Discover why Groundswell is the top-ranked social impact platform
Other corporate giving platforms are complicated to use, outdated, and pricey. Groundswell makes social impact modern, easy, and affordable.
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What makes Groundswell different?
Everything in one platform
Groundswell brings together donation matching, volunteering, grants, charity vetting, and reporting in a single platform. No spreadsheets, no disconnected tools, no manual processes. Just everything you need to run a modern social impact program in one place.
Modern infrastructure, lower fees
Groundswell uses a modern donor-advised fund (DAF) structure to eliminate complexity and reduce fees. Unlike legacy platforms that add layers of overhead, our approach gets more funding directly to nonprofits—faster, and with less friction for everyone involved.
Designed for employees and admins
Most platforms focus on program management. Groundswell puts people first. With an intuitive experience on both desktop and mobile, employees can give, volunteer, and engage with ease while admins get the tools they need to run impactful programs without the heavy lift.
Where social good meets modern tech. Welcome to the future of impact.
Groundswell Giving
Groundswell
Competitors
Instant donation matching and 24 hour distributions
Delayed matching, slow payouts (30–120 days),
and manual match processing
ACH, credit/debit, stock, and admin-free payroll giving
Credit card and complicated payroll giving only
Real-time matching with customizable rules and budgets
Static, inflexible match settings
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) structure keeps fees low and simplifies giving
High processing fees and increased overhead
Groundswell Volunteering
Groundswell
Competitors
Employee-led and company-led events in one experience
Limited admin roles and spotty role permissions
Automatically match volunteer hours with dollars
Manual hour logging and matching with extra admin work
Easy sign-up, tracking, and check-in for events
No mobile app and clunky event management UX
Proactive customer support team and self-service tools
Slow or reactive support, often requiring tickets for minor changes
Groundswell Grants
Groundswell
Competitors
Self-service application builder
Rigid forms that require vendor customization
Flexible application workflows with unlimited admins
Admin limits or licensing fees for additional reviewers
Easy-to-use reviewer tools with native Guidestar integration
Outdated review experience and manual vetting
Streamlined payouts and no distribution fees on grants
3% grant distribution fees with no cap
See why teams choose Groundswell
Groundswell is redefining what CSR technology should look like: modern, intuitive, and built to empower your team. See how we stack up against other platforms and why forward-thinking companies are making the switch.
The All-in-One Platform for Social Impact Leaders
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See why our customers love us
Real results. Real impact. Hear from the teams using Groundswell to power their programs every day.
"So simple to use and will make a huge difference."
I have worked for very large organizations of 50k down to 4k employees. They have always been hard to work with. I love that Groundswell is so super easy.
Jania Stout
Senior Vice President, OneDigital
"Great platform used by over 70% of our associates!"
This tool has allowed us to rapidly expand our employee matching and employee gifting programs and has been well received by the associates. Groundswell continues to add new features that make the platform even more valuable to us. The partnership with CAF America to include international NGOs allowed us to expand to our India-based associates which has been very well received.
Durward Ferland
Partner, Wipfli
"Easy, impactful and fulfilling!"
Not only does Groundswell let you put corporate giving into the hands of employees, the user experience is seamless and the customer support is A+. The Groundswell team is always proactive about finding new ways for our company to leverage the app and the holidays awareness month toolkits are especially helpful.
Jaclyn Johnston
GHJ
Frequently asked questions
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that lets individuals make a donation, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to nonprofits over time. Every Groundswell user gets their own personal DAF and it doesn’t require any PII or bank data to create. With just a few clicks, their account will be created and they’ll be able to use their DAF forever, even if they’re no longer an employee.
Yes. Groundswell unifies employee giving, donation matching, volunteering, grantmaking, and employee assistance funds in a single platform with a single login—no need for multiple vendors or disconnected tools.
Yes. Groundswell supports employees around the world with international donation options, including credit/debit cards and stock. We also offer language localization, local currency support, a global nonprofit database, and country-specific filters so you can create a giving experience that’s relevant, compliant, and inspiring—no matter where your employees live and work.
Yes. Thanks to our Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) structure, most domestic donations are disbursed to nonprofits within 24 hours (and often even faster). If a company requires additional validation or verification, then the timeline for when a charity receives a match will be in accordance with the company's program configuration. For international donations, we partner with CAF America to ensure secure and compliant disbursement, typically within 30 days.
Most companies are up and running in just six to eight weeks. Our onboarding process is streamlined, with dedicated support to guide you through every step—from configuration to launch communications. You set the pace, and we’ll meet it.
Ready to make a bigger impact?
Big impact doesn’t have to mean big effort. Groundswell makes it simple to launch, manage, and scale programs that matter.
