When we named our company “Grafted Strategies,” it wasn’t just branding—it was a commitment.

In horticulture, grafting means permanently joining two plants so they grow as one. The grafted branch doesn’t just sit on top; it becomes an inseparable part of the host plant, sharing nutrients, responding to the same conditions, and growing together toward the same sun.

That’s exactly how we approach consulting. We don’t parachute in, deliver a solution, and disappear. We become a grafted part of our clients’ teams—attending their weekly sales meetings, participating in quarterly strategy sessions, and proactively solving problems before they’re asked. We grow when they grow. We succeed when they succeed.

But here’s what we’ve learned over the past few years: many of our clients aren’t just businesses—they’re mission-driven organizations working to improve their communities.

We’ve partnered with associations like the National Association of Wholesalers, helping them achieve operational efficiency gains so they can better serve their members. We’ve worked with immigration law firms helping families navigate complex legal processes. We’ve supported healthcare organizations coordinating care for military veterans with brain trauma.

These clients taught us something profound: technology transformation isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about multiplying impact. When we help an association streamline their operations, they can focus more energy on advocacy. When we automate a law firm’s compliance tracking, attorneys can spend more time on cases that change lives. When we connect disparate healthcare systems, care coordinators can serve more veterans more effectively.

We’ve been grafted into organizations that exist to serve others. And from the beginning, we realized we needed to extend that same philosophy beyond our paying clients.

That’s why we joined Pledge 1%.

Since 2018, Grafted Strategies has committed to giving and sharing our resources of time, expertise, and product offerings, to mission-driven organizations that align with our areas of specialization. Specifically, we’ll provide 2-3 deeply discounted or pro-bono Salesforce implementations annually for nonprofits and associations working in healthcare, immigration services, community advocacy, etc. to help them optimize their efforts and impact.

We’re not doing this because we’ve “made it” or because we have resources to spare. We’re a small, growing team. Every project matters. Every hour counts.

We’re doing it because being truly “grafted” means we don’t just grow alongside our clients—we grow alongside our communities. The same principles that guide our client partnerships should guide how we show up in the world.

We believe even small but strategically aligned Salesforce implementations can create outsized impact for the right organizations. A unified CRM can help a small nonprofit stop losing donor data. Automated workflows can free up staff to focus on mission rather than administration. Integrated systems including one-time as well as recurring donation capture can help a community organization scale their services without scaling their overhead, and we offer these Salesforce integrated payment solutions via a partner that does not attempt to fleece the ones they are claiming to help. We put more dollars into the hands of the ones making the impact

Our commitment is simple: We’ll use our expertise to help mission-driven organizations achieve the same transformational results we deliver for our commercial clients. Because impact shouldn’t be reserved for those who can afford enterprise consulting rates.

If you’re a nonprofit, association, or mission-driven organization working in healthcare, immigration services, or community advocacy—and you’re struggling with fragmented systems, manual processes, or technology that’s holding you back from your mission—we’d love to hear from you.

After all, that’s what being “grafted” means: growing together, toward the same sun.

Alton Aviation has proudly participated in the Pledge 1% global movement for corporate impact, electing to donate 1% of annual revenue to charity and dedicating 1% of employee time to volunteer work. In 2025, Alton’s total charitable contributions will have exceeded the $1 million mark.

Rapid-response humanitarian organization Airlink is Alton’s largest charitable partner, working to connect vetted non-governmental organizations (NGO) with airlines and aviation partners delivering critical aid. Alton’s long-standing contributions have helped Airlink respond to natural disasters, public health emergencies, and humanitarian crises across the globe.

Most recently, Alton supported Airlink as it worked around the clock to support NGOs delivering water, sanitation and hygiene resources, food and nutritional aid, medical assistance and emergency shelter to those affected by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean. To help bolster immediate needs and sustain the charity’s long-term mission, Alton matched every donation – individual or corporate – on a dollar-for-dollar basis up to $100,000, doubling the impact of each gift and supporting communities in need.

Alton regularly supports non-profit initiatives through volunteer work as part of Pledge 1%. For example, its New York City office has partnered with local charities such as West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) to ensure vulnerable New Yorkers have access to essential food and support. Alton’s Singapore office helps inspire hundreds of young women looking to learn more about careers in aviation, partnering with Women in Aviation Singapore Chapter to sponsor and volunteer during its Girls in Aviation Day events.

“Reaching this milestone reflects more than financial investment — it reflects who we are as a firm,” said Adam Cowburn and John Mowry, Managing Directors at Alton Aviation Consultancy. “Our team’s commitment to Pledge 1% and to our nonprofit partners represents the collective belief of our team that each of us has a unique ability to connect communities and deliver help where it’s needed most.”

Small businesses often feel like every penny counts, and giving anything would set them back. Our business proves otherwise, and giving has helped us grow.

Hi, I’m Eleda, and I have run a niche hobby shop for model horse collectors and LEGO fans since 2012 in rural Maine. In 2016, we were approached by our area animal shelter to ask if we could try selling some old model horses that had been donated to them. To our delight, when we posted them on our website, they sold immediately! One was even donated back to be sold again!

Working with the animal shelter, we created an ongoing program for them, where folks could send model horses to us to be sold, with proceeds going to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, our regional shelter which helps animals from nineteen towns. Since that beginning in 2016, people have donated a steady stream of models from all over the US, and we’ve been able to send quarterly checks to the shelter without fail.

As of autumn of 2025, we have raised over $20,000 for the animal shelter. People donate the models, we donate our time taking their photos and posting them to our site for sale. That’s very little “cost” to our small business, and the impact it has made on the animals going through the shelter is immense. We also donate 1% of total sales to charity using an automated program provided by Pledgling, which makes it a smooth, labor-free process for us. Advertising these two programs has helped us grow every year, with customers often mentioning these programs when they review our business.

You don’t have to be big to make an impact, you just have to do something.

At Impactful Ninja, we wanted to reimagine a beloved holiday tradition and make it truly meaningful. That’s how The Most Impactful Advent Calendar was born.

Instead of chocolate or trinkets that are featured in mainstream commercial Advent calendars, each of the 24 days supports a different nonprofit or social enterprise, turning the countdown to Christmas into 24 days of global good. From reforesting ecosystems to empowering women entrepreneurs, and protecting children’s rights—every day funds a tangible positive action.

We donate 75% of all proceeds directly to these 24 partner organizations and fully transparently share how each contribution creates impact.

What started as a small project quickly grew into a collaborative movement, bringing together individuals and purpose-driven brands who want to give back during the holidays. We’ve already partnered with dozens of organizations and received wonderful feedback from customers, partners, and affiliates who love celebrating December in a way that aligns with their values.

As Pledge 1% members, we share the same belief: small, consistent contributions can add up to big change.

Before I launched my own company, I helped my previous employer become a Pledge 1% member and was well aware of this community. So from day one of launching Profitable Purpose Consulting, I had three commitments written down on paper, Pledge 1%, 1% For The Planet, and certifying as a B Corp.

Since 2021, we’ve consistently donated around 6% of revenues to charity, and a combined 15% of time and money. We’ve also been a certified B Corp since 2022.

Baking this into our foundation has been instrumental in keeping our eye on the ball when it comes to our social impact strategy. We support local nonprofits working on important community issues and have been able to bring our giving back to our brand, which has been a game changer for differentiating our business from the competition.

This year, we have taken it a step father, combining our Founder’s passion for litter cleanups with our give-back strategy by collecting 10 bags of litter for every new client. This has been a fun way to promote our impact, shine a spotlight on our new clients, and break through the social media clutter.

Relativity’s Justice for Change program showcases the power of purpose-driven innovation. But it isn’t only about providing the right tools; it fosters industry-wide pro bono collaboration, ensuring recipients engaged in matters of social justice are able to leverage enterprise-grade legal data intelligence software alongside hands-on support from technical experts and experienced legal practitioners who can help them be successful with it.

The result is a more level playing field in high-stakes litigation or investigations where resources are often one-sided.

The many incredible teams behind Justice for Change form a passionate, effective, global network of advocates who have a real impact on access to justice. So far, the program has supported litigants in matters relating to climate change, wrongful convictions, children’s rights, gender equity, racial justice, and more.

Five years in, we’re honored to say that it delivers life-changing results—from exonerations of innocent people and expanded healthcare access to systemic reforms that advance the pursuit of justice—that have been celebrated by The Innocence Project, the Anthem Awards, and an extraordinary community of partners.

At Docusign, our employees’ commitment to community engagement is a cornerstone of our culture. Through the Docusign Impact Program, which provides paid Volunteer Time Off and year-round donation matching, employees are empowered to contribute in ways that feel authentic to them. Global Impact Week, our annual week of service, is an impressive demonstration of this commitment, where thousands of Docusign employees come together to give back to the communities where they live and work.

Our 11th annual Global Impact Week in September 2025 was a truly employee-led initiative. Our 60+ Impact Ambassadors around the world took charge, designing and hosting events that were deeply connected to their local cities, causes, and teams. With their leadership, we hosted 97 volunteer events across 12 countries and 34 cities, making it our most widespread and engaging year yet.

From Paris to Melbourne, Singapore to Seattle, employees cleaned beaches and parks, packed school supplies, supported animal shelters, assembled meals, and partnered with dozens of local nonprofits. Events ranged from large team efforts to smaller neighborhood projects, creating opportunities for employees to connect while making a meaningful impact in their communities. Docusign Impact creates a powerful ripple effect by fostering pathways to deeper community leadership. Employees are often introduced to nonprofits for the first time and subsequently leverage that connection into ongoing personal volunteering, family volunteering, or even board-level service. Whether an employee is volunteering for the first time or has a robust annual donation portfolio, our program is designed to meet each person where they are and amplify their efforts. 

As a founding member of Pledge 1% and a committed boardroom ally, Salesforce Ventures believes that values drive value. From day one, we have embedded philanthropy and giving back into our mission, championing Pledge 1% as a core best practice. Our track record of top quartile returns, incredible founders, and unparalleled ecosystem impact proves that this approach is not just good for the world—it’s good for business.

At Salesforce Ventures, our values—courage, trust, equality, and mutual success—are the foundation of how we build lasting relationships with founders. We actively promote practices that foster inclusive and impactful companies through our Impact Fund and initiatives, such as Pledge 1% and our own annual volunteer goals.

Our commitment to Pledge 1% isn’t just advisory; it’s an active partnership. We share the benefits of incorporating the Pledge 1% model—donating 1% of equity, profit, product, or employee time—into our portfolio company’s businesses from the outset, and we model this behavior by setting ambitious annual volunteer goals for our own team.

The Impact Snapshot:

• Over 200 companies in the Salesforce Ventures portfolio have taken the Pledge to date.
• Each year, our global teams and portfolio companies unite for a day of service, putting our values into action. For example, our 2025 efforts spanned the globe, partnering with nonprofits like Splashes of Hope (NYC), Made in Hackney’s Community Cookery School (UK), SVA Books For All (JP), and Playworks (National).

Celebrating the Transformation: Airwallex

Every year, the Cloud 100 event celebrates the world’s top private cloud companies and acknowledges those who lead the charge in giving back. Past Pledge 1% Award winners—including Icons like Twilio, Docusign, Slack, Procore, Canva, Guild, Snyk, Checkr, and Service Titan—have consistently proven that purpose-driven companies perform better.

This year, the Pledge 1% Award—presented by Salesforce Ventures—went to a company that exemplifies this transformation: Airwallex.

Airwallex, a global payments platform, didn’t wait until it was “big enough” or “profitable enough” to make a difference. Instead, it wove impact into its DNA from the start. On its tenth anniversary, the company formalized this commitment by taking the Pledge.

What makes their story so inspiring is how the entire organization embraced the commitment. Teams across Finance, Legal, People, and Leadership came together, asking: “How can our success create a broader impact?”

Their giving back contributions showcase the power of this grassroots effort:

• A 58% increase in employee volunteering.
• 43 scholarships awarded.
• Support for over 1,800 startups that are naturally uplifting entire ecosystems

Airwallex is just one recent example from our portfolio that proves that leveraging your assets for good isn’t a distraction from success—it’s a catalyst for it.

At Chime, our mission is to unlock financial progress for everyday people — not only through our products, but through lasting community impact. As proud members of Pledge 1%, we’ve committed 1% of Chime’s equity to fund the Chime Scholars Foundation (CSF). CSF was founded to help students ease financial burdens, boost graduation rates, and open doors to higher-paying career opportunities. 

This year, we welcomed our largest Chime Scholars cohort to date: 800 students across 369 institutions, receiving over $3 million in scholarships. Sixty-four percent of these scholars are pursuing nontraditional programs — from trade certifications to community college degrees — and 65% are the first in their families to attend college. Since its launch in 2022, CSF has provided $7 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 students, with an 87% projected graduation rate — nearly double that of Federal Pell Grant recipients.

Through the Chime Scholars Foundation, our 1% pledge is transforming ambition into opportunity — and helping students nationwide open pathways to financial progress. As one scholar shared, “Receiving the Chime Scholarship not only supports me financially but also validates my journey of perseverance and reinvention.”

We’re proud to continue to provide scholarships and help the next generation of hardworking students build brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.