Charities & causes

Let your people change the world

Empower employees to pay recognition forward by redeeming their points for donations to trusted local and global charitable organisations.

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Your brand front and centre (or on the side)

Trusted charities
Local options
Employee choice
Giving back

Trusted nonprofit partners

Employees can give to fully-vetted nonprofit partners through secure, globally compliant donation options.

Localized giving

Approved charities and impact projects help employees give where it matters most.

Employee‑directed contributions

Flexible choices let employees support the causes they care about on their own terms.

Awards that give back

Order awards from purpose-driven brands who direct a portion of sales to meaningful causes.

Benefits

Turn recognition into meaningful action

Recognise what employees value

Align appreciation with social responsibility by giving employees meaningful ways to support causes they care about.

Inclusive, purpose‑driven choices

Offer giving options that meet every employee where they are—across interests, regions, and personal motivations.

Support global and local impact

Trusted nonprofit partners provide secure pathways for employees to contribute to causes worldwide or close to home.

Strengthen loyalty and belonging

Shared giving experiences build connection, purpose, and a sense of collective impact across your organisation.

Case Study

Smart people leaders include charitable giving options

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“We were able to roll out what turned out to be one of the largest ever online gift card initiatives in the country. A simple online platform featured a large range of gift cards to redeem, along with options to donate to two of our nominated charities. Thank you, O.C. Tanner, for creating such a great online experience.”

Rebecca Roberts
GM People
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Frequently asked questions

Can we curate or approve specific charities?
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Yes. For charities that are important to your organisation, we can make them an award option.

Are giving options available globally?
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Yes. Employees can contribute to local projects in over 175 countries through Global Giving, a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator. Country-specific giving options are also available.

Can giving align with our ESG or CSR goals?
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Yes. You choose which charities to make available. We can also add specific charities important to you into the store.

Resources

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