Question I’m an early-stage startup, and I want to take the equity pledge now. How do I pledge equity from day 1? Answer I always love this question — pledging equity early is one of the best ways to incorporate the idea of giving back into the found...
Watch one of our biggest supporters, Atlassian CEO Scott Farquhar, share why he started the pledge and the impact that it's had on his business. [video] Check out more videos on our Events page. You can also learn more about each pledge type or equit...
Want to help nonprofits? Your business has more assets than you might think. At Pledge 1%, we break down donations into four pledge types: Employee time Product Profit Equity Some companies choose to donate 1% of a single pledge type, while others ma...
Answer: Thanks for supporting Pledge 1%! We’re thrilled to have you join our community and movement that empowers businesses to give back. Pledge 1% requires executive approval for companies to join the movement. If you are not an executive at your o...
Question How do I pick a nonprofit or cause? Answer The important thing here is that your nonprofit is aligned with who you are as a company. If you are just starting a social impact program at your company, check out our Getting Started playbook. [N...
We know every company’s product and offerings are different, so ultimately this will depend on your line of business. For example, if you provide a service, your professional skilled time can be considered your “product” (ex. agency consulting hours)...
Equity Donation 101: How to Donate Equity An equity donation solidifies your company’s commitment to social impact in a lasting way by helping you generate funds to support grant making for years to come. For a deeper dive, explore our Equity Learn...
At Pledge 1%, we embrace a flexible model for profit donation. We want you to do 1% of whatever works best for your business. If you aren't ready to donate a full 1% yet, you can donate a smaller percentage of profits and perhaps pair it with a diffe...