Why CSR Teams Are Moving from Groundswell to YourCause
As they scale, Groundswell customers quickly hit feature limitations, unclear processing fees, and insufficient support. YourCause responds with transparent, enterprise‑ready technology.
- Clear, Transparent Processing:
Straightforward pricing, no hidden fees, and clear timelines of donation delivery through Expedited Giving. - Dedicated, Hands-On Support
A named Customer Success Manager for strategic guidance, plus full responsive employee and nonprofit support.
YourCause Is Flexible, Scalable, and Built for Growth
YourCause empowers CSR teams with adaptability, global readiness, and sophisticated reporting—areas where Groundswell’s offering is still in its infancy.
- Dynamic Functionality
Highly configurable giving, volunteering, and grantmaking that scales with global program needs. - Advanced Reporting & Insights
60+ out-of-the-box reports plus Impact Edge, powered by Blackbaud AI, for deeper visibility and narrative impact.
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Impact Reporting & Dashboards |
60+ standard reports, AI-powered |
Limited reports, lacks advanced AI |
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Donation Transparency |
No hidden fees; dedicated portal for full visibility on processing timelines |
Hidden fees, lack of clarity on processing partners, and misleading timelines |
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Customer Support |
Dedicated success manager |
Lean support model; self-service burdens admins |
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Platform Flexibility |
Tailored and configurable to |
Limited admin controls; basic segmentation |
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Company Stability |
40+ years in the business, with a strong and transparent public financial standing |
A much newer entrant, privately-held, and does not disclose financial stability |
Discover the YourCause Difference
Companies can engage employees through a modern experience in their giving, volunteering, and employee resource group programs. Coupled with our robust corporate grants management and AI-powered reporting and storytelling platforms, companies can centralize and simplify the management of their CSR efforts.
Why Former Groundswell Clients Think YourCause is the Better Choice
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Employee Volunteering |
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Employee Resource Groups |
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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising |
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Incentives |
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Disaster Relief |
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Global Capabilities |
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Employee Volunteering |
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Grants Management |
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Employee Resource Groups |
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Matching Gifts |
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The Most Robust and Flexible Corporate Impact Solution
Explore all the ways you can empower your employees to give back:
Employee Engagement
An Employee Engagement Experience Designed for Maximum Participation
- Unified Engagement Platform
A single, modern hub for giving, volunteering, and ERGs—without the feature gaps common in emerging platforms like Groundswell. - Flexible Campaigns & Incentives
Run seasonal campaigns, P2P fundraising, volunteer rewards, and multiple rule matching programs, which Groundwell struggles to manage. - Streamlined Volunteer Management
Create and manage events, track hours with QR check-ins, and match employees to opportunities that fit their skills.
Grantmaking
Grantmaking Tools Built for Efficiency and Full Program Oversight
- End-to-End Grant Workflow
Automate applications, reviews, approvals, and communication using configurable templates. - Deeper Integration
See how your employees engage with nonprofits in volunteering and giving during application reviews, to make the most informed grantmaking decisions. - Scalable Admin Controls
Go beyond the basic workflows Groundswell currently offers, with role-based access, budget oversight, multilingual options, and intuitive scoring tools.
Impact Measurement
Smarter Impact Reporting Powered by Advanced AI Intelligence
- AI-Powered Reporting
Get faster insights and transform raw CSR data into compelling narratives with Blackbaud AI, the first and only generative AI tool for CSR teams in the market. - Dynamic Dashboards
Unify visuals across giving, volunteering, and grants at no additional cost. - Charity Discovery & Goal Setting
Evaluate nonprofits using predictive metrics, which Groundswell doesn’t offer, and build strategic custom goals across your CSR programs.
The type and quality of data we can gather from CSRconnect and GrantsConnect together is a big advantage. We work with accountants, so data is important, and having data-driven insights allows us to make strategic decisions to enhance and grow our programs.
Crystal Adams
Associate Director of Purpose & Sustainability and Jacquelyn Hood, Purpose & Sustainability Manager, Crowe LLP
Navigating the complexities of vetting international charities and transferring funds from one country to another is challenging. Our YourCause customer success manager has been an invaluable partner, helping us create impactful global campaigns and addressing potential issues.
Michele Walker-Moak
Global Community Affairs Manager, Applied Materials
The YourCause platform was the best decision for not only me to use, but for the entire company.
Venitia Smith
Director of Employee and Community Relations, Genuine Parts Company
Trusted by 500+ High-Impact Organizations
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