To kick off Intuit's 40th anniversary, 10,000 employees worldwide participated in "Small Business Big Impact Day" on Feb. 15, 2023. This initiative led by Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp supported small business customers and nonprofit organizations in their communities, demonstrating Intuit’s longest standing core value of We Care & Give Back, encouraging employees to take an active role in improving their local communities.
"Small Business Big Impact Day" benefitted 240+ local small businesses and nonprofit organizations
$1 million infused into local communities, small businesses, and nonprofits
Dedicated to uniting employees for the purpose of strengthening and giving back to local communities, Intuit purchased $1 million-worth of items directly from local small businesses that was donated to local nonprofits. Employees gather at 17 offices in the Americas, Australia, Europe, India, Israel, and Singapore to sort, package, and deliver these products.
In all, 200 small businesses benefited from Intuit’s product purchases of items to include in hygiene kits, pantry food bags, and blankets, 40 nonprofits received small business product donations from Intuit, aligning to each nonprofits greatest needs, and an estimated 10,000 volunteer hours will be tallied across all sites.
Here are a few of the many U.S. offices and employees who participated in this event:
"At Intuit Boise, we had $20,000 worth of products from 14 Idaho small businesses to Idaho Community Outreach Behavioral Services, as well as presented a big check of $4,000 employees generously donated themselves to this impactful organization!" - Jen Bickerstaff
"All smiles at the Plano office for the Children’s Advocacy Group!! Thank you for coordinating this wonderful opportunity to serve my local community." - Robbie Randall
"In Mountain View, sales, product, marketing ... a partnership coming together to make and model no-sew blankets!" - Tricia DelGaudio
“Supporting small businesses and communities across the globe where we live and work is a core part of our DNA,” said Alex Chriss, executive vice president and general manager of Intuit’s Small Business and Self-Employed Group. “Engaging our employees in a way that reminds them of who we serve keeps us inspired and grounded in our mission. We believe the time and energy we focus on strengthening our communities can be a true catalyst for change.”
Visit the Intuit Blog for a full list of small businesses and nonprofits.