Benevity this week revealed its next chief executive officer. The Calgary-based provider of social impact software has announced that Soraya Alexander will head the company effective November. Alexander is the former president and chief operating officer of GoFundMe, and is set to take over from Christopher Maloof, who will shift to the role of chairman […]
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Benevity Names First-Ever Chief AI Officer to Lead Industry Innovation
Calgary-based Benevity has appointed Ian Goldsmith as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer, marking a major milestone for the corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social impact software industry. The newly created role underscores Benevity’s commitment to embedding AI across its Enterprise Impact Platform to enhance how companies deliver on purpose initiatives. Goldsmith, a veteran […]
Benevity Reports Record $140 Million Donations on GivingTuesday
Calgary’s Benevity, a global provider of corporate social responsibility solutions, announced over $140 million was donated to nonprofits through its platform on GivingTuesday. This milestone was supported by 637 companies. More than 148,000 individuals contributed to over 56,000 nonprofits across 122 countries and territories. Benevity reported a 2% year-over-year increase in donation dollars per donor. […]
Incoming CEO Christopher Maloof to ‘Champion Next Stage of Benevity’s Journey’
Benevity, a provider of social impact software, today announced the appointment of Christopher Maloof as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer. Effective September 3rd, this leadership transition “marks a significant milestone as Benevity embraces its next phase of growth as the world’s leading enterprise impact platform,” according to a statement from the Alberta tech firm. […]
Upcoming Calgary Event to Underscore Advancement of Women in Canadian Tech
March 8th is International Women’s Day. The tradition of IWD began more than a century ago in 1911 and continues in 2024 as a “global movement focused on women’s advancement.” In support of the annual affair, local upstart Virtual Gurus intends to host an exclusive event at the organization’s headquarters in Calgary on March 5th. […]
Benevity Reports Another Record-breaking GivingTuesday with $150 Million Donated
Calgary’s Benevity, the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, announced a record $150 million was donated through its platform on GivingTuesday 2023, on the 11th anniversary of this day of giving. This marks another record-breaking year of giving, representing a 22% year-over-year increase and the highest amount of single-day donations ever on Benevity’s platform. “We […]
Meet Dozens of Hiring Tech Companies in Calgary This May
DiscoverTechYYC, an exposition and job fair featuring dozens of Calgary tech companies, looms closer than ever. Taking place at the Platform Innovation Centre on May 5, DiscoverTechYYC is an opportunity for people exploring careers in Calgary’s growing tech sector, including in robotics, software, agtech, cleantech, and fintech. Attendees will be able to connect with Calgary’s […]
Volunteerism Surges Across Benevity’s Growing Client Community, Now Nearly 1,000 Companies Strong
Benevity today announced a surge in volunteerism across its platform with 14.3 million volunteer hours logged in 2022, representing 61% year-over-year growth in volunteering hours and a 91% increase in the number of people volunteering. More than $2.8 billion was donated by Benevity clients and their people who supported 249,000 nonprofits around the world last […]
Unicorn Benevity Lays Off 14 Per Cent Of Workforce
Calgary tech unicorn Benevity announced today that it’s laying off 137 staff members, representing 14 per cent of the company’s workforce. In a written statement posted to Benevity’s website, CEO Kelly Schmitt called it one of the toughest days in the company’s history, pointing to recent company growth outpacing a slowing demand for its services. “We significantly […]
Record-breaking $122 Million Donated to Over 50,000 Causes Through Benevity on Giving Tuesday
Calgary’s Benevity, the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, announced a record $122.2 million was donated through its platform on Giving Tuesday 2022, on the 10th anniversary of this day of giving. Giving increased 9% year over year, setting a record for the highest amount of single day donations on its platform. “We saw […]