In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, America’s Charities is celebrating the following members who are making a difference in the fight to end breast cancer.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Breast Cancer Coalition – Since its inception in 1991, The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) has had a mission to end breast cancer through the power of grassroots action and advocacy. NBCC links hundreds of organizations and tens of thousands of individuals into a dynamic, diverse coalition that gives breast cancer a meaningful voice in Washington, DC, and state capitals, in laboratories and health care institutions, and in local communities everywhere. NBCC’s member organizations range from small support groups to statewide and regional nonprofits to organizations with a national reach. They come together under NBCC’s umbrella for public policy, education and training, and new models of science.

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1. To create a national, state and local focus on the arts and humanities through the media,
2. To encourage the participation of individuals, as well as arts, humanities and other organizations nationwide,
3. To provide an opportunity for federal, state and local business, government and civic leaders to declare their support for the arts and humanities,
4. To establish a highly visible vehicle for raising public awareness about the arts and humanities.

In recognition of National Arts & Humanities Month, America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members. These nonprofits’ programs inspire, educate, entertain, and enlighten youth, veterans, and individuals of all ages in local communities throughout the country.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Founded in 1974 in Washington, D.C., the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ mission is to nurture and inspire passion for arts and learning in talented students who might not otherwise have an opportunity to develop their artistic skills. They ensure that students are prepared for post-secondary education and/or careers in the arts by offering an intensive arts-based program. They prepare students to become productive citizens in our global society through a strong focus on academics and community service. Learn more.        

Signature Theatre, Inc.

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and Managing Director Maggie Boland, Signature produces contemporary musicals and plays, reinvents classic musicals, develops new work and provides meaningful education and outreach programs for the community. The Theatre is the premiere venue for musical theater in the Washington region and is known for producing large-scale musicals in its intimate spaces and for its premieres of new work, especially new musicals. Learn more.

WETA (Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association)

WETA Television/Classical WETA FM public broadcasting serves Greater Washington. Productions include PBS NewsHour, Washington Week and documentaries by Ken Burns and Henry Louis Gates, Jr.  WETA’s mission is to produce and distribute content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit using a broad range of media to reach audiences both in our community and nationwide. WETA leverages its collective resources to extend our impact. WETA will be true to its values; and respects diversity of views, culture, and heritage. Learn more.

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In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members. These nonprofits focus on public policy, awareness, health promotion, resources, employment, community outreach and support for people with Down Syndrome.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)

The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations and become valued members of welcoming communities. A donation of $100 to the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) helps them continue to advocate for the rights of those with Down syndrome and provide adult caregiver services and resources to the individuals currently caring for an adult with Down syndrome. Learn more.

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• They believe their partner really is sorry and does care about them
• Their low self esteem leads them to believe that no one else would want to be with them
• It’s dangerous to leave, so they are too afraid to take action
• They feel responsible for the way their loved one acts
• Between shared kids, pets, and finances, they feel they can’t leave

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October each year) is a time to remember and honor loved ones who have lost their lives at the hands of a person they once loved and trusted. And it’s a time to raise awareness about the crime of domestic violence and recognize our collective efforts to end violence.

In recognition of #DomesticViolenceAwareness Month, America’s Charities is recognizing the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members. These nonprofits are dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence, preventing gun violence, and providing victims with a safe place they can go to escape abuse and gain independence for a fresh start at a healthy, safe, and happy life.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

House of Ruth

Founded in 1976 as America’s first women’s shelter, House of Ruth’s mission is to help women, children and families in greatest need and with very limited resources build safe, stable lives and achieve their highest potential. At eleven residential locations, a developmental day care facility, and a free domestic violence counseling center, they serve more than 1,000 women and children every year. Learn more.

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV)

PCADV, a collaborative membership organization, joins with 59 local programs to deliver a continuum of services, support and systems change to help nearly 90,000 victims and survivors annually find safety, obtain justice and build lives free of abuse. While local domestic violence programs offer direct service to those in need, PCADV provides the infrastructure, support, expertise, and training to make their work effective. Learn more.

WOMEN’S WAY

WOMEN’S WAY inspires and mobilizes the community to invest in organizations and leaders that will advance the rights of, and opportunities for, women and girls, and achieve gender equity for all. A community foundation focused on grant-making, research, and education benefiting women and girls in the Greater Philadelphia region, WOMEN’S WAY identifies needs, shares knowledge, convenes the community, and builds awareness to challenge social inequities. Learn more.

Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence

For more than 40 years, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence has been the leading national voice in the prevention of gun violence, effecting meaningful change through policy, legal action, and increased public awareness of the risks and dangers of having guns in the home. The mission of the Brady Center is to reduce gun violence by 25% by 2025 through a tripartite strategy that incorporates litigation, legislation, and education. Their strategy focuses on the common ground shared by most Americans: we need to keep guns out of the hands of those who would use them to harm themselves or others. Learn more.

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In recognition of #ChildHealthDay on October 6, 2025, America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members. Supporting children facing life-threatening diseases, providing preventative healthcare to underserved youth, ensuring children have access to nutritious food, and more, these nonprofits are dedicated to providing a range of programs that address children’s health.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Grant Wishes and Fun Experiences to Children with Critical Illnesses:

• Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
• Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic 
• The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

Give Children Medical Care, Access to Specialized Medical Services and Resources, and Fund Research for New Treatments and Cures:

• Caring for Children Foundation of Texas, Inc.
• Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
• National Down Syndrome Society
• The Marfan Foundation
• Montgomery Hospice
• CureSearch

Provide Hospital and Housing Services for Families While Their Children Seek Medical Treatment:

• The Children’s Inn at NIH 
• Ronald McDonald House Charities®

Ensure Children Receive Nutritious Meals and Warm Coats:

• Feeding America
• Feed the Children
• No Kid Hungry (Share Our Strength)

Foster the Spiritual, Mental and Physical Development of Children and Their Families:

• YMCA of Metropolitan Washington 
• Youth For Tomorrow – New Life Center, Inc. 

Support Advocacy and Research Efforts Designed to Keep Kids Safe and Healthy:

• Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
• First Candle, Inc.

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In recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Alzheimer’s Disease Research (a program of BrightFocus Foundation): 

Alzheimer’s Disease Research is a leader in funding innovative science that is the key to unlocking the mysteries of this disease. Many scientists get their first grant from Alzheimer’s Disease Research, which validates their work and opens the door for more grants from other sources. Click here to learn more. 

Insight Memory Care Center (IMCC)

Serving Northern Virginia since 1984, Insight Memory Care Center is a nonprofit adult day health and resource center providing specialized care, support, and education for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments, their families, caregivers, and the community.  IMCC offers a spectrum of holistic care, with a vision of a community where those affected by memory impairments can achieve the highest quality of life. Click here to learn more about their work.

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If we work together, we have the power to set things right. 

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment and food insecurity soared. In 2021, 53 million people turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table. The increase of inflation, along with rising food and gas prices this past year have only exacerbated this problem, putting a pinch on families all across the country.  

This September, we can all do our part to end hunger – one helping at a time. With every action, we get one step closer to making hunger in America a thing of the past. It all starts with you!

How to get involved with Hunger Action Month

Volunteer: Feeding America’s network runs on volunteers! Sign up to volunteer at one of our 200 member food banks across the country. Click here to find a food bank near you and volunteer. 

Get Social: Post about what you’re doing to help end hunger this month. Don’t forget to tag Feeding America and use #HungerActionMonth on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Advocate: Help Feeding America protect hunger relief programs for millions of Americans by joining the Campaign to End Hunger. Click here to sign the pledge.

Donate: Every dollar you give helps provide at least 10 meals to families in need through the Feeding America network of food banks. One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support Feeding America is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program or through the Combined Federal Campaign if you are a federal employee (pledge CFC#11627). Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team. You can also give now through Feeding America’s site. 

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In recognition of #ChildhoodCancerAwareness Month America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members. These nonprofits are dedicated to funding research to find treatments and cures for children’s cancer, as well as providing programs that provide hope, joy, housing, and other types of support and resources for families with children facing cancer.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

CureSearch: There is an urgent unmet need for new and better children’s cancer treatments. With your support, CureSearch funds the most promising and impactful research. They do this through comprehensive project screening and monitoring progress to ensure patient centered results. Click here to learn more about CureSearch and hear why research matters for CureSearch advocates and patient families.

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®): RMHC creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Through its global network of Chapters in more than 64 countries and regions, RMHC programs (the Ronald McDonald House®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room® and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®) provide access to quality health care and enable family-centered care around the world, ensuring families are fully supported and actively involved in their child’s care. Click here to learn more.

The Children’s Inn at NIH: The Children’s Inn at NIH is a “place like home” for children, and their families, participating in ground-breaking medical trials at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Each year, more than 1,700 children call The Inn “home” as they battle life-threatening illnesses in NIH trials that change the face of medicine for the entire world. The Children’s Inn brings together courageous children who participate in NIH trials; their loving families and caregivers who provide unwavering support; and the world-renowned NIH clinicians and staff who make ground-breaking medical discoveries. These are the individuals driving discoveries that will be the first steps to eradicating diseases and making better lives possible. The Children’s Inn is where we bring people together to make childhood possible today and a cure possible tomorrow. Click here to learn more.

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America: Wishes can change the odds for children fighting their illness. A wish helps kids look past their limitations, families overcome anxiety and entire communities experience joy. Most importantly, wishes can improve a child’s quality of life. Make-A-Wish wants to help every single family enduring this struggle to discover hope, strength and joy. Click here to learn more. 

Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic: Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions who reside in Maryland, Washington, DC, northern Virginia and central and southern Delaware.  Since the chapter’s foundation in 1983, they have given the gift of a wish to over 8,700 local children fighting life-threatening medical conditions such as cancer. Click here to learn more.

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More than ever before, our environment needs our protection. In recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program? Click here to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name above to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

A Wider Circle

A Wider Circle’s mission is to end poverty through on-the-ground programs and services, as well as through the development of large-scale solutions to its root causes. As part of their holistic approach, they save 12 million pounds of furniture from going into the landfill every single year. Learn more. 

Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area

The time spent by youth at Scout Camp is not only about building campfires and spending time in nature. Scouts may not realize it at the time, but all of the challenges, triumphs, teamwork, and fun they experienced at camp will help them on their way to becoming strong, confident leaders tomorrow. Guided by caring and committed mentors, boys gain self-confidence; develop leadership skills; learned about self-sacrifice and teamwork; embraced values like honesty and courage; showed respect for the outdoors; and simply have the time of their lives. That’s the adventure that Boy Scouts provides. Young people having fun, being happy, in an environment that fosters positive growth. Learn more.

The Conservation Fund

The Conservation Fund strives to protect our nation’s land, water, and wildlife by finding positive, lasting solutions to conserve these precious resources and species, and to achieve environmental and economic outcomes. Learn more.

Feeding America

Food waste is a pressing issue in our country, both at a commercial and consumer level. Not only does excessive food waste hit us hard in our bank accounts, but it also has a huge impact on the environment that we all share. Over 20% of landfill volume is comprised of food waste and 21% of all freshwater used goes toward the production of food that ends up being discarded. Learn the steps you can take to keep your food fresh and fight food waste. And click here to see how Feeding America and its network of partners are working together to fight food waste with food rescue. 

Rails-to-Trails

Since 1986, Rails-to-Trails has worked from coast to coast, supporting the development of thousands of miles of rail-trails for millions to explore and enjoy, and to build healthier places for healthier people. Learn more.

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Recent tax changes also provide a potential boost, allowing non-itemizers to deduct up to $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for married couples. This could incentivize smaller-dollar donors to engage more actively in payroll giving, increasing participation and the overall impact of these programs.

That’s why it’s more important than ever to have a plan for nurturing payroll giving donors. Thanks to workplace giving partners like America’s Charities, many nonprofits now receive detailed reports that include donor information—giving you the opportunity to identify, thank, and build relationships with these supporters. However, engaging payroll giving donors requires a thoughtful approach tailored to how and why they give.

In this post, we’ll share five practical tips to help nonprofits nurture payroll giving donors, deepen their connection to your cause, and raise more through the programs. Whether you’re just starting to track this audience or looking to improve retention and lifetime value, the following best practices will help you turn payroll donors into lasting champions for your mission:

1. Send prompt, personalized thank-you messages.
2. Keep donors up-to-date with regular impact reports.
3. Create an exclusive payroll giving donor community.
4. Celebrate milestones.
5. Invite further involvement.

These small but intentional actions can go a long way in making payroll donors feel seen, appreciated, and connected to your mission. By recognizing their ongoing commitment and tailoring your stewardship efforts, you’ll not only boost retention, but foster a sense of belonging that turns workplace givers into long-term advocates for your cause.

Let’s dive into five key strategies to get started.

1. Send prompt, personalized thank-you messages.

One of the most important ways to nurture payroll giving donors is to acknowledge their support promptly and personally. Because payroll gifts are automatically deducted from paychecks, these donors may not receive the same level of recognition as those making one-time or online gifts, making it all the more important to go the extra mile.

As soon as you receive donor information from a disbursement partner (such as America’s Charities), take the opportunity to send a warm thank-you message. For the best results, you’ll want to include:

• Their name
• The impact of their recurring gift
• A brief note that acknowledges their choice to give through their employer

Even a simple message like “Thank you, Alex, for setting up a payroll donation through your workplace giving program—you’re helping us make a difference every month” can build goodwill and reinforce their connection to your cause.

All in all, a prompt, thoughtful thank-you lays the foundation for stronger engagement and sets the tone for future communication. It shows donors that you’re paying attention and that their recurring generosity doesn’t go unnoticed.

2. Keep donors up-to-date with regular impact reports.

Payroll giving donors often give quietly and consistently in the background which means they may not always see the tangible results of their generosity. To keep them engaged and inspired, it’s essential to regularly share the value of their ongoing support.

In other words, because payroll donors typically don’t interact with your organization each time they give, corporate impact reports serve as a vital touchpoint. These reports don’t have to be long or formal. Brief monthly or quarterly updates that show where their donations are going can be incredibly effective. Highlight the real-world outcomes of their contributions, such as how many meals were provided, how many students were reached, or how their steady giving helped sustain a specific program.

Whenever possible, personalize these updates by referencing their donor segment: “As a payroll donor, your ongoing support plays a key role in helping us plan ahead and respond consistently to community needs.” You can even include cumulative milestones like “Your monthly donations this year have added up to $240 in support!”

While many employers have year-round opportunities for employees to give and it’s important to keep in touch with those donors throughout the year, the opportunity to enroll in payroll deduction giving most often occurs in the third and fourth quarters of the year. That makes timing especially important when thanking current payroll donors and encouraging them to continue supporting your nonprofit’s mission.

By keeping payroll donors informed, you help them see themselves as a crucial part of your mission’s success. This ongoing connection builds trust, strengthens loyalty, and reminds donors that their automatic gift is actively making a difference—even when it may feel out of sight.

3. Create an exclusive payroll giving donor community.

Payroll donors may not always feel the same connection to your organization as one-time or major donors, especially since their giving happens automatically in the background. One powerful way to change that is by creating an exclusive community just for payroll giving supporters.

This doesn’t need to be a formal membership program. Even something as simple as a branded name like “The Monthly Impact Circle” or “Workplace Giving Champions” can give donors a sense of belonging and shared purpose. You can invite payroll donors to subscribe to a dedicated email list, join a private Facebook group, or attend exclusive events like behind-the-scenes tours, impact webinars, or virtual meet-and-greets with your team.

By offering recognition and engagement tailored specifically to payroll donors, you’re reinforcing that they’re not just anonymous contributors; they’re part of a committed, values-driven community. This type of identity-building increases donor satisfaction and retention while also encouraging supporters to spread the word about your mission within their workplace.

When donors feel like they’re part of something meaningful (and exclusive), they’re more likely to stay involved and deepen their connection to your cause over time.

4. Celebrate milestones.

Payroll giving donors may not always realize how much of an impact they’ve made over time, especially when their donations are small but consistent. That’s why celebrating key milestones is an important way to recognize their long-term commitment and deepen their connection to your mission.

These milestones could include:

• Anniversaries (e.g., 6 months or 1 year of giving)
• Total contribution thresholds (such as $250 or $500 cumulatively)
• Broader goals reached with the help of payroll gifts (like funding a program for an entire month)

Upon reaching such milestones, personalized emails, handwritten notes, or digital badges can go a long way in making these donors feel valued. A simple message like “Thanks to your steady support over the past year, you’ve helped us deliver 100 meals to families in need!” is both impactful and deeply appreciated.

You can also highlight payroll donors in newsletters, larger impact reports, or social media shoutouts (with permission) to show public appreciation and inspire others to give in the same way. Recognizing these milestones not only reinforces the importance of recurring giving but also reminds donors that every paycheck contribution is building toward something bigger.

Celebrating milestones makes donors feel seen and appreciated which are two essential elements in keeping payroll givers engaged for the long haul.

5. Invite further involvement.

Payroll giving donors have already taken a meaningful step by committing to support your organization through regular contributions. But that doesn’t have to be the end of their involvement. In fact, it’s just the beginning.

One of the best ways to deepen engagement with these supporters is to invite them to connect more fully with your mission through additional opportunities.

For example, start by promoting employer matching gifts. Many payroll donors give through their workplace, which means their employers may also offer corporate matching gift programs. Remind donors to check with their HR department or use your matching gift search tool to see if their contributions can be doubled. This not only increases impact but also further involves donors in the fundraising process.

Next, consider inviting payroll donors to participate in volunteer opportunities, both in-person and virtually. Payroll givers may be interested in taking a more active role, whether that’s helping at events, serving on committees, or lending their skills in areas like marketing or finance. For the best results, highlight roles that fit flexible schedules and offer meaningful experiences, and don’t forget to remind them about potential employer-sponsored volunteer programs like volunteer grants and VTO, too!

You can even invite payroll donors to attend impact events, join peer-to-peer fundraisers, or participate in advocacy campaigns. These thoughtful invitations show that your organization values them not just as recurring donors, but as mission-driven individuals with much more to contribute.

By offering ways to deepen their involvement—on their own terms—you help payroll donors feel even more connected, appreciated, and empowered. This strengthens their loyalty and turns consistent givers into passionate, long-term advocates.

All in all, payroll giving donors represent a unique and valuable segment of your supporter base, offering reliable, recurring gifts that can add up to a significant long-term impact. With donor details often included in disbursements from CSR partners, your organization has the opportunity to move beyond passive receipt toward intentional relationship-building.

By implementing these thoughtful stewardship strategies, you can transform payroll donors into loyal advocates for your mission. After all, these individuals have already taken a meaningful step by giving through their workplace. Now, it’s your turn to show them that their support matters, and to invite them into a stronger, more connected relationship with your cause.

Interested in learning more about nurturing payroll giving donors?

Check out the webinar, Navigating Workplace Giving Disbursements and Trends, to continue growing your knowledge.

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When values and hiring are out of sync, it can quietly undermine team morale, increase turnover, and blur your company’s identity. However, you can prevent this issue from snowballing out of control by building company values into your talent acquisition strategies. Let’s explore practical tips for infusing your culture throughout the hiring process and building a committed, purpose-driven workforce.

1. Clearly Define and Communicate Values

Before you can incorporate your values into your hiring process, you need to define those principles clearly. Your company values should be specific, measurable, and consistently represented in all communication—internally and externally. If your values are vague or inconsistent, reflecting them in your hiring process will be challenging.

Follow these tips to establish a shared, consistent understanding of your values:

• Develop a “Values Playbook.” This resource should be the source of truth for your employees, leadership, and recruitment team. In this resource, include information like a word cloud of value descriptors, real-world applications of your values, and messaging tips for speaking about your values. For recruiting teams, ensure they have their own modified version of the Values Playbook that guides their hiring strategies and conversations.
• Host value-driven discussions. You might offer Lunch and Learn opportunities where employees can educate their colleagues on certain topics. Start a new discussion series where employees can speak about your values and company culture. Allow them to provide constructive feedback or discuss how they incorporate your values into their everyday roles.
• Incorporate values into feedback delivery. Many companies have structured feedback delivery cadences through one-on-one meetings or performance management. Make sure to tie company values to employee feedback delivery and performance criteria. For instance, when a manager gives feedback, you might ask them to highlight which value is most relevant to the conversation.

Ensure that all of your values-centric resources are easily accessible via your HR materials, employee handbook, or resources portal.

2. Meet with Leadership Regularly About Values

All employees must agree on and embody your values, especially leadership. Regular check-ins to ensure your administration is leading by example will help you understand gaps and areas for improvement. Employee feedback can also reveal gaps between stated values and lived experiences.

Follow these tips to productively connect with leadership:

• Hold quarterly or bi-annual meetings with leadership to review employee feedback related to value adherence.
• Conduct employee surveys to measure how well company values are being implemented and followed.
• Discuss any discrepancies and make adjustments to the recruitment strategy or company practices accordingly.

If you come away with any big value changes, let your recruitment team know. A concerted effort to improve your value alignment, especially from the highest level, can enhance your reputation and employer brand. 

3. Use Data to Identify Value-Aligned Traits in Hires

Your recruitment team likely already tracks robust hiring data, which can be helpful for aligning your hiring process with your company’s values. By leveraging data, you can identify the traits that best align with your values and ensure you hire individuals who will succeed in your organizational culture. 

To get started, keep these data-driven best practices in mind:

• Use predictive analysis to identify the traits of successful employees who embody your company’s values. For instance, you might look at their one-on-one feedback write-ups and track any common principles mentioned. These insights can inform hiring criteria and help you focus on candidates who are more likely to thrive within your organization.
• Implement value assessments to evaluate how well candidates align with your culture. Incorporate tools such as situational judgment tests, personality assessments, or structured interview questions designed around your core values. These assessments can reveal how candidates think and act, giving you a clearer picture of whether they align with your organizational ethos.
• Track cultural fit throughout the hiring funnel to ensure consistency in value alignment. Monitor candidate fit at each stage of the hiring process by collecting feedback from interviewers and using scoring systems tied to your core principles. This allows you to identify patterns, address inconsistencies, and keep cultural alignment a priority from the first screen to the final offer.

Don’t measure all of this information without additional context. JazzHR’s guide to recruitment tools suggests using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and AI-powered solutions that are built for making this process clearer and more efficient.

4. Align Employer Branding with Values

Your employer brand is the public-facing representation of your company culture. Your recruitment team must ensure that your company’s values are reflected in how you present your company to the outside world.

Let’s say one of your values is fostering employee enrichment and fulfillment. Here’s how you might represent those priorities in your employer branding:

• Highlight your corporate social responsibility (CSR) offerings. According to Double the Donation, CSR can provide immense fulfillment to altruistic employees. Emphasize how you participate in CSR by explaining your matching gift program, volunteer grants, employee volunteer offerings, and more. 
• Explain how your company prioritizes employee well-being. Ensuring employees have a chance to recharge outside of work shows you care about their health and want them to come to work with a purpose every day. Describe how your company supports work-life balance, offers professional growth opportunities, and delivers other key benefits.  
• Showcase opportunities for meaningful internal impact. Employees often feel most fulfilled when they know their voices matter and they can actively shape the organization. Highlight how your company encourages employee-led initiatives, innovation programs, or cross-functional projects. Ultimately, you’ll demonstrate that personal growth and purpose are embedded in your culture.

By offering this content, you provide candidates with a clearer picture of the kind of company they would be joining, ensuring they feel aligned and excited about your values before applying. Be sure to share employer branding across your hiring and marketing channels, like job boards, career fairs, and social media. 

Wrapping Up

Embedding your company’s values into your hiring process is a strategic move that strengthens your organization from the inside out. To get started, audit your current hiring process to identify gaps where your company’s ethos could be more visible or better integrated. Then, work with leadership and your recruitment team to get all of your employees on the same page. Above all, remember that aligning values with hiring requires ongoing effort to maintain, but it pays dividends in culture, performance, and long-term success.

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• Organize a Wellness Workshop: Consider hosting a wellness workshop at your office, where employees can learn about various self-care practices and techniques. This could include sessions on mindfulness, stress reduction, healthy habits, or relaxation exercises. Adapt the workshop format to suit your workplace, whether it’s in-person, virtual, or a combination of both.

• Launch an Employees Assistance Fund (or if you already have one, remind employees about this incredible employee benefit). An Employee Assistance Fund (EAF), also known as an Employee Relief Fund or an Employee Crisis Fund, is a program which can be used to provide financial support to employees impacted by disasters, personal emergencies, and other hardships. You can learn more about the benefits of working with America’s Charities as your EAF partner here.

• Encourage Breaks and Time Off: Promote a healthy work-life balance by encouraging employees to take regular breaks and utilize their vacation time. Emphasize the importance of rest and relaxation in maintaining overall well-being. Consider implementing policies that discourage overworking and support employees in prioritizing self-care.

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