Support for Nonprofit Organizations

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At Cisco, we believe in the power of collaboration, so many of our corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs are achieved through partnerships with nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

We look to leverage the full breadth of Cisco resources, and have developed several resources to enhance the capabilities of our nonprofit partners, in the form of employee contributions of time and expertise, product grants, and cash grants.

Community Partners
Cisco supports the efforts of community organizations by investing a strategic mix of business expertise, employee engagement, product donations, and cash contributions to help build and strengthen programs that aim to empower underserved communities.


Cisco Impact Cash Grant Programs
Cash grants for qualifying organizations are awarded at global and local levels in specified investment areas. Cisco also periodically provides grants to support disaster response and relief.


Product Grant Program
Cisco donates its products to help qualifying community organizations achieve significant gains in productivity, scalability, and cost efficiency through the strategic use of the Internet and related networking technologies.


Volunteerism
Cisco encourages employees to donate at least one day of service each year to a community organization. Cisco also provides several tools and resources to help nonprofits recruit volunteers and connect employees with volunteer opportunities that match their interests and abilities.


Cisco Foundation
The Cisco Foundation awards strategic grants in support of programs that deliver lasting, measurable impact on a local, national, or global scale.


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