Glossary Term

Payroll Giving

A corporate philanthropy program (also known as workplace giving or payroll deductions) that allows employees to donate a chosen amount of money to a nonprofit directly from their paycheck, either on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.

Why It Matters

For Corporations

A frictionless, automated way to foster employee giving at scale, often managed automatically through an internal CSR or HR portal. It requires zero manual overhead once integrated into the payroll infrastructure, allowing companies to easily track and report on collective workforce impact.

For Nonprofits

A highly valuable source of reliable, predictable, and recurring unrestricted funding. Because donations are automatically deducted each pay cycle, it dramatically lowers administrative donor acquisition costs and creates a stable baseline of financial support.

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