“I came to Benevity Live looking for ideas and inspiration for our social impact program and I left with new friends, a renewed sense of community, and a ton of ways to take our program to the next level.”
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3 days of insights (all times are PT)
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Meeting the Moment: Expanding Impact in a Changing World
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The world needs you now more than ever—but social impact leaders are navigating unprecedented challenges. Economic pressures, shifting trust in institutions, and rising expectations for businesses to lead social change are reshaping the landscape. Join Benevity CEO, Chris Maloof, as we kick off the conference with a powerful conversation on the future of impact. We’ll explore how purpose and business strategy are more intertwined than ever, how Benevity is evolving to help you drive meaningful, enterprise-wide change, and how—together—we can rise to this moment with strength, innovation, and even joy for the work we do.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
State of Corporate Purpose
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Benevity’s Chief Impact Officer, Sona Khosla, will present the 2025 State of Corporate Purpose report, which reveals the most important trends and insights that will shape social impact in the year ahead. Learn what you can do to stay ahead of the curve.
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Social impact, Powered by Benevity
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Join Chief Product Officer, Candace Worley, and the Benevity team to hear about the future of Benevity’s Enterprise Impact Platform. We’re giving you more control over your employee donation and volunteering opportunities, making the granting process easier and more equitable, improving the employee experience and unifying reporting across your entire impact program. The result? A more seamless way to drive global change
11:15 AM – 12:00 AM
Navigating New Challenges: Risk, trust & communication
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This year more than ever, we are all navigating a challenging regulatory environment, and corporate purpose leaders are under growing pressure to balance impact with risk. As expectations and scrutiny rise, ensuring compliance, managing reputational concerns, and maintaining trust with nonprofit partners is more critical than ever. In this conversation, we'll explore practical strategies to adapt program strategy, respond to stakeholders, and strengthen data stewardship—all while keeping your mission at the forefront.
Panelists:
Karen Bergin, Senior Director of Employee Engagement and Disaster Response, Microsoft Philanthropies
Aldustus (A.J.) Jordan, Head of Community Stewardship & President of the The Vanguard Group Foundation
Hosted by James Carder, Chief Information & Security Officer, Benevity
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Benevity Product Session
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Mobilize your employees for maximum impact with ERG and Challenges
In 2025, corporate impact programs are seeking new ways to engage their employees. Individuals are reporting that they will tighten their belts as economic uncertainty shows no signs of stabilizing. And not every employee can take the time to pursue traditional volunteer opportunities. But employees are still looking for ways to give back. And with government funding uncertainty, climate disaster on the rise, and divisiveness ever growing, employee action and belonging is more needed than ever. Join Allison Bergen, Product Marketing Associate, as she discusses the ways we can use campaigns, employee groups, and micro-actions to engage and activate employees around their interests, urgent needs, and your corporate goals so you can extend the collective impact across your enterprise. You'll learn:
- Why employee mobilization is the next wave for enterprise impact
- Best practices for engaging employees in impact initiatives, using campaigns, employee groups, and micro-actions
- A look at recent and upcoming product enhancements designed to make engagement easier and more impactful
- How to show the collective impact, and connect these initiatives to your corporate goals
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Benevity Product Session
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The future of volunteering at Benevity: Building impact resilience in a time of change
Purpose is at the forefront of today's business landscape, driving connection and meaningful impact. Despite what we might hear in the media, volunteerism is experiencing significant growth, with Benevity clients seeing a notable increase in activity, a surge of first-time volunteers, and new strategies around impact in times of change. This session will explore how Benevity is evolving its volunteering platform to meet current and future global needs, reinforcing why volunteering remains a crucial pillar for impact-driven organizations. Join Rita Michaud, Senior Product Marketing Manager, to dive into:
- The top trends shaping volunteering in 2025
- New product enhancements designed to boost engagement and impact
- Strategies for demonstrating collective impact and aligning these initiatives with your corporate and program goals.
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Benevity Product Session
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Scale your granting program with Benevity
Your granting program is a key pillar of your impact strategy as it enables you to invest in impact that directly aligns with your company goals and corporate purpose. Granting is even more critical during important in times of social and political change, when companies can step up and demonstrate leadership when it matters most. In doing so, you build trust with consumers, inspire your workforce, and future-proof your industries. Join Danielle Hood, Product Marketing Manager, as she discusses:
- Key trends in corporate social responsibility and granting
- The value of place granting at the center of your CSR strategy and building feedback loops with other initiatives
- How Benevity granting solutions bring value to your overall social impact strategy
- The future vision for Benevity’s granting solutions.
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
The Power of Workplace Giving with Save the Children
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Join Luciana Bonifacio from Save the Children to learn about the global humanitarian organization's century-long impact on children in the U.S. and around the world. Discover how corporate partnerships drive lasting change for kids and dive deep into the transformative power of employee giving.
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
At a Crossroads: The Urgent Future of Nonprofits
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America’s nonprofits are facing a perfect storm — skyrocketing demand, shrinking resources, and a sector stretched to its limits. But within that urgency lies incredible opportunity. In this powerful conversation, we’ll hear from Luciana Bonifacio, Chief Development Officer, Save the Children and the Diane Yentel, President and CEO, National Council of Nonprofits as they illuminate the current landscape and what’s at stake for the organizations driving social good.
We’ll explore how companies, employees, and everyday changemakers can be a lifeline —right now— and why collaboration, innovation, and courageous action are more essential than ever.
This is a wake-up call, but it’s also a call to hope. And it starts with us.
Panelists:
Luciana Bonifacio, Chief Development Officer, Save the Children
Diane Yentel, President and CEO, National Council of Nonprofits
Hosted by Cristine Kao, Chief Marketing Officer, Benevity
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Finding Joy in Purpose: Staying energized amid challenges
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In the face of uncertainty, how do we stay energized, rally our teams, and sustain momentum for meaningful change? Join Miriam and Julie as they explore practical ways to keep purpose-driven work engaging, prevent burnout, and align business goals with lasting impact. You’ll get fresh inspiration, connect with like-minded professionals, and discover strategies to lead with joy. Let’s turn challenges into opportunities and remind ourselves why this work matters!
Featuring:
Miriam Warren, Chief Culture Officer, Yelp
Julie Werner, Chief Client Officer, Benevity
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Speaking of Purpose - Live Recording
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Be part of a live recording of Benevity’s Speaking of Purpose podcast, hosted by Benevity's Chief Impact Officer, Sona Khosla, in conversation with former President, CEO and board member of Patagonia Inc., Rose Marcario.
Rose is one of the world's most distinctive and innovative chief executives. A leader in responsible business and a champion for stakeholder capitalism, she is a founding partner with Regen Ventures and board member and advisor to environmental impact companies. You’ll hear about how, under her leadership, she deepened Patagonia’s commitment to wilderness conservation and responsible business, and how you too can create real impact.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Future-Proofing Impact: AI, Work & Social Good
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AI and emerging tech are reshaping work, economies, and social impact—but how do we harness them for good? Join Sinead Bovell, a globally recognized expert advising world leaders and Fortune 500s, as she unpacks AI’s risks, opportunities, and ethical challenges. Discover how you can stay ahead, drive responsible innovation, and ensure purpose remains at the heart of progress.
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Breakout sessions
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Hear from courageous brands from a mix of industries and company size on how they are powering purpose, growing stakeholder engagement and finding new ways to grow their impact.
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Breakout sessions
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Hear from courageous brands from a mix of industries and company size on how they are powering purpose, growing stakeholder engagement and finding new ways to grow their impact.
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Breakout sessions
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Hear from courageous brands from a mix of industries and company size on how they are powering purpose, growing stakeholder engagement and finding new ways to grow their impact.
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Brunch with LeVar Burton, the master of storytelling
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You might know LeVar Burton from PBS’ Reading Rainbow, or Star Trek: The Next Generation, but did you know he’s also a humanitarian who’s dedicated much of his life to driving global impact? The award-winning actor is also an expert on the power of stories, teaching authentic storytelling and impactful communication on the MasterClass platform. His dedication to advocating for literacy, expanding access to culture and fighting book bans has resulted in such amazing ventures as his hit podcast, LeVar Burton Reads.
In this session he’ll share how to find a voice for change, build a story around outcomes and lean into hope and take action in these turbulent times.
Why attend online
Uncover the latest insights
Load up on fresh ideas and research-backed trends from the boldest brands and industry leaders. And, be there as we unveil key findings from Benevity’s 2025 State of Corporate Purpose report. Check out the key takeaways from the 2024 edition of Benevity Live!
Turn inspiration into impact
Get actionable solutions, workshop your ideas and see the newest Benevity product enhancements to help you achieve your social and business goals. Learn from (and celebrate!) those who are reimagining ways to create global impact.
Connect with your people
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