--- title: Groundswell Reviews meta\_title: 'Groundswell Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 101 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Groundswell works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.9 review\_count: 101 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: HR url: https://www.g2.com/categories/hr --- # Groundswell Reviews & Product Details Visit Website Groundswell is a modern, all-in-one social impact platform designed to streamline corporate giving, volunteering, grantmaking, and employee assistance programs into a single, cohesive solution. This platform addresses the challenges faced by organizations that rely on multiple tools or outdated systems, which can hinder efficiency and employee engagement. Groundswell simplifies the process of launching and managing social impact initiatives, making it accessible and appealing for employees. Targeted primarily at Human Resources (HR) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) teams, Groundswell empowers companies to create meaningful and scalable social impact programs that resonate with today’s diverse workforce. Regardless of whether employees are located in a single office or distributed globally, the platform ensures seamless participation in giving, volunteering, and other initiatives. This ease of use minimizes friction and confusion, encouraging higher levels of engagement across the organization. One of the standout features of Groundswell is its user-friendly design, which prioritizes simplicity and speed for both admins and users. Employees can log in once to access all available programs, and donations are processed within 24 hours, significantly reducing the wait time compared to traditional systems. The platform includes built-in donor-advised funds (DAFs), instant donation matching, and an admin-free payroll giving option, all of which alleviate the administrative burden on teams while enhancing the user experience for employees. Groundswell’s intuitive interface (both web and mobile) is designed to engage users from the outset. The clean, consumer-grade layout fosters higher participation rates, while self-service admin tools provide HR and CSR teams with greater control without adding to their workload. This eliminates the need for excessive back-and-forth communication and minimizes the number of support tickets generated, making the platform efficient for both users and administrators. Additionally, Groundswell supports scalability on a global scale, with access to over 1.5 million U.S. nonprofits and 300,000 international organizations across 85 countries. The platform offers unified reporting capabilities that encompass giving, grants, volunteering, and employee assistance funds, providing organizations with a clear, real-time view of their social impact. This comprehensive reporting eliminates the need to juggle multiple spreadsheets or systems, allowing companies to focus on driving meaningful change within their communities. * * * Product Website Groundswell Seller [Groundswell Giving](https://www.g2.com/sellers/groundswell-giving) Discussions [Groundswell Community](https://www.g2.com/products/groundswell-giving-groundswell/discuss) Languages Supported German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Sarah Kuntsal Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by Groundswell. ### Philanthropist Starting at $12,500.00 Per Year [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/groundswell-giving-groundswell/pricing) ## Groundswell Integrations (2) What do users say about integrations? Verified by Groundswell [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Idealist ](https://www.g2.com/products/idealist/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Okta ](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) Show More ![Jim M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jim M.") JM Jim M. Director of Community Impact Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 9/9/2025 "Groundswell is an Ideal Platform" 4/5 What do you like best about Groundswell? Groundswell has been a game changer for our company’s giving strategy. The contracting and setup process was refreshingly simple, and their team made every step clear and easy. The quality of support we have received has been outstanding, always responsive, knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra mile. What has stood out most for us is the grantmaking feature. It has saved my team countless hours and eliminated the frustration that often comes with manual processes. The platform itself is clean, intuitive, and the reporting dashboard makes it easy to track impact and share results with leadership. Groundswell has not only made our work more efficient but also more impactful. I would strongly recommend it to any organization looking for a modern and user friendly approach to employee giving and grantmaking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Groundswell? We haven't ran into any friction points through our use of the Groundswell platform yet Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Groundswell solving and how is that benefiting you? Groundswell is solving the problem of complexity and fragmentation in employee giving and grantmaking. Instead of stitching together multiple tools or dealing with clunky processes, their platform keeps everything in one place and makes it easy to manage. The grantmaking feature alone has saved my team significant time and frustration, replacing what used to be a manual and error-prone process with a clean and efficient system. I also appreciate that Groundswell has built their solution from the ground up rather than acquiring and merging different platforms. That approach aligns with my company’s “build it rather than buy it” mentality and makes the experience much more seamless. It keeps the data transparent, the reporting clear, and the support consistent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarah Kuntsal of Groundswell [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/groundswell-review-11660250/official_response/edit) We're so glad to hear Groundswell has been a game changer for you! We're always thrilled to hear that we're saving admin hours and frustration - that's why we're here! Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Dianne G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dianne G.") DG Dianne G. Speaking Engagements Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 11/26/2025 "Simple, Modern, Grantmaking Solution" 5/5 What do you like best about Groundswell? Groundswell has made the process of distributing grants and managing employee matches straightforward and transparent. Since using it, we have significantly shortened our grant distribution timelines by 98% and cut down the administrative hours required to oversee annual grants by 93%. The results have been excellent! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Groundswell? I haven't encountered any downsides so far. The platform operates efficiently, and the partnership has proven to be effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Groundswell solving and how is that benefiting you? Before Groundswell, managing our grants and employee-matched benefits required a significant investment of time and involved many team members. Every step, from vetting organizations to making payments and tracking progress, was both complicated and lengthy. Since adopting Groundswell, we're able to verify non-profits, process payments, and monitor outcomes with just a few clicks. Tasks that used to take us weeks can now be completed in only a few minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarah Kuntsal of Groundswell [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/groundswell-review-12012560/official_response/edit) Thanks for sharing! We’re thrilled to hear that Groundswell has helped streamline your grantmaking programs. It means a lot to know the platform and partnership are working well for you. We’re grateful to support your team’s impact. Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Don N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Don N.") DN Don N. Lead Software Developer Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 11/19/2025 "Great experience using Groundswell" 5/5 What do you like best about Groundswell? My employer does matches. Groundswell does the match automatically, so I don't need to submit a form for each contribution. And related is that it does the donations (and contributions) on a monthly basis so I don't need to do so. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Groundswell? Honestly, other than some difficulty recently figuring out how to cancel a recurring donation, I haven't had any problems or anything to dislike Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Groundswell solving and how is that benefiting you? I contribute to several places and (as noted above) can get matching funds from my employer. Making that automatic on a recurring basis saves me time and effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarah Kuntsal of Groundswell [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/groundswell-review-11980823/official_response/edit) Thanks for the great review Don! We're thrilled that automatic matching and recurring giving are saving you time, and we appreciate the feedback on managing recurring donations. Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Consulting](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Consulting") AC Verified User in Consulting Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/20/2023 "Employee Giving Platform" 5/5 What do you like best about Groundswell? They continue to make feature enhancements that make this a more valuable benefit for our team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Groundswell? The web version is great and simplifying how giving/matches are made has only improved things for our employees. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Groundswell solving and how is that benefiting you? Groudswell is making it very easy for us to acknowledge and support to team member's giving preferences. Launching the volunteer match this year was a great enhancement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarah Kuntsal of Groundswell [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/groundswell-review-8899629/official_response/edit) Thank you for your continued support and for updating your review! We're thrilled to hear that recent enhancements, including Volunteer Match and improvements to the giving experience, are helping your team engage more easily with the causes they care about. 5/27/2026 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Organic ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") AC Verified User in Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/9/2025 "Groundswell Made It Simple" 5/5 What do you like best about Groundswell? The people and support: Groundswell’s team is personable, dependable, and always quick to help when needed. The speed of implementation: How smooth and fast the setup was—it didn’t drag on like so many other tech rollouts. Ease of use: The platform is simple and intuitive, making it easy for your team to adopt. Partnership approach: From your first conversation with Jake through today, they’ve worked to make the relationship collaborative and fair. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Groundswell? I wish there were more built-in options for communicating directly with participants on my team. Right now, when I run a campaign, it’s on me to send everything out. It would be really helpful to have more automation or customizable settings for what gets sent, so there’s one less thing for me to manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Groundswell solving and how is that benefiting you? Groundswell makes it easy for our organization to support causes in a way that is streamlined, transparent, and engaging for our team. It takes the complexity out of managing charitable giving and campaigns, and the platform ensures everything runs smoothly from start to finish. For me, it means less time managing logistics and more time focusing on the impact we’re making together. Our team feels empowered to participate, and that’s been a huge benefit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarah Kuntsal of Groundswell [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/groundswell-review-11657445/official_response/edit) Thanks so much for sharing this feedback! We just launched a new feature called Broadcasts, which does exactly what you’re looking for—making it easier to communicate directly with your team during campaigns. You’ll find it under the Engagement section in your account, and your Account Representative would be happy to walk you through setup or answer any questions. We’re excited for you to give it a try! Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Financial Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Financial Services") AF Verified User in Financial Services Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/11/2025 "Groundbreaking giving and volunteering platform" 5/5 What do you like best about Groundswell? The DAF model for employee giving and volunteering, matched by the company, provides a user-friendly interface (and mobile app) that is sleek and future-forward. Our previous system had multiple screens and acceptances required and Groundswell is one-click into a very intuitive platform to search and engage with organizations. The large number of eligible charities further streamlined the experience for employees. The Groundswell team is responsive, professional, and eager to innovate to solve any issue with integration and roll-out. They have been able to customize to meet our company's policies and are at the forefront of future in-demand offerings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Groundswell? Nothing that I dislike. It is such an improvement. We are still working to expedite vetting of international charities and exploring other solutions but that is an issue with any product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Groundswell solving and how is that benefiting you? Groundswell is providing a user-friendly interface for employee giving, volunteering, and company matching. It provides ease of administration and provides employees with an account that they can take with them, even after leaving the company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarah Kuntsal of Groundswell [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/groundswell-review-11527854/official_response/edit) Thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback and for sharing your experience with Groundswell! We’re thrilled to hear the DAF model, intuitive interface, and large charity network have been valuable for your team. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing to innovate together! Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Vel B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Vel B.") VB Vel B. Chief Philanthropy Officer (Contract) Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 10/23/2025 "Outstanding All-in-One Platform for Community Engagement" 5/5 What do you like best about Groundswell? Groundswell has proven to be an outstanding all-in-one platform for managing community engagement programs. It serves as a comprehensive solution for giving, volunteering, and grant management, helping to save both time and money. Whenever a feature is lacking, the Groundswell team is attentive to feedback and works to provide timely solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Groundswell? I have no negative comments about the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Groundswell solving and how is that benefiting you? All of your CSR administrative options are accessible in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarah Kuntsal of Groundswell [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/groundswell-review-11848281/official_response/edit) We're thrilled to hear that Groundswell has been an outstanding all-in-one platform for managing your community engagement programs. We're glad to hear that you've had a positive experience with our support team and we're here if you need us! Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Brad W.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Brad W.") BW Brad W. CEO Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 7/13/2025 "Modernized 'Giving' with Incredible Leadership" 5/5 What do you like best about Groundswell? We are thrilled to partner with Groundswell. At their core, they have a remarkable group of people who are dedicated to making 'giving' and grant-making easy. Their platform makes it easy to give and their team is responsive to ideas and suggestions on how we can drive a culture of giving and engagement with our employees. All donations are distributed within 24 hours. The tool is very easy to use and we love how we can manage our volunteering events and manage it through the Groundswell app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Groundswell? Groundswell is a four-year-old company and growing swiftly -- a testament to the product-market fit that they have brought forth with their platform. Like anything with nascent software tools, there are things that can be improved along the way. We actually prefer to work with them through this journey, as we want to increase and grow our culture of giving. They have proven to be a terrific partner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Groundswell solving and how is that benefiting you? We want to increase our impact in our communities and drive a culture of giving. Groundswell helps us do this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarah Kuntsal of Groundswell [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/groundswell-review-11391918/official_response/edit) Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re grateful to partner with you and excited to see your culture of giving thrive. Your feedback and collaboration help us continue improving, and we’re glad the platform is making an impact for your team. Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Ceilidh C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ceilidh C.") CC Ceilidh C. VP, People Operations Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/17/2024 "A seamless addition to our existing giving culture" 5/5 What do you like best about Groundswell? I love that we can match our employees donations instantly. This is a total 180 to what we were doing before where employees made their donation and then submitted for reimbursement for half of it... this is such a better experience overall. I love our ability to spotlight certain causes and highlight non-profits our team has volunteered at in person really helps to connect alll of the dots of our growing CSR program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Groundswell? I'd love to see some more integration with Slack so we can push out spotlights or reminders there but from what I hear that may already be in the works! Groundswell continues to innovate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Groundswell solving and how is that benefiting you? Instant donation matching and facilitation of our annual donation matching policy. Freeing up space for our accounting team who previously spent a ton of time trying to reconcile donations submitted through expense reimbursement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Suzanne K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Suzanne K.") SK Suzanne K. Head of Philanthropy Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 9/9/2025 "Perfect Platform!" 5/5 What do you like best about Groundswell? I’ve loved using Groundswell—it makes giving effortless. The platform is seamless and intuitive, and their customer care team responds within the hour. Truly an outstanding experience that I can’t recommend highly enough. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Groundswell? Nothing I can think of- it is a wonderful platform! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Groundswell solving and how is that benefiting you? Employee matching Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarah Kuntsal of Groundswell [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/groundswell-review-11658805/official_response/edit) Thanks for the feedback! Validated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ## Questions about Groundswell? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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