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Workplace Giving

 

Workplace Giving

Workplace giving (or payroll giving) is a streamlined way to give via Effective Altruism Australia and Effective Altruism Australia Environment directly from your salary.

For Employees: The Tax Advantage

The primary benefit of workplace giving is the immediate tax impact. Because your donation is deducted from your pre-tax income, your employer can reduce the tax withheld from your pay on the spot¹.

      • Instant Benefit: You can receive the tax deduction in every pay cycle rather than waiting until the end of the financial year to claim it back.

      • Simple Record Keeping: You don’t need to track individual tax receipts. Under ATO rules, a record of the total amount donated on your annual Income Statement (formerly Payment Summary) or your payslips is sufficient for your tax records².

    For Employers: Building a High-Impact Culture

    Implementing a workplace giving program is a low-cost, high-impact way to enhance your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and staff engagement.

    Research from Workplace Giving Australia highlights several key benefits for businesses:

        • Attraction & Retention: 85% of employees believe it is important for their company to have a workplace giving program in place³. Furthermore, 34% of workers are more likely to stay with an employer who actively supports the community⁴.

        • Culture & Reputation: 70% of the workforce believe that involvement in workplace giving has a positive effect on organisational culture⁵. Furthermore, 62% would be more likely to recommend an employer that is a leader in corporate philanthropy⁶.

        • Matching Impact: Many employers choose to match staff donations dollar-for-dollar. This not only doubles the impact of the gift but is also a tax-deductible business expense for the company.

      How to Give

      We are registered with several major giving platforms. If your employer uses any of the following, search for “Effective Altruism Australia” or “Effective Altruism Australia Environment”:

          • Good2Give

          • Benevity

          • GoodCompany

          • Goodstack

          • YourCause (Blackbaud) (Effective Altruism Australia Only at this stage)

        Using a Different System? If your employer uses a platform not listed here, please get in touch via info@eaa.org.au. We are generally happy to work with payroll departments to provide the documentation or registration required to set this up.

        Using an Internal System? If your employer manages giving internally, you can provide your payroll department with the information below. We are happy to work with them if they require further documentation. You can put us in touch with your payroll department via info@eaa.org.au. 

        Effective Altruism Australia

        ABN: 87 608 863 467

        DGR Status: DGR Item 1

        Effective Altruism Australia Environment

        ABN: 57 659 447 417

        DGR Status: DGR Item 1

        A Note on Fees: Some third-party platforms charge administrative or transaction fees. If you wish to ensure that 100% of your donation reaches us without any platform deductions, you may prefer to set up a recurring bank transfer instead.


        Important Information

        Disclaimer: Effective Altruism Australia and Effective Altruism Australia Environment provide this information for general educational purposes. We do not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Your individual tax benefit depends on your personal financial circumstances. We recommend consulting with a qualified tax professional or referring to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.


        Footnotes

            1. Immediate Tax Benefit: The ATO allows employers to reduce the amount of tax withheld from your pay to account for your donation. However, this is at the discretion of the employer and may depend on their specific payroll software capabilities. If your employer does not reduce withholding, you still receive the full tax benefit when you lodge your annual tax return.

            1. Record Keeping: The ATO states that you do not need to keep individual receipts for donations made through workplace giving. Your employer will instead provide a summary of your total donations for the financial year via your annual Income Statement (formerly a payment summary), a letter, or an email. For more details, see the ATO’s guidance on workplace giving.

            1. Employee Expectations: Workplace Giving Australia, Workplace Giving Donor Insights 2022 Research and Analysis, p. 4 (Finding: 85% of respondents say it is personally important that a company has a workplace giving program in place).

            1. Retention & Culture: Workplace Giving Australia, Giving Research & Insights 2024 In-Depth Analysis, p. 8. (Finding: 34% of workers are more likely to remain with their employer when they see active support for the community).

            1. Organisational Culture: Workplace Giving Australia, Workplace Giving Donor Insights 2022 Research and Analysis, p. 4

            1. Brand Recommendation: Workplace Giving Australia, Workplace Giving Donor Insights 2022 Research and Analysis, p. 4