This story was submitted by OSF Digital. 

The team at OSF Digital believes that any student can succeed if given the right resources and opportunities. The OSF Digital Foundation aims to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds receive a high-quality education.  

The OSF Scholarship Program identifies stellar students and offers them scholarships to give them a chance at a better future and to reach their full potential. The program features three types of scholarships:

Social scholarships are for students without the financial means to continue their studies. The goal is to prevent school dropouts and provide equal education opportunities for these students.

Study scholarships​ are for students with learning potential but limited financial possibilities. The objective is to stimulate learning and academic performance.

Excellence scholarships are for students who excel in a specific field. They have already discovered a talent and are following it. This scholarship supports personal development and encourages young people to know themselves and follow their dreams.

These scholarships are granted for the duration of the study years, ranging from 3 to 8 years, depending on when the student enters the program and the type of studies pursued (lower secondary, high school or university education).

OSF launched the Scholarship Program in 2016 through a partnership with a non-governmental organization in Romania. 

These are the results so far:

• US $350,000 spent


• 1,600+ monthly scholarships


• 120+ performance vouchers awarded to young people who have achieved outstanding academic results


• 185 scholarship recipients


• 43 graduates working in the fields in which they have trained or overcoming the crisis they were in


• 46 students currently benefitting from the OSF scholarships, along with support for their personal, academic, and professional development (individual and group counseling sessions, internships, other courses, etc.)


• 30 scholarships in Romania, 14 scholarships in Brazil and 1 scholarship in South Africa

5 of Our Success Stories 

A, a 12th-grade student, specialized in math and computer science. With another student and support from their teacher, they completed a project called “System for Monitoring Walking Health.” This project earned them 1st place at the “DaVinci” National Technical and IT Innovation Contest, organized by Rotary Bucharest. They also won 1st place at the county stage of the Scientific Creativity Olympics. The duo was also selected to participate in the international competition Intel ISEF 2023, held in Texas, and the EUCYS 2023 specialist contest, facilitated by the Romanian Ministry of Education, where they achieved excellent results.

T, a recent graduate who specialized in teaching/education, participated in a humanitarian project last summer in Tanzania, Africa, organized by the YWAM Association. For two weeks, together with a team of volunteers, she helped the local medical clinic, kindergarten, school and orphanage in the village of Mwandege. Now, T is a second-year master’s student in education.

N, a recent high school graduate, grew up in an orphanage in a small town in Romania. He was always a fighter and was accepted last year to the Faculty of Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, Romania—one of the highest-rated schools in the country. He earned a government-funded grant with an admission score of 8.65/10.

V grew up in an orphanage in a small town in Romania and recently graduated with a master’s degree in social work. He just landed his first job in his field: night supervisor at a Residential Center in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. 

N has been an OSF scholarship recipient since the 8th grade. Now in the 12th grade at the College of Arts in Iasi, Romania, specializing in Vocal Music, she has demonstrated remarkable academic achievements. Last year, her talent and dedication were recognized when she was invited to join the team of soloists at the Romanian National Opera in Iasi. N has also participated in numerous renowned national and international school Olympiads and competitions, achieving first place in many of them.

OSF Digital is continuously expanding the program to other regions where we have offices.

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This story was submitted by Contentstack. 

“Give what you can — offer your time, your talents, and your expertise.”

That was one of the best pieces of advice I received early in my career. 

Notice that money was nowhere to be found in that list. Yet, when we think of giving with impact, that’s what we often think about. Because what’s more effective?

The answer is… a lot.

Don’t get me wrong — I’m not arguing that companies should stop donating money to worthy causes. I’m simply making the case that leaders can create a culture of giving in their organizations that creates impact far beyond monetary value.

For example, over 2023, we estimate that our Contentstack tribe spent over 2,000 hours volunteering for causes they care about. 

Did we donate money as well? Yes – but we also found that the most enthusiastic involvement from our tribe happened when they offered their time, talents, and expertise.

Some of those hours took place during “Contentstack Cares Month,” a homegrown initiative where we each take time off to volunteer for a charity of our choice in March. 

We established the initiative in 2018 and quickly discovered that when our tribe got hands-on they became personally invested. That led to more involvement outside of what our leadership “appointed” as volunteer days. 

For Contentstack Cares Month 2023, we saw employees donate their time to pack lunches in areas where 90% or more of students qualified for free and reduced lunch programs. Some volunteered at their local Habitat for Humanity organizations, food banks, healthcare facilities, and more. The amount of passion and participation put forth towards various causes was amazing to witness.

But after March ended, we saw even more of our tribe go out of their way to donate their efforts. Employees volunteered to read with children in inner city areas in April, planted trees with their children in September, and bagged produce with extended family in between.

Impact from giving stems from passion, and we’ve tried to infuse that passion into our culture from day one. 

I like to think that takes a lot of the pressure off leaders when considering how to start their own programs. Giving is about more than money — it’s about showing up with willing hearts and hands.

This story was submitted by Dropbox. 

For the last 5 years, Dropbox has created dedicated space and time to ensure employees have the opportunity to #GiveBack to their communities, and foster relationships within Dropbox through our global days of service, Impact Days. Twice a year, these designated days of service span across Dropbox neighborhoods around the world with one goal in mind; do good. Behind this collaborative initiative are Dropbox employees from Dropbox for Good, our employee resource groups (ERGs), and the Dropbox Foundation.

Impact Day includes various giving, learning, and volunteering opportunities. As a Virtual First company, we work closely with “Community Builders” in our neighborhoods and ERG leads to ensure we are reaching employees of diverse locations, backgrounds and interests to gather in person. April’s Impact Day included events that honored heritage months for BlackDropboxers, Women@, Asians@, and Pridebox while our Impact Day in November included opportunities honoring Latinx, Vets@ and enABLE ERGs. Celebrating all of the communities that help make Dropbox such a wonderful place to work is core to Dropbox’s value “Make Work Human.”

Since January 2023, Dropbox employees volunteered more than 3,390 hours and donated over $884K+ to 1000 nonprofit partners. 43% of our volunteer hours were recorded as part of Impact Day, which is a testament to the success of Dropbox for Good leads, a group of employees dedicated to organizing and recruiting volunteers for Impact Day events. Impact Day would not be possible without their immense time, care and coordination.

2023 Impact Day events included the following partners:

 Mutville in San Francisco

Treehouse in Seattle 

Operation Gratitude (Virtual)

We also celebrated Earth Month in April by supporting Dropbox’s sustainability efforts with the following partners:

• Surfrider Foundation in New York


• Puget Soundkeeper in Seattle


• Hands on Park Clean Up in London


• Clean Coasts in Dublin


• Tankproof and Waves of Impact in Austin

We believe Dropbox has a responsibility to make the world a better place, both inside and outside our company. Impact Day and our wider Dropbox for Good programming reflects this belief and our ongoing commitment to do good.

This story was submitted by Automation Anywhere. 

Automation Anywhere partnered with the Center for Humanitarian Technology to deploy Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology with the ‘Telegram for Humanity’ Bot to drastically increase intake speed and accuracy and save hundreds of hours to connect more people with resources.

As a result of the customized bot, more data was captured at the onset, which helped assign IDPs to the correct support center and made repeated interactions easier. Most importantly, the responsive, user-friendly bot enabled Step with Hope volunteers to use more of their valuable time on direct support with families and IDPs and less effort processing and validating requests for aid.

In the first 10 weeks of use, the ‘Telegram for Humanity’ Bot processed more than 17,500 requests from over 14,000 people. The bot successfully handled the variability in assistance requests, managing instances with 4x-5x more tickets in a single day without a decrease in productivity—ultimately saving a total of 400 hours for volunteers to repurpose into essential direct relief.

More information can be found here. 

This story was submitted by AppsFlyer. 

“There is only one thing worse than Auschwitz itself, and that is if the world forgets there was such a place” Henry Appel, Auschwitz survivor.

When the shadow of COVID-19 fell upon the world, the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum faced an unprecedented challenge – closing its doors for the first time in 75 years. Witnessing this moment, we refused to remain passive bystanders and recognized our responsibility to act.

Understanding the profound significance of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum as a testament to history’s horrors and the voices of Holocaust victims and survivors, we forged an alliance with the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation and the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. Our shared mission: to create an innovative solution that would preserve accessibility to the memorial, transcending any physical or geographical boundaries, ensuring that the gates of remembrance would forever remain open.

“The tremendous consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that innovative tools must be applied to bridge history with the present and respond to amplified needs of young generations,” said Wojciech Soczewica, Director-General, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation. “That is why the Foundation decided to initiate educational programs to support the Memorial’s global mission. We’re extremely grateful for the unique and true partnership with the team at AppsFlyer. Working jointly in these challenging times proves that our common responsibility for history must always be based on mutual trust and understanding.”

This groundbreaking partnership yielded a virtual tour platform that is more than technology – it’s a gateway to a profound experience. This technology isn’t just virtual; it’s a transformative experience. People worldwide can explore the memorial in real-time, guided by on-the-ground professional guides. The tour educates individuals from different backgrounds, languages and ages. From adults to students in class, or families of victims, anywhere in the world, From Australia to the United States. Flexibility is key; visitors customize their experience, preserving the essence of an in-person visit. This achievement extends beyond technology; it’s a vital tool for Holocaust education, safeguarding its memory and reaching millions who couldn’t have visited Auschwitz otherwise.

As the number of living Holocaust survivors diminishes, we’re honored to lead this initiative. By leveraging technology, we ensure Holocaust education resonates globally and with generations to come.

This powerful partnership between technology and history underscores collaboration’s strength. Melding expertise and purpose, we’ve created something impactful, meaningful, and transformative. Our endeavor intertwines history, technology, and compassion, etching the lessons of the past into eternity – a testament never to be forgotten.

In Auschwitz, we can fully confront and address the most important questions about mankind, society, the poison of antisemitism, racial hatred, and contempt towards others. Remembrance gives us strength to act responsibly and repair the world we live in while making it better for our children and their children.

The Intersection and Impact: A Journey of Innovation and history

A collaborative journey: Initiated on Zoom, the two+ years of development of the virtual tour showcased remarkable hybrid teamwork, bringing together diverse skills for a singular purpose.

Financial commitment: AppsFlyer raised and invested over 3M $ in the creation and development of the first virtual live guided tour in Auschwitz Birkenau. The US Congress is supporting the development of the platform with a $ 1M grant.

Multilingual accessibility: Offered in seven languages with live guides, This linguistic inclusivity ensures that the message of remembrance transcends barriers of language and culture.

Diverse feedback: Over 1,000 participants from around the world, including AppsFlyer people, shaped the virtual tour’s design, ensuring its resonance across various backgrounds.

Pioneering technological experience: The first-ever technological venture embraced by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation and memorial teams. It symbolizes a harmonious merger of technology and remembrance, a testament to the capacity of innovation to honor history.

Far-reaching impact: With the potential to reach millions worldwide, this project’s impact is immeasurable. It serves as an enduring medium to educate, commemorate, and uphold the memory of the Holocaust for generations to come.

Historic connectivity: Through the generous contribution of Orange Poland, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial has been digitally interwoven for the first time. This historic endeavor commemorates not just the past, but a future illuminated by knowledge and understanding.

Mobile technology at the forefront: As a leading SaaS company in the mobile ecosystem, we are exceptionally proud to harness the power of mobile phones to serve such a noble purpose. This pioneering utilization underscores the transformative potential of technology in championing humanity’s collective memory.

We are forever grateful for the privilege to initiate and deliver this sacred project and for our part in preserving the survivors’ voices and Holocaust remembrance and education. We are filled with hope that the live tour will also help reduce and lower anti-semitism, racism, indifference, or any gratuitous hatred in the world.

“It happened, and therefore it can happen again” Primo Levi, Auschwitz Survivor

This story was submitted by Splunk.

Since 2016, Splunk has donated $49M in grants, software licenses, training, and volunteer time to nonprofits working to bridge the data divide. We’re proud to support partners like Ersilia who are bringing data equity to drive global healthcare outcomes in the fight against infectious diseases.

View more about this work here. 

This story was submitted by LiquiDonate. 

LiquiDonate is the first and only software tech solution to seamlessly match and move inventory to nonprofits, schools, and other upcycling innovators advancing a circular economy. Through our platform and self-serve offerings, companies can easily donate customer-returned goods and any excess inventory to the 3,500+ nonprofits and schools in our circularity partnership network. 

As we celebrate our 2 year anniversary, we’re reflecting on the amazing milestones the LiquiDonate team has achieved:

• 8,954,138 items donated 


• 50 signed clients


• Donations available in all 50 states

Each of these donations reached folks in need, whether it was a teacher receiving more school supplies, a community center adding to their game collection, sweet treats provided to food distribution efforts, or furniture for the home of a new refugee family. Nonprofit organizations across all 50 states can access our tech solution for free as we continue to work with partner retailers and brands to make goods accessible. Together, we are supporting the variety of organizations that improve our communities to be better for all.

As a Pledge 1% Builder, we are thrilled to be among companies taking the lead in embedding social impact into the structure of our business. This Giving Tuesday, we gather in New York City to join Pledge 1% members in convening on topics to push social impact forward, measure and report accurately for transparency and accountability, and navigate sustainability challenges across our different industries. As we deepen our knowledge and connections with other leaders, we look forward to continuing our progress toward transformative change and maximizing positive impact with all of our partners.

This story was submitted by Coupa.

At Coupa we’re dedicated to unlocking purpose for the communities where we work and live.  We believe in the exponential impact of working with our customers, partners and local communities to innovate and drive results on key societal issues. One of the causes we are dedicated to is environmental justice, and we were delighted when Salesforce Naomi Morenzoni Rebecca Ferguson agreed to jump into our Equal Air Project  focused on the disproportionate effects of air pollution on marginalized communities. Salesforce and Coupa recognize that communities are an important element of a comprehensive climate strategy, that we must engage those most affected in meaningful solutions. 

Together, we contributed expertise through Coupa’s Purpose in Action program, which partnered with nonprofits, Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Rise South City to improve their impact on local communities. We applaud nonprofits and their dedication to community-driven solutions and we recognize that we have an important role to play in supporting their success through strategic volunteerism, with key implementation partners such as Pyxera Global. 

As a result of our blended Coupa and Salesforce teams, we dedicated nearly 1,000 hours, provided recommendations for scaling programs, expanded donor engagement and organizational strategy, created networks among the nonprofits, and are providing ongoing support through employee volunteerism.

We know that collaboration drives innovation, particularly when we engage diverse knowledge sets and experiences, which is why Coupa and Salesforce not only contributed expertise, but also learned together, with and from, our nonprofit partners which makes all of us stronger. Our employees benefited from stepping out of their comfort zones and day-to-day responsibilities to challenge themselves to apply their knowledge and lived experiences for the benefit of communities. This provided an opportunity for everyone to learn, grow and lead. We look forward to expanding this impact through the Pledge 1% network and beyond in 2024.

More about Coupa and Salesforce Purpose in Action Collaboration

Pyxera Global, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., boasts over 30 years of experience operating in over 100 countries. Its mission is to enhance global resilience by mobilizing the collective resources of corporations, governments, and communities to drive positive social and environmental change. Pyxera Global offers strategy, advisory, technical assistance, and implementation services to partners committed to incubating and accelerating community-driven solutions while bolstering local economies and respecting planetary boundaries. We partnered with Pyxera Global to help identify our nonprofit partners, develop challenge statements best suited for Coupa and Salesforce teams to address, and support team engagement throughout the project.  

Acterra is a beacon of hope and innovation in fostering sustainable change. Dedicated to driving local solutions for a healthier planet, their focus ranges from promoting sustainable food systems and energy efficiency to advocating renewable energy and sustainable business practices. Our joint mission focused on amplifying Acterra’s outreach, arming them with insights that will motivate more individuals to embrace sustainable living. This included helping to identify new donors and opportunities for program growth. We also delivered technical and community engagement solutions to establish meaningful relationships across communities in the Bay Area for Acterra, including analysis of translation services, communications content, and partnership recommendations.

Sustainable Silicon Valley collaborates with an impressive array of stakeholders, from tech giants to local communities, to confront the Bay Area’s most pressing sustainability challenges. We worked to streamline the messaging surrounding the Youth Air Quality Advocate program by creating materials to secure funding, a roadmap and future recommendations for the program’s success and scalability. By doing so, we aim to empower a new generation to understand, measure, and counteract air pollution in their localities.

Lastly, our collaboration with Rise South City holds a special promise. Dedicated to facilitating critical dialogues about climate change and social equity, Rise South City stands at an exciting growth juncture. Our teams worked closely with them to craft a robust strategic plan, helping them solidify their organizational structure, governance, and standards of excellence.

This story was submitted by TigerEye

In March 2023, TigerEye’s co-founder and CEO, Tracy Young, embraced the Pledge 1% initiative. Following this commitment, the company has contributed approximately 164 hours of volunteer service to a range of nonprofits across the U.S., including SF-Marin Food Bank, City of Dreams, various schools, and local organizations. From March to November, TigerEye’s remote workforce of 25 averaged 18 hours of volunteer work per month, with activities spread out over states like California, Oregon, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.

As the post-pandemic landscape shifts, many executives are reverting to traditional office-centric models. However, Young stands by the efficacy of remote work. Embracing remote work has proven advantageous for TigerEye, not just for operational flexibility but also in fostering a culture of community involvement. The remote model offers employees the autonomy to balance their personal and professional lives, creating space for them to engage in volunteer activities that resonate with their values.

This empowerment aligns with Tracy Young’s vision of a harmonious work-life integration, which is evident from her successful leadership at TigerEye. By distributing the workforce across the globe, TigerEye taps into diverse communities, allowing its employees to contribute locally and personalize their community service. This approach may set a precedent for others to follow, blending professional success with social responsibility.