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Charity-Tech Brands GeekCause, Generous, Givful and Kindful Announce COVID-19 Response Efforts

Charity-Tech Brands GeekCause, Generous, Givful and Kindful Announce COVID-19 Response Efforts

Nashville-based startups launch impactful new local and national initiative

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 11, 2020 – Charity-tech brands GeekCause, Generous, Givful and Kindful have jointly announced a range of new initiatives to support the important work of American nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether by offering free products and services, or hosting campaigns that have already raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, the four startups want to play their part in assisting response efforts.

“Tennessee is ‘The Volunteer State,’ so it’s not surprising that Nashville has become a hub for charity-tech companies,” said Brian Moyer, president and CEO of Greater Nashville Technology Council, the leading advocate for Middle Tennessee’s $8-billion tech sector. “I’m proud of how these member organizations are offering their technology and their time to assist nonprofits, whose work is now more important than ever.”

Generous – a platform that makes it easier for individuals to give to charities they care about – is responding to COVID-19 by raising funds for local, national and global interventions. Locally, it has partnered with NewsChannel 5 on an emergency response fund that’s already raised $15,000 for six Middle Tennessee nonprofits, assisting seniors, people who need medical care, and those who’ve lost work during this crisis. In Colorado, Generous has teamed up with  iHeartRadio and Coors to so far raise $113,000 for a restaurant response program that employs displaced restaurant workers to prepare and deliver meals for residents experiencing food insecurity. Generous has also partnered with Fund the Helpers, a group of friends who’ve  contributed $450,000 to COVID-19 response efforts, and who’ve now expanded their campaign to benefit an additional 27 organizations working in the U.S. and overseas.

“We’re excited to see so many people come together to support these causes during the pandemic,” said Generous CEO Ross Buntrock. “We hope others in the community will join us to help them if you are able to do so.”

Givful – a solution that simplifies workplace giving and volunteering – is offering to businesses and individuals the free use of its platform for the remainder of 2020. With Givful in the workplace,  employers can automate manual giving and volunteering processes, saving time and money. At the same time, Employees can contribute directly from their paychecks to more than two million nonprofits nationwide.

“I am deeply concerned about what the future holds for American nonprofits,” said Givful CEO Patricia Shea. “Many are on the front lines of this pandemic and are already experiencing financial challenges. Givful’s free-use initiative may reduce our company’s revenue for this year, but we hope it will boost nonprofits’ revenues.”

Kindful – a fundraising and donor management platform that helps nonprofits better understand their donors – is offering its product pay-as-you-go, with no minimum contracts and free access to enhanced features. This will enable nonprofits to use Kindful’s powerful platform on an as-needed basis without having to make a long-term commitment. Kindful will also continue hosting free online COVID-19 webinars, which have already delivered much-needed expert advice and tactics to more than 6,000 nonprofit professionals.

“Kindful is fortunate to work with over 2,400 nonprofit organizations, and we are constantly inspired by the amazing work they are doing to continue their missions during this crisis,” said Kindful CEO Jeremy L. Bolls.

While Generous, Givful and Kindful’s initiatives are nationwide, Hands On Nashville’s GeekCause – a platform that connects Nashville nonprofits with skilled tech volunteers – is focused on assisting nonprofits in Music City. GeekCause has partnered with the Frist Foundation and the Center for Nonprofit Management to implement the Remote Working program, supporting Nashville organizations as they navigate the challenges of shifting major facets of their work online.

“The vast majority of GeekCause’s client work is done remotely, so social distancing isn’t a problem,” said GeekCause Skilled Volunteerism Program Manager Jason Shelton. “Our pool of generous, talented geeks are eager to serve, and we’d be happy to hear from Nashville-area nonprofits about their tech needs.”

 

About Greater Nashville Technology Council

Greater Nashville Technology Council is the leading voice and advocate for Middle Tennessee’s $8-billion information technology ecosystem and the 50,000 technology professionals who design, implement, manage and safeguard the technology that powers our region’s economy. The council’s mission is to strengthen and advance the technology sector by bringing together companies, philanthropies, government, universities and talent to create opportunity and growth. For more information, please visit www.technologycouncil.com.

About GeekCause

Hands On Nashville’s GeekCause matches Nashville’s most talented techies with community partners in need of their services. From tech consultation to solution implementation, GeekCause provides a low-cost platform for agencies to solve tech-based challenges through the support of skilled volunteers. Find us at www.hon.org/geekcause.

About Generous

Launched in December 2019, Generous is a digital platform that simplifies the giving process. Through the platform, individuals can find and donate to nonprofits and causes that align with their interests; organizations are given the opportunity to reach new donors; and businesses can conduct donation-match campaigns, leading to increased funding for nonprofits. Generous surveys users to introduce them to organizations that align with their interests and gives individuals the opportunity to contribute to natural disasters and other sudden issues. For more information, visit www.joingenerous.com.

About Givful

Givful is a Nashville-launched technology company that simplifies the way people volunteer and give at work. Our cloud-based platform strengthens Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, improves employee engagement, and reduces costs associated with antiquated workplace processes. It also helps businesses enhance their brand and better connect to their customers by publicly demonstrating their social good. To find out more, visit www.givful.com.

About Kindful

Kindful is a Nashville-based software company that provides powerful software to help nonprofits organize data and manage donors better. Featuring online donation pages, donor management tools, reporting tools, and integrated partnerships with industry-leading services, Kindful’s platform is designed to help nonprofit employees manage their donors more easily, saving time and creating better insights. Kindful proudly powers thousands of world-changing organizations both in the U.S. and internationally. For more information, please visit www.kindful.com.