Yahoo! Employee Foundation

Grant Management Case Study

Yahoo! Employee Foundation: Founded in 1999, the Yahoo! Employee Foundation (YEF) is a grassroots philanthropic organization that brings together the talents, time, and financial resources of Yahoo! employees to serve the needs of communities around the globe. Yahoo! Foundation is passionate about community impact and utilizes CTK software for both non-profit grant management and impact measurement.

Volunteer Management and Grant Management

YEF is a unique foundation that is entirely employee driven. All of the money is donated by employees, and all activities are run by a volunteer committee of Yahoo! employees. YEF is setting best practices for employee-driven community service.

Online Grant Allocations and Grant Management

In 2008, YEF provided over $2 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, bringing the total given to more than $7.6 million since YEF's inception in 1999. In order to be eligible for a grant, an organization must be championed by an employee who is a YEF donor. This gives employees the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a cause or an organization they feel strongly about.

Volunteer Management and Volunteer Tracking

YEF also organizes and promotes volunteer activities for employees. For instance, YEF recently organized and supported the following events:

• RAFT Backpack Drive
• Rebuilding Together
• Classroom Buddies (enables employees to volunteer at local schools)
• Habitat for Humanity
• Family Giving Tree

Click here to make a donation today.