By: Suzanne DiBianca, EVP Corporate Relations & Chief Philanthropy Officer
At Salesforce we operate with a set of core values and after nearly 20 years, our values and commitment to equality and improving the state of the world have not wavered. We strive to create a world that fosters acceptance and equality.
Taking the Pledge is recognition that a company is more than their products and services. Companies play a key role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow and together we are creating a movement of businesses that integrate social impact into their company DNA. Committing 1% time, 1% product, 1% profit, and/or 1% equity is not an incredible amount for the company, but can add up to create life-changing opportunities for the communities they service.
For almost 20 years, Salesforce and our philanthropic entities have given more than $240 million in grants, Salesforce employees have volunteered more than 3.9 million hours worldwide, and more than 39,000 non-profit and higher education institutions use Salesforce to run their organizations.
And we know we can’t change what the future looks like alone which is why we work with all of our stakeholders — employees, customers, partners, shareholders, the communities where we live and work, and the environment that sustains us. Now more than ever we see the urgency and growing demand for companies to take initiative and tackle challenges in their community and across the world. More than 6,700 companies have followed our lead and signed up to Pledge 1% to make the community a key stakeholder in their businesses.
I am proud of the work Salesforce is doing, but our work is never done. The earlier this commitment gets baked into a company’s DNA, the more likely it is to take root and integrate into the company’s culture. That’s why this Giving Tuesday, I hope you consider joining us — no matter what stage you are at in your philanthropy journey — and Pledge 1%.
Originally posted: November 27, 2018
