The Secret Sauce for Employee Giving: Make it an Experience

By Katie Wilson

November 19, 2024

It’s Time to Rethink Employee Giving

Let’s face it: employee giving often feels like a transaction. A quick donation, a tax receipt, and it’s on to the next thing. But what if it didn’t?

Employee giving campaigns don’t have to end at checking a box. You could give them an experience, one that connects employees, inspires action, and drives real impact! That’s the vision behind StratusLIVE’s Give at Work, a platform designed to turn giving into something personal, meaningful, and fun.

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Donors as Team Players: The Fundraising Revolution

Traditional giving tends to be a solo act, but Give at Work flips the script. With its fundraising tools, employees can choose from multiple campaigns, supporting causes they care about, and invite colleagues to join in.

Imagine: A nurse in pediatrics sees a campaign that funds lifesaving neonatal equipment. She recruits coworkers across departments, tracks their collective progress, and celebrates when they smash their goal. It’s no longer just about giving money—it’s about creating a moment of shared achievement.


Why Experience-Driven Giving Matters

Healthcare foundations rely on more than just funds—they rely on community. Employees who feel engaged in their employee giving aren’t just donors; they’re advocates for the mission.

That’s why Give at Work emphasizes experience over efficiency:

  • Team Fundraising: Departments compete to reach goals, fostering camaraderie. (Pro tip: adding prizes or bragging rights takes it up a notch!)
  • Real-Time Progress: Watch milestones unfold with live updates, adding excitement and momentum.
  • Storytelling: Let employees see the tangible outcomes of their contributions. When they know the “why” behind their giving, it creates deeper connections.

Scaling Up Without Losing the Personal Touch

Healthcare systems face unique challenges with multiple locations and thousands of employees. It’s easy for employee giving to feel impersonal. But with StratusLIVE’s scalable design, even the largest organizations can deliver localized, personalized giving experiences.

Each foundation can run its campaigns while benefiting from centralized oversight, consistent branding, and robust analytics. And with HIPAA-compliant architecture powered by the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform, data stays secure no matter how much you scale.


Secure, Simple, and Scalable

At its core, Give at Work is about simplifying philanthropy for organizations while enriching the experience for employees. Here’s why it works:

  • Personalization: Tailor campaigns to the causes that matter to your donors.
  • Scalability: From small clinics to nationwide systems, Give at Work grows with you.
  • Security: Built on Microsoft’s enterprise-grade cloud, ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Ease of Use: Intuitive tools mean anyone can jump in—no IT department required.


Employee Giving: A Story Employees Can Live

Healthcare is about stories: lives saved, breakthroughs achieved, and communities uplifted. Employee giving should feel the same. With StratusLIVE, employees become part of a bigger story—one where their contributions create real change.

Sandra isn’t just donating; she’s funding new research. IT isn’t just competing in a team challenge; they’re making pediatric care possible. These aren’t transactions. They’re transformations.


Your Next Move

Employee giving doesn’t have to feel like another task. It can be an experience—a chance to rally teams, celebrate shared successes, and build a culture of impact.

With StratusLIVE’s Give at Work, you don’t just raise funds. You inspire. You connect. And you make giving a story worth sharing.

Ready to turn your employee giving into something unforgettable? Let’s talk.