workplace giving - tripling the power of your pre-tax donations
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96% of people would feel happier giving to charity if they knew their donations went directly to the charity rather than via a for-profit fundraising agency. Workplace giving helps charities reduce admin and marketing costs - making the social impact of your donation go further. This infographic from the Australian Charities Fund, powered by AskU, reveals that the benefits of workplace giving positively impacts business, employee morale and employer brands as well as the broader community.TRANSCRIPT
Working Australianswant to give through
the workplace A national survey conducted by AskU occurred in April and May 2014.
The results support previous research findings conducted over the years and highlight the willingness of working Australians to give
through the workplace and the imperative role businesses and leaders play.
would feel happier giving to charity if they knew their
donations went directly to the charity rather than via a
for-profit fundraising agency.
96%
Would be more inclined to give through pre-tax payroll giving knowing it is one of the most cost effective ways for charities to fundraise
86%
Of employees would support a worthwhile charity within their workplace
83%
The highest preferred choice to give through the workplace is :
49% ‘pre-tax payroll giving’ receiving 16% giving time 13% ‘giving my skills and expertise’ 10% one off pre-tax donation
85% Feel it’s important to give back to the community through workplace giving
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92%think there is a
need to educate working Australians
about pre-tax payroll giving
within the workplace
AskU research shows the important role businesses and leaders play in workplace giving
Research also shows the Government has a role to play in driving awareness and supporting workplace giving
*the sample size consists of 200 working Australians from across the country. The content supports previous formal research published in 2012 (sample size of 4000).
think workplace giving should start from the top with CEOs/ managers
leading by example
95% would be more inclined to donate if the leaders of their company donated through pre-tax payroll giving73%
of employees will feel happy to automatically be included in the company's charity program63%
95% would be more inclined to give to a charity through the workplace if their employer matched the donations
74%
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think the Government has a role to play in encouraging business and working Australians to give through the workplace