Braze Mission, Purpose & Impact

Describe how Braze gives back to its communities. What impact do these efforts have on both those in need and employees themselves?

At Braze, social impact isn’t a separate initiative — it’s woven into our culture. Our approach prioritizes employee-driven advocacy, ensuring that every Braze employee, regardless of role or location, has an opportunity to make a difference in the communities where we live and work.

Our Braze Cares Partner Program is a cornerstone of this strategy. Each office and remote region nominates and supports a local nonprofit with funding and quarterly volunteer events. Leading these efforts are our more than 30 volunteer Braze Cares Advocates, who helped direct $260,000 in grants in 2024 alone.

As a Pledge 1% member, we’ve committed one percent of company equity to charitable giving through the Braze for Social Impact Fund at Tides Foundation, which powers a range of grantmaking initiatives. One example is our ERG grant program, where each of our 10 ERGs directs $30,000 to nonprofits that align with their communities. The impact is twofold: communities receive sustained support, and employees experience the power of collective action, embedding social impact into the fabric of our company.

How do these community outreach efforts bolster Braze’s mission and/or culture?

Our community impact efforts focus on meeting real community needs while ensuring every employee has an easily accessible way to give back. Beyond quarterly volunteer events, employees can contribute in ways that resonate with them. Employees can lend skills-based expertise through our Tech for an Equitable Future product grant program, which supports underrepresented founders using Braze. Soon, we’ll launch a skills-based volunteer pilot, matching employees with nonprofits needing specialized support.

Our Donation Dollars for Doers program rewards employees for their participation, providing donation credits and grants that amplify their impact. For example, employees who self-fundraise can unlock matching grants, while those who organize volunteer events can earn grants for the nonprofits they support. Every volunteer hour is also rewarded with donation credits, allowing employees to direct funds to nonprofits of their choice, including volunteering outside of Braze. This model creates a culture of advocacy and ownership, aligning with Braze’s value — “Take your seat at the table.” In fiscal year 2025, over 900 Braze employees volunteered and/or made a charitable donation.