Deluxe Foundation Accelerates Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Deluxe and the Deluxe Corporation Foundation today announced several strategic partnerships with critical non-profits, delivering on its promise to further accelerate its commitment in improving diversity and inclusion efforts in the communities it serves.
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Earlier this year, following peaceful protests and civil unrest after the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Deluxe President and CEO Barry McCarthy announced the company would make significant commitments to local and national non-profits that support racial justice and equality. Deluxe sought leading partners where the company could bring impact at all levels — Boards of Directors, volunteer opportunities, mentorship, support through professional services, and financial contributions.
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McCarthy and the Deluxe Corporation Foundation board of directors committed $1.2 million to the Deluxe Corporation Foundation, to support diversity and inclusion efforts. To date, the organizations chosen to receive the three-year grants are:
- The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (Atlanta)
- The Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) (Minneapolis)
- The United Way African American Partnership (Atlanta)
“On behalf of our more than 6,000 Deluxe employee-owners, I am very proud to announce these commitments go far beyond a monetary donation,” McCarthy said. “Our company has a long history of philanthropic and volunteer engagement, so it was important to us that we are able to commit to these organizations through time and talent as well. Each one was specifically chosen for the tremendous impact they make in our communities.”
In each case, a member of the Deluxe executive team will be joining or is applying to be part of the boards of these organizations as part of the company’s long-term commitment. Further, Deluxe is exploring opportunities for employee-owners to take advantage of volunteer opportunities through each organization.
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