Third annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund awards $150,000 to nonprofit organizations across the globe
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced the recipients of the third annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund grant cycle. In partnership with Austin Community Foundation (ACF), a grantmaking public charity, the 2024 Q2 Philanthropy Fund has awarded a total of $150,000 to nonprofits to further their missions, goals and initiatives across the globe.
In the spirit of Q2 Spark, Q2’s corporate social responsibility program dedicated to igniting a community of philanthropists, a committee of Q2 employees was built to review nominations and select the grant recipients. Winners from this year’s Q2 Philanthropy Fund have received a combined total of $150,000. The Q2 Philanthropy Fund, which began in 2022, makes it easier and more accessible for nonprofit organizations to apply for grants from Q2.
“We are honored to support the incredible work of this year’s nonprofit organizations that are making a real difference in our communities,” said Kim Rutledge, chief people officer at Q2. “The Q2 Philanthropy Fund is designed to help empower these organizations to expand their reach and deepen their impact. By investing in their missions, we are staying committed to our mission to build strong and diverse communities, by strengthening their financial institutions.”
The Q2 Philanthropy Fund grant cycle recipients include the following nonprofit organizations:
American Friends of HelpAge India (Bangalore, India)
B.I.G. Love Cancer Care Services (Austin, TX)
Food Bank of Lincoln (Lincoln, NE)
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska (Lincoln, NE)
Good Work Austin (Austin, TX)
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County (Cary, NC)
Level Learning (Austin, TX; Cary, NC; Charlotte, NC; Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis, MN)
Mobile Loaves & Fishes (Austin, TX)
Mourning Hope (Lincoln, NE)
nonPareil Institute (Austin, TX)
PRISM (Minneapolis, MN)
The Raglan Schools (London, UK)
The Society for Development of Economically Weaker Sections (SODEWS) (Bangalore, India)
Transformations by Charlotte Angels (Charlotte, NC)
“We’re grateful for partners like Q2 who understand the value and impact of corporate philanthropy,” said Mike Nellis, CEO, Austin Community Foundation. “Congratulations to the 2024 grant recipients who are working to build stronger, more resilient communities. We look forward to seeing the progress they will achieve with this support.”
Q2 Spark is Q2’s corporate social responsibility program dedicated to igniting a community of philanthropists within Q2 and serving local communities. In 2023 alone, Q2 employees volunteered more than 10,000 hours for 220 nonprofit organizations; combined with employee giving, Q2 contributed more than $1 million to nonprofit organizations worldwide, including 29 causes and organizations focused on underserved communities. To celebrate Q2’s 20th birthday, Q2 employees have set a target to volunteer 20,000 hours throughout 2024.
To learn more about the Q2 Philanthropy Fund, please visit: https://www.q2.com/q2-philanthopy-fund
ABOUT AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Austin Community Foundation mobilizes ideas and resources to strengthen Central Texas. The Foundation is focused on advancing economic mobility and housing affordability, and it uses varied tools – data, convening and philanthropic dollars – to implement this strategy. In 2023, the Foundation granted nearly $56 million to the community, mostly through donor advised funds. Founded in 1977, the Foundation is the third largest charitable Foundation in Central Texas with $535 million in total assets under management. Learn more at AustinCF.org.
ABOUT Q2 HOLDINGS, INC.
Q2 is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, serving banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Q2 enables its financial institution and fintech customers to provide comprehensive, data-driven digital engagement solutions for consumers, small businesses and corporate clients. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Q2 has offices worldwide and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the stock symbol QTWO. To learn more, please visit Q2.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and X to stay up to date.
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Q2 Holdings, Inc.
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