Groundswell
The platform to power your company's philanthropy.
Overview
Groundswell offers a unique approach to corporate philanthropy by providing employees with individual donor-advised funds (DAFs). Companies can contribute to these accounts, and employees can then donate to the nonprofits of their choice, with features for matching and volunteering.
✨ Key Features
- Personal Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) for employees
- Company Seeding & Matching
- Volunteer Event Management & Rewards
- Simple Administration
- Mobile-first Experience
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Use of donor-advised funds (DAFs) as the core mechanism
- Radical simplicity in administration
- Tax advantages of DAFs
Unique Value: Groundswell decentralizes corporate philanthropy by giving employees their own tax-advantaged charitable accounts, which dramatically simplifies administration and boosts engagement.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Adopted by innovative companies looking to offer a more flexible and employee-centric giving benefit.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Companies that want to direct all corporate giving to specific, pre-selected charities
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a fundamentally different, more empowering model for employees compared to traditional platforms where the company controls the funds until donation.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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