Blackbaud's 13th Annual YourCause CSR Industry Review Shows Stable Employee Giving and Volunteering Trends in 2024

Core Insights - Blackbaud released its 13th annual YourCause CSR Industry Review, analyzing corporate social responsibility (CSR) program data and employee philanthropic behavior from over 300 companies with more than 7 million global employees [1][2] Employee Engagement and Philanthropy Trends - In 2024, employee engagement in volunteering and giving programs remained stable, with average annual employee donations at $744 and average total company matches at $730 [6] - The average annual volunteer hours per volunteer was 13 hours, with companies having less than 1,000 employees showing a 63.8% volunteer engagement rate [6] - Payroll giving had the highest engagement rate, despite offline giving contributing more dollars [6] Corporate Grant Trends - There was a notable increase in corporate grants in 2024, with the average amount per grant rising by approximately 13% and the median sum of grants per client increasing by around 38% compared to the previous year [6] Combined Programs Impact - Companies offering both giving and volunteer programs experienced higher engagement rates than those offering only one type of program, highlighting the effectiveness of combined initiatives [6]