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Austin, Texas November 30, 2021 -- Khoros, a provided in digital-first customer engagement software and services, announced its partnership with Pledge 1%, a global movement to inspire, educate, and empower all companies to leverage their assets for good. Pledge 1% provides a flexible, scalable framework for companies to commit 1% of their time, product, profit, and/or equity to any cause of their choosing.

As a proud Pledge 1% member and Builder, Khoros is thrilled to donate its resources to power Pledge 1%'s new online community, an interactive hub that will accelerate growth of the movement and empower its members. Its community will also provide a platform for its Builders Program, a community of leading companies that act as thought leaders, advisors, and financial supporters to help propel the Pledge 1% movement forward.

"Now more than ever, companies recognize that giving back and tackling pressing social issues are not only the right things to do, they are a business imperative," said Amy Lesnick, CEO and President of Pledge 1%. "We set out to launch an online Pledge 1% community that would empower our members to progress from pledge to action by connecting them with a fantastic peer network, providing opportunities for learning and collaboration, and facilitating 24/7 self-serve access to valuable playbooks and resources. We’re glad to have technology provided by one of our own members, Khoros, a company with an established commitment to both innovation and social responsibility."

"Pledge 1% is an incredible force multiplier unlocking billions of dollars in new philanthropy and empowering businesses around the world to exchange best practices, collaborate, and leverage their own unique assets to be a force for good," said Staci Satterwhite, CCO at Khoros. "It’s with great pride that we celebrate the launch of their digital community, which will dramatically extend the power and reach of Pledge 1%’s important mission. At Khoros, we’ve seen more than a 75% year-over-year growth in companies investing in digital communities. This is especially important as more and more companies recognize the value of hosting an enterprise-grade space for their customers to create authentic connections, share knowledge and experience, and create customers for life."

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Date Posted: Thursday, December 2, 2021