10/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2024 08:04
Empowering Communities Through ERG-Led Grantmaking and Partnerships
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Deluxe (NYSE: DLX), a Trusted Payments and Data company, announced today that nine nonprofit organizations nationwide have been awarded grants from the Deluxe Corporation Foundation, following the company's first-ever ERG-led grant selection process. Each nonprofit, aligned with the mission of one of the Deluxe Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), will receive a $25,000 grant to advance initiatives that address critical needs within their communities.
This new grant strategy empowers the diverse employee-led ERGs at Deluxe to shape impactful grantmaking aligned with social causes close to their communities. The nine ERGs engaged in selecting and awarding grants to nonprofit organizations whose missions reflect the unique focus of each group. The result is a powerful lineup of community organizations working in areas like education, accessibility, economic development, and more.
"Our giving at Deluxe is all about putting dollars where our people are involved and invested," said Barry McCarthy, President and CEO of Deluxe. "By empowering our employee resource groups to lead the grantmaking process, we're ensuring that our contributions reflect the passions and priorities of our team. This approach not only amplifies the impact of our giving but also strengthens the connection between our people and the communities we serve."
2024 Deluxe Foundation ERG Grant Recipients:
Deluxe empowers employees to make a difference in their communities, offering 24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) each year to support nonprofits of their choice during work hours. Employees who wish to contribute further can request an additional 16 hours, totaling up to 40 hours of paid volunteer time annually.
The Deluxe Corporation Foundation's new ERG-led grantmaking program demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting a diverse, inclusive workforce that is empowered to make decisions with meaningful, community-driven impact. By involving ERGs in the grant selection process, Deluxe has created a model for authentic, socially responsible giving, aligning employee interests with corporate philanthropy to foster lasting community partnerships.
For more information about the Deluxe Foundation, ERGs at Deluxe, and grant recipient organizations, please visit Deluxe's website.
About Deluxe
Deluxe, a Trusted Payments and Data company, champions business so communities thrive. Our solutions help businesses pay, get paid, and grow. For more than 100 years, Deluxe customers have relied on our solutions and platforms at all stages of their lifecycle, from start-up to maturity. Our powerful scale supports millions of small businesses, thousands of vital financial institutions and hundreds of the world's largest consumer brands, while processing more than $2 trillion in annual payment volume. Our reach, scale and distribution channels position Deluxe to be our customers' most trusted business partner. To learn how we can help your business, visit us at www.deluxe.com.
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