteering, matched donations, and cause distribution, to measure results and demonstrate social responsibility.
- Integrated Social Impact as a Service social_impact_as_a_serviceThe organization offers its corporate social responsibility and donor-advised fund technology as an integrated service, allowing other software and service providers to embed these tools into their own product offerings. This expands the reach and impact of CSR initiatives through partnerships.
- Integrated Social Impact as a Service social_impact_as_a_serviceThe organization offers its corporate social responsibility and donor-advised fund (DAF) technology as an integrated service, allowing other software and service providers to embed these tools into their own product offerings for clients.
- Integrating Social Impact as a Service for Business Growth social_impact_as_a_serviceThe organization enables software and service providers to integrate corporate social responsibility and donor-advised fund technology into their product offerings. This approach aims to enhance employee experience, consumer perception, and business performance by embedding social impact capabilities directly into client solutions.
- Repeatable Framework for Sustainable Social Impact repeatable_frameworkThe organization utilizes a repeatable framework for social impact programs and workplace giving to achieve fast results and ensure sustainable success and ongoing impact.
- Repeatable Framework for Sustainable Social Impact repeatable_frameworkThe organization utilizes a repeatable framework for social impact programs to achieve fast results and sustainable success. This framework guides the implementation of workplace giving and social impact initiatives, ensuring ongoing effectiveness and measurable outcomes.
- Repeatable Framework for Sustainable Social Impact repeatable_frameworkThe organization utilizes a repeatable framework for social impact programs to achieve fast results and sustainable success. This framework guides the implementation and ongoing management of workplace giving and social impact initiatives.
- Streamlined Technology Platform for Corporate Social Responsibility workplace_giving_platformThe organization provides a centralized, cloud-based technology platform that streamlines the management of corporate giving, employee volunteering, and social impact programs. This platform is designed for quick deployment, ease of use, and cost efficiency, enabling companies to deploy, engage, measure, and evolve their community impact efforts effectively.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Employee Giving & Matching Platform
Facilitates payroll giving programs, automates donation matching, and provides access to a database of vetted nonprofits.
Employee Volunteering Software
Helps companies create and manage volunteer events, track volunteer hours, and run Dollars for Doers grant programs.
relationships · 20
who they work with
- ADP Partner — Integrates with their HRIS and payroll system.
- Benevity Partner — Partners with Benevity for vetting and disbursing funds to global nonprofits.
- Bloomerang Partner — Bloomerang CFO Steve Isom provided a quote endorsing Uncommon Giving's corporate generosity program.
- Bloomerang Partner — Client of Uncommon Giving, using their platform for corporate generosity programs.
- Bloomerang Partner — Uses Uncommon Giving to build an inclusive and engaging corporate generosity program, providing funds to employees to donate to nonprofits of their choice.
- Chick-fil-A Partner — A Chick-fil-A franchise deployed Uncommon Giving to boost employee retention.
- GIACT Partner — Uses GIACT for scanning donor and nonprofit information for fraud and risk prevention.
- Gallup Workplace Research Partner — Cited as a source for employee engagement statistics related to volunteer programs.
- Hawaiian Bros Partner — Client of Uncommon Giving, using the platform to allow team members to participate in giving to community organizations.
- Hawaiian Bros People Solutions Partner — Uses the Uncommon Giving platform to allow team members to participate in regular giving to organizations of their choice.
- Idealist Partner — Powers the Volunteer Match feature, providing access to over 80,000 volunteer opportunities from 200,000 organizations.
- Omatic Partner — Client of Uncommon Giving, using their platform to improve the administrative side and employee experience of their philanthropic program.
- Omatic Software Partner — Uses Uncommon Giving to improve the administrative side of their philanthropic program and enhance the employee giving experience.
- Paychex Partner — Integrates with their HRIS and payroll system.
- Paycor Partner — Integrates with their HRIS and payroll system.
- Paycor Partner — Partner organization using Uncommon Giving’s technology to offer social impact solutions to clients.
- Paylocity Partner — Integrates with their HRIS and payroll system.
- Slack Partner — Integrates with Uncommon Giving for volunteer event notifications and administrative alerts.
- Vibe Credit Union Partner — Client of Uncommon Giving, which transformed its volunteering program, increasing employee engagement and reducing administrative work.
- Vibe Credit Union Partner — Customer that transformed its volunteering program using Uncommon Giving's software.