At 5AM Capital we believe that strong access to financial data and guidance can open new pathways in life. Joining Pledge 1 Percent marks an important milestone in our Investing in Impact journey. We commit 1 percent of employee time, product, profit or equity to causes that advance financial literacy, social equity and future leadership.
Our conviction is simple: when individuals, families and charities are equipped with data, insight and support, they can navigate their paths with greater confidence and purpose. That belief shapes the partnerships we choose to support.
We are proud to work with the Good Data Institute. The organisation was co founded by our partner Tom Perfrement, who also sits on its board. Tom plays an active role in shaping GDI’s mission to bridge not for profits with real data capability. GDI empowers charities that often lack the tools, skills and frameworks needed to understand their data and make evidence based decisions. By connecting skilled data professionals with mission driven organisations, GDI helps them lift their impact and serve their communities more effectively.
We also support the Financial Basics Foundation, which provides free financial literacy resources for educators, young people and parents. We believe that improving the financial capability of young Australians is a meaningful investment in long term social stability.
At 5AM Capital we manage a global portfolio of high quality, durable businesses with a focus on strong cashflows, long term stewardship and healthy corporate ecosystems. We think in decades rather than quarters and we invest where incentives are aligned and everyone can win. That philosophy sits at the heart of our approach to responsible investing and it also shapes the way we show up in our community.
Through Wesley Mission we help deliver targeted programs that support individuals facing housing instability, financial abuse or addiction. These programs give people the tools to rebuild stability and take control of their path forward.
Alongside this we mentor UNSW students, support local schools such as Woollahra Public and contribute to community events that align with positive social outcomes.
For us the Pledge 1 Percent commitment is more than a contribution. It is an extension of our worldview. The world works better when people and organisations operate within healthy ecosystems where incentives align and everyone benefits. At 5AM Capital we aim to invest that way, operate that way and give back that way.
Most of us have donated at some point. Sometimes because someone stopped us in the street or knocked on the door with a story that made us feel guilty. Sometimes because something tragic happened and we reacted.
Tap4Change was born from my own experience as a donor and volunteer, and triggered by the bushfires in 2020.
Places like Mogo in NSW were abandoned to their fate. The system was overwhelmed. Support was slow, confusing and full of friction. While helping the community was inspiring, it also left me frustrated. Everything felt harder than it needed to be.
I could help because I had time, money and a car. Not everyone does. That realisation planted the seed:
Helping shouldn’t be that hard.
Revamping The Donor Experience
Today, giving doesn’t feel good. Letters in the mail. Unwanted calls. Street fundraising that feels uncomfortable. Somehow a one-time donation becomes a subscription that we have no idea how to modify.
Tap4Change changes that by making giving social, transparent, and rewarding. and easy.
We believe generosity is strongest when it’s shared. So we brought donors, charities and brands together to create a better experience:
- People can donate with friends so their impact grows.
- Charities get tools to increase transparency and improve their digital presence.
- Brands offer real rewards that encourage people to support causes they care about.
Everything else in life can be done in a few taps on a phone. Giving should be the same. Modern generations expect it.
The challenge is charities can’t adapt quick enough because donors don’t want their contribution funding infrastructure. No one wants to hear part of their donation paid for a CRM.
That’s why Tap4Change exists.
We take on that burden. Instead of acting like a payment processor with a charity sticker, we create demand and help reshape the culture of giving.
Our goal is simple: make generosity something Gen Z and millennials want to repeat, not something they feel pressured into.
And it’s working. Donors say it feels better. Charities say we solved a real problem. Brands see an ROI, a meaningful return for doing good.
Charity, donor, or brand: join the movement
Building Tap4Change has been a rollercoaster. There are highs and lows. What keeps us moving is seeing impact grow and hearing the stories from the people supported.
Hope also comes from watching collective action rise. Community-led flotillas. Movements around COP30. Groups like GetUp proving ordinary people can create pressure and change. Seeing people show up because they care is powerful.
That’s why we’re proud to align with Pledge 1%. Collective impact is our heartbeat. And it grows when we work together and involve brands that care.
We give time to community groups. We help organisations put more funding into impact instead of fundraising cost. And we make donating something people do with a smile.
If someone is thinking about getting involved, the advice is simple:
Do it.
You can’t go wrong doing good. Something always comes back. Whether it’s donating, giving time, joining Pledge 1%, or simply supporting a project — it matters.
There are 60,000 charities in Australia, yet only a few receive most donations. Many smaller organisations struggle because no one knows they exist.
So even if you can’t give, share them. Tell friends. Tell family. Spread the word.
Awareness is action.
Doing good creates more good, it inspires others to do the same.
About Tap4Change
Tap4Change makes giving social, transparent and rewarding. We help individuals, charities and brands grow collective impact together.
Join the movement at https://app.tap4change.org.
One of our company values is ‘Be the change you seek,’ and we really see that in action during our annual Atlassian Week of Good.
The campaign is now in its 7th year and momentum is building. This week, hundreds of Atlassian employees all around the globe will get together in teams to volunteer and donate, to help make the festive season brighter for people in need in their communities.
This includes a GivingTuesday event and fundraiser to rally behind Mary’s Meals. We’re proud to back Mary’s Meals with Atlassian tools and support, and promote the amazing work they’re doing to provide life-changing meals to more than 3 million children in some of the world’s poorest communities every school day.
Atlassian supports a culture of giving back by providing employees with 40 hours of paid leave to volunteer every year. Our research shows that Atlassian employees who volunteer are less likely to want to seek jobs elsewhere and are more likely to believe Atlassian is a great place to work. We also know that volunteering is good for team health. Atlassian Week of Good is a meaningful way for our people to give back and connect with their teams to cap off 2025.
The Atlassian Foundation is offering lots of in-person and virtual volunteering activities this week, and employees were also empowered to organize their own for causes they care about. If you’re interested, we share what we’ve learned about running employee volunteering campaigns (what’s worked for us and where we’ve fallen short!) in this guide.
Atlassian co-founded Pledge 1% to give back to the community. Since then, we’ve donated US$85M and empowered over 12,500 nonprofits worldwide with free or discounted Atlassian tools. Learn more in our new Atlassian Sustainability Report.
Invites customers, employees, and others to join us in helping to feed families this November
The restaurant industry is fundamentally built to feed and nourish local communities—so it’s no surprise that they’re often the first to step up in times of need. At Toast, we’re committed to supporting them in combating hunger and food insecurity—which is a big part of why we committed $5 million over the next five years to this cause.
As millions of families in the U.S. face a potential gap in SNAP benefits, food banks and pantries are expecting a surge in demand. The restaurant industry has always been defined by generosity, creativity, and care. Restaurants around the country are stepping up in the face of this urgent need, and so are we.
Every November, Toast holds its “Season of Giving,” a month-long Toast.org tradition that unites our Toaster community to help fight food insecurity, a global issue impacting millions of people. Now in its fifth year, there has never been a more crucial time to reaffirm our support for this issue. This Season of Giving, we are doubling down through community and restaurant grants, matching guest donations, and employee giving and volunteering. Toast is also committed to enabling restaurants as changemakers while helping to bridge the gap for families in need.
“Over the past week alone, we’ve seen countless restaurants and retailers across the country step up in extraordinary ways to support their communities,” said Kelly Esten, Chief Marketing Officer of Toast. “From setting up fundraisers for local food banks and pantries to offering free meals to SNAP-eligible families, their compassion and leadership remind us what this industry is all about. At Toast, we’re proud to stand alongside them as they continue to inspire us all to take action against hunger.”
Here’s how we’re expanding our commitment to fight food insecurity and making a difference this Season of Giving:
- Matching donations at participating Toast restaurants and retailers
We’re matching every dollar guests donate to eligible hunger relief organizations through customer-enabled Toast Fundraising1 campaigns, up to $50,000. Restaurants and retailers can enable Toast Fundraising in Toast Web to ask guests if they’d like to round up or make a flat donation in support of eligible hunger relief organizations. - Toast Changemakers Program
In mid-November, we’ll announce 15 restaurants that will each receive $10,000 to expand their local hunger-relief efforts and deepen their impact as part of our inaugural Toast Changemakers Program. - $500,000 in community Hometown Grants
We’re directing funding through Toast employee-led Hometown Grants to local hunger-relief organizations around the world, supporting the nonprofits our teams know and trust in their own communities. - Increased employee giving and volunteering
We’re double-matching all Toast employee donations to hunger-relief nonprofits and organizing 60 hunger relief-related volunteer events.
Join Us
Visit this page for more information on how Toast customers can get involved, from setting up Toast Fundraising to implementing a pay-it-forward campaign.
This is what our community does. Together, our team, Toast.org, and our 156,000 customer locations are stepping up to keep local families fed.
About Toast
Toast [NYSE: TOST] is a cloud-based, all-in-one digital technology platform purpose-built for the entire restaurant community. Toast provides a comprehensive platform of software as a service (SaaS) products and financial technology solutions that give restaurants everything they need to run their business across point of sale, payments, operations, digital ordering and delivery, marketing and loyalty, and team management. We serve as the restaurant operating system, connecting front of house and back of house operations across service models including dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering, and retail. Toast helps restaurants streamline operations, increase revenue, and deliver amazing guest experiences. For more information, visit www.toasttab.com.
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In our age of easy clicks and instant access, it’s simple to send your money across international borders. It’s also expensive. According to the UN Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs, it can cost upwards of 7 percent of funds sent from a person in one country to someone in another. Even with more digital providers available, average fees remained high — over 4% in 2024 for formal digital channels, and even higher for traditional cash-based remittances.
This cost burden impacts nearly 800 million people who rely on money sent from family members working abroad. In 2023 alone, 184 million migrants sent $656 billion back home, supporting education, healthcare, small businesses, and emergencies.
Lower fees mean more frequent transfers and greater impact. On average, Remitly keeps about $2.31 for every $100 sent — covering the cost of fast, secure, and reliable money transfers – and the rest goes directly to the recipient.
In 2024, individuals using Remitly sent over $54 billion worldwide, and Remitly estimates they saved their customers over $1 billion in remittance fees — meaning more money reaches the people who matter most. Yet the company wanted to do more to make a positive financial impact — and give its employees the opportunity to do so as well.
So when it came to Giving Tuesday, it made sense to partner with Kiva.
Giving on a global scale
Headquartered in Seattle, WA with offices around the world, Remitly celebrated Giving Tuesday 2024 by gifting every employee $25 to support a Kiva borrower of their choice — encouraging personal connections to places and people that matter to them.
“What I love about Kiva is how it allows us to directly contribute to impactful projects and make a real difference in someone’s life,” says Remitly founder and CEO Matt Oppenheimer.
“This year, I used my credits to support Sarah, a smallholder farmer from the region of Busia. Her inspiring story resonated deeply with me — Remitly’s journey began while I was living in Kenya, and I’ve always felt a strong connection to the country.”
For some, the bonds reached closer to home. Pia Dailo, a Remitly Change Management Specialist based in the Philippines, chose to lend to borrower Jackelyn because it reminded her of her childhood.
“Helping Jackelyn expand her motorcycle business brought back memories of my family’s journey with tricycles as our main income source,” recalls Pia.
“Supporting someone with a similar story feels like giving back to the journey that shaped my own.”
All in all, the campaign reached more than 1,000 Kiva borrowers in 50 countries — reflecting Remitly’s Global Impact Vision: to increase financial security and resilience in communities around the globe.
Enthusiastic execs, increased engagement
In addition to the investment from individual lenders, this Giving Tuesday campaign received a significant boost when CEO Oppenheimer announced that Remitly would double the impact for every $25 credit employees used.
The enthusiasm from top executives spread quickly across the globe, leading to outstanding results, including:
- Over 70% employee engagement with over 2,000 participating employees, representing every single office —their highest employee engagement rate to date
- Employees used Remitly-sponsored credits to invest over $50k in more than 1,000 borrowers
- In their commitment to double the impact, Remitly lent over US$100K to Kiva borrowers
The company garnered such stunning participation with a cohesive communications strategy. Sharing Kiva borrower stories and their impact through internal channels, emails, and webinars piqued interest, while leaderboards created friendly competition between offices.
Feedback acknowledged the leaderboards as “critical,” used on a daily basis to keep employees and leaders informed across time zones. Each office also used their own assets and materials, which made it easy to tailor Kiva resources for their particular office or team.
The success of the campaign also grew from the grassroots level. Employee ambassadors from each office inspired their coworkers, using their own cultural knowledge and regular updates from the executive team. Borrower data revealed that many employees—especially those from international backgrounds—tended to invest in the country where they reside.
“Developing the Giving Champions program across our global offices was a game-changer for engagement. By encouraging local teams to lead, we saw participation jump from 33% to over 70%. The energy and connection it created were incredible — global offices and teams felt personally invested, not just in the campaign but in the impact their lending choices made in communities that matter to them,” says Kiana van Waes, Principal Program Manager of Sustainability and Global Impact, who leads the Kiva program at Remitly.
“This program proved that when we tap into local passion, we can drive real impact at a global scale.”
Sharing stories of borrowers like Julita helped engage employees in the campaign
A partnership for good
Remitly’s commitment to increasing access to digital financial services around the world dovetails with Kiva’s mission of expanding access to underserved communities — though that didn’t necessarily guarantee a Giving Tuesday success.
Even with the best of intentions, engaging thousands of employees globally presents a significant challenge. How can companies align along so many different values, cultures, and communities?
An inspiring strategic plan like the one Remitly applied to Kiva’s global footprint brings organizations together —while allowing individuals to choose where they’d like to make an impact.
“What’s incredibly special for Remitly is that Kiva has options for lending in many of the countries where our customers’ recipients — and where our employees live and work,” says Mallory Boulter, VP of Global Impact.
“We love that Kiva is a meaningful way to engage with our global teams towards a single impact goal while providing employees the flexibility to select causes that are personally meaningful to them.”
Kiva has helped organizations and companies around the world engage employees and customers, while increasing their positive impact. What can partnering with Kiva do for your organization?
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Author: Pinterest
At Pinterest, our mission is to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love—and that includes fostering spaces where young people feel connected, supported and cared for. Over the past year, Pinterest has been leading a groundbreaking collective initiative called the Hidden Healing Fund, focused on uplifting cultural healing practices that center the mental health and wellbeing of youth.
Reimagining healing for young people
For many young people, especially in marginalized communities, traditional pathways to mental health support remain too often out of reach—whether it’s long wait times, difficulty finding culturally competent care, negative experiences or high costs. The Hidden Healing Fund exists to bridge these gaps by celebrating and supporting “hidden healing” practices: art, music, movement, rituals, nature and other practices rooted in community, connection and culture.
“Hidden healing” isn’t a new concept—it’s an acknowledgment that communities have long drawn on their own traditions as vital sources of strength and restoration. These practices offer innovative ways to foster belonging, resilience and hope, especially for young people navigating today’s complex world.
A collective model for change
Pinterest is honored to stand alongside SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios, lululemon and The Starbucks Foundation in steering the Hidden Healing Fund. Importantly, two community and youth-led organizations, Culture Therapy and Hidden Healers, are informing and stewarding the fund. Together, through collective dialogue, learning and decision-making among corporate brands, community partners and young people, Pinterest is proud to support this shared commitment to championing culturally-led approaches to youth wellbeing.
In a recent milestone, the Hidden Healing Fund awarded $1.1 million in grants to community organizations using their methods to support the wellbeing of young people in the US & UK. This significant investment enables grassroots groups to expand their reach and deepen the impact of their culturally-grounded mental health programming.
The Hidden Healing Fund is inspired by MTV’s “Hidden Healers” campaign, a first-of-its-kind digital video series that showcases the many pathways to healing that exist outside of traditional therapy rooms. By spotlighting different communities’ worlds of care—from drum circles to ancestral rituals to expressive arts—these stories illustrate the power of community-based healing.
Building a more accessible future
As a brand, we know inspiration begins when everyone feels seen and supported. The Hidden Healing Fund is a natural extension of Pinterest’s ongoing efforts to increase accessibility to mental health resources and innovative models of care. We’re inspired by the creativity of our communities and believe that healing should never be a privilege, but a possibility for everyone.
Brands and organizations committed to improving youth mental health are invited to join in, combining resources and expertise to champion new solutions for the next generation. The Hidden Healing Fund is just the beginning of what’s possible when we come together to reimagine how care, connection and culture can drive healing forward.
Author: Reia
For our debut at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, we wanted to go beyond showcasing our products – and also use the platform to give back. As part of our Pledge 1% commitment, we partnered with We Are Grow, a community-led agroecological farm in North London.
Grow works with students from The Totteridge Academy, offering hands-on outdoor learning that nurtures connection to nature, food systems, and mental wellbeing. Through their programmes, they engage children, young people, and families who face barriers to education, wellbeing, and employment – using regenerative farming, nature-based education, and community workshops to build resilience and connection.
To support their incredible work, we donated 5% of all sales made at the Chelsea Flower Show to Grow. We’re also donating our plants from our stand to their site – some will find a new home in the Apiary Garden, others will be added to their agroforestry strips – ensuring the spirit of the garden lives on long after the gates have closed.
Our stand was designed in collaboration with garden designer Lottie Delamain, who helped translate the aromatherapeutic qualities of our three scents – SILVA, VERDE and FEN – into a layered, sensory planting scheme. Through soft herbs, textured foliage and thoughtful composition, the space brought our nature-led ethos to life.
At Reia, our mission is simple: to make it easier for people to care for themselves and the planet, without compromise. Supporting organisations like Grow is one of the ways we’re bringing that mission into action through Pledge 1%.
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Author: Savvycom – Software Product Development
We’re thrilled to announce that we have joined Pledge 1%, a global movement that encourages businesses to give back to their communities. This initiative has the participation of major technology leaders such as Slack, Atlassian, Canva, and Salesforce, all leveraging their success to drive meaningful social impact.
Why This Matters
In many underserved communities, young people face significant barriers to education due to financial constraints and limited access to quality learning opportunities. At Savvycom, we recognize the importance of investing in the future workforce by creating pathways for students to explore, learn, and grow.
Over the years, we have actively contributed to this mission through our CSR efforts. By joining Pledge 1%, we are further solidifying our commitment to making a lasting impact on education and youth development, as we continue to pursue our goal of sustainable development.
Savvycom’s Dream Bookshelf Program
“Since the very beginning, Savvycom has been committed to giving back, integrating social responsibility into our business journey. Success isn’t just measured by growth, but by the impact we create in our communities.” – Ms. Van Dang, founder and CEO of Savvycom.
Our Commitment to the Next Generation
Through our participation in Pledge 1%, we are commiting to donate 1% of our profit:
- Enhancing education quality by providing essential learning materials and equipment.
- Creating opportunities for young talents by offering scholarships and mentorship programs in technology.
- Contributing to sustainable development by fostering a knowledgeable and skilled workforce for the future.
We encourage other businesses to join Pledge 1% and make a meaningful impact. Whether through donating profit, products, equity, or employee time, every contribution helps build a more equitable and innovative world.
About Pledge 1%
Pledge 1% is a global movement that inspires and empowers entrepreneurs, companies, and employees to be a force for good. With over 18,000 members across 100+ countries, the initiative has generated more than $500 million in new philanthropy. To learn more or to take the pledge, visit www.pledge1percent.org.
At Savvycom, we are excited about this journey and look forward to making a lasting impact – one step at a time. Together, we can shape a brighter future for the next generation!
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Author: Sirocco Group
At Sirocco, we believe that businesses have a profound responsibility to drive positive change in the world. Today, we are thrilled to announce the renewal of our commitment to the Pledge 1% initiative, a global movement that inspires companies to dedicate 1% of their equity, profit, product, and employee time to causes that matter most. This pledge is not merely a corporate obligation; it is a reflection of our core values and an integral part of our mission to make a meaningful impact.
The Impact of Pledge 1%
Since its inception, Pledge 1% has grown into a global community of over 19,000 companies across more than 130 countries, collectively igniting over $2.4 billion in philanthropy through equity commitments alone. This movement provides a flexible framework, allowing companies to contribute in ways that align with their unique strengths and resources, whether through volunteer efforts, product donations, or financial support. By integrating social impact into our business model, we aim to empower communities and foster a sense of purpose that resonates throughout our organisation.
Volunteer Time Off: Making an immediate difference
A cornerstone of our commitment is our Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program, inspired by Salesforce’s model (which offers employees seven paid days of VTO each year). This initiative empowers our team members to dedicate their time and skills to causes they are passionate about, enhancing employee engagement, morale, and retention. By providing structured opportunities for volunteering, we not only contribute to the betterment of our communities but also cultivate a culture of empathy and social responsibility within Sirocco. We are working with our Chief People Officer on suitable themes for each year. In 2025, for example, we are teaming up with GeBlod on blood donation initiatives.
Collaboration in action: Sirocco and Salesforce Sweden
Our partnership with Salesforce exemplifies the power of collaborative efforts in driving social impact.
Recently, we joined forces with the Archipelago Foundation (https://skargardsstiftelsen.se/) in a Nature Reserve on an island in Sweden. Together, we worked on removing invasive reeds to restore grazing areas for cattle and improve spawning grounds for pike, contributing to a balanced and thriving ecosystem. This hands-on project not only had a tangible environmental impact but also strengthened our relationships with partners, customers, and employees, demonstrating the profound effects of collective action. The Archipelago Foundation is the third largest landowner in Stockholm County and is responsible for preserving and developing large and close-to-city recreation areas for visitors from Sweden and from all over the world.
On another occasion, Sirocco volunteers joined forces with Salesforce employees to support a local church (St:Clara Church) as they prepared for the bustling pre-Christmas season. Together, the teams cleaned benches, organised public areas, and assisted church staff with minor repairs and maintenance tasks. This collaboration not only helped the church create a welcoming space for its community but also demonstrated the strength of teamwork and the impact that even small contributions can make when people come together for a common purpose.
Salesforce & Sirocco Team at a recent VTO in Grinda (an island in the Stockholm Archipelago )
Leveraging technology for good
We firmly believe in the transformative power of technology to drive social change. Salesforce’s Nonprofit Cloud offers comprehensive tools for fundraising, program management, and outcome measurement, enabling nonprofits to manage their operations more effectively and amplify their impact. As a Salesforce partner, we are committed to supporting these efforts by helping nonprofits integrate these systems, allowing them to track donations, manage programs, and engage supporters more efficiently.
Looking ahead
Renewing our Pledge 1% commitment reaffirms our dedication to creating a better future. We are excited to continue leveraging our resources, products, and the passion of our employees to drive positive change in our communities and beyond. This journey is not just about giving back; it is about embedding social impact into the very fabric of our business, ensuring that as we grow, our contributions to society grow with us.
To our customers, partners, and team members: thank you for supporting us on this journey. Together, we can make a meaningful and lasting impact, proving that businesses can thrive while driving positive change. We would also encourage you to consider joining the Pledge 1% movement and/or teaming up with us on volunteer activities in our different regions. Contact us with any questions or ideas you may have.