The startup offers a corporate social impact platform that notifies users via text or email about local charitable needs identified by nonprofits. It enables employees to vote monthly on which community initiatives their company should support, fostering local engagement and addressing specific charitable gaps in their area.
Funding
$210K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many companies struggle to create meaningful employee engagement in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives due to the administrative burden of vetting charities, organizing volunteer events, and tracking impact. Employees often lack a voice in choosing which causes their company supports, leading to disengagement and reduced impact.
Solution
Troop is a corporate social impact platform that streamlines employee engagement in giving programs. The platform allows employees to vote monthly on which locally vetted charitable needs their company will fulfill. Troop manages the entire donation process, from liaising with charities to delivering the needed items, and provides impact reports that highlight the tangible contributions made by the team. This approach ensures consistent community support, increases employee participation, and simplifies CSR management for businesses.
Target Audience
Troop targets businesses of all sizes looking to enhance employee engagement in CSR, improve community relations, and streamline their corporate giving programs.
Features
- Monthly employee voting on pre-vetted local charitable needs.
- End-to-end donation management, including charity communication and delivery logistics.
- Impact reports with photos, thank-you notes, and videos showcasing the team's contributions.
- Optional kit-packing events for hands-on employee volunteer experiences.
- Customer engagement features that allow companies to extend voting to their customer base.
- Real-time impact tracking and reporting.