Uncommon Giving

About Uncommon Giving

Uncommon Giving Corporation operates as a for-profit, technology-driven financial services company with a strategic focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR). Founded in 2018 by Ron Baldwin, a seasoned banking executive with a 45-year career, the company aims to simplify and encourage workplace giving and volunteering. Baldwin, who previously led CrossFirst Bank to a multi-billion dollar asset valuation and a NASDAQ IPO, established Uncommon Giving to foster a culture of generosity. The company is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, and also maintains an office in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The firm's primary offering is a cloud-based platform targeted at small to mid-sized companies, enabling them to implement and manage their social impact programs. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution facilitates corporate giving, employee gift matching, and volunteerism tracking. A key feature is the "Uncommon Wallet," a personal donor-advised fund (DAF) for each employee, which they can use to contribute to a database of over 1.5 million vetted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The platform is designed for quick deployment and includes a mobile app, configurable reporting tools, and seamless payroll integration to streamline operations for employers.

Uncommon Giving's business model is centered on annual subscription fees for its CSR software, with custom pricing plans starting at $1,999. The company generates revenue by providing businesses with the tools to enhance employee engagement and brand reputation through structured philanthropic activities. Since its inception, the company has secured significant funding, including a $13.5 million founders' round in July 2020 from over 80 private investors, which was instrumental in developing its proprietary technology. The company operates with a stated "triple bottom line" philosophy, emphasizing economic, social, and spiritual returns on investment.