Overview
Do you have a question about the Kohl’s Volunteer Program? Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Rewarding Volunteer Service—Kohl’s Associates Give Back through the Kohl's Volunteer Program
Corporate Responsibility
Who is Benevity?
Benevity is a software provider that powers workplace giving and other social good programs for some of the world’s greatest companies. Benevity leads the industry in disbursing funds electronically while helping organizations receive funds reliably. Benevity Causes Portal manages all processing of donations, fund disbursement, and tax receipting and tracking.
Volunteer Dollar Reward Eligibility
The temporary hourly volunteer program applies to events taking place from Sunday, August 2, 2020 - Saturday, January 30, 2021 unless the designated budget is met beforehand. The following guidelines must be met in order to qualify for a volunteer reward:
Nonprofit must be an eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and registered in the Benevity Causes Portal.
Nonprofit must complete the Kohl's certification process.
Associates must volunteer for a minimum of one hour and maximum of eight hours per event.
Refer to the Temporary Hourly Volunteer Guidelines for additional information.
No, participating nonprofits must be an eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to qualify for a Kohl's Volunteer dollar reward. However, if your nonprofit does not have 501(c)(3) status, it may have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm.
For example, most schools do not have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status; but they can still be searched on the Causes Portal using their NCES number or name. Also, some schools are listed as Projects on their District profile to streamline donations. You may want to check if there is a Parent Teacher Organizations and Booster Club, as many are 501(c)(3) nonprofits. If a PTO or Booster club accepts donations on behalf of the school, you can locate their profiles using the EIN.
The following events are not eligible to receive a reward:
Activities where volunteers are compensated by a non-Kohl’s organization.
Travel and sleep time.
Simply attending meetings or events in which the associate is not actively volunteering. This includes but is not limited to attending sporting events or practices, holiday concerts, fundraisers and more.
Activities that do not directly benefit an eligible nonprofit. This includes but is not limited to training for events or personal exercise, mowing a neighbor's lawn, carpooling to work, singing in a choir and more.
Yes. Under the temporary hourly volunteer program, volunteer rewards are based on individual hourly participation. For every volunteer hour tracked by each associate, Kohl’s will donate $20 to the benefitting nonprofit organization.
Reward examples per event include:
One volunteer tracks two hours = $40
Two volunteers track one and a half hours each = $60
Three volunteers track two hours each = $120
No. If the event did not take place, the organization will not be eligible for the volunteer dollar reward.
Kohl’s, through The American Online Giving Foundation, disburses volunteer rewards on a monthly basis. After time has been tracked and Benevity approves the time submission, rewards will be disbursed to nonprofits at the end of the following month. For example, if time is tracked and approved before September 1, the nonprofit should receive the reward disbursement by the end of September.
Nonprofits can click “View Causes Report” in the Benevity Causes Portal to confirm reward status. In addition, nonprofits receive an automated email once the volunteer reward has been distributed. For more information, visit Benevity Causes Portal.
As each event is managed at an individual level, reach out directly to your Kohl’s contacts. This may be the Kohl’s Volunteer Champion or Store Manager.
As each event is managed at an individual level, reach out directly to your Kohl’s contacts. This may be the Kohl’s Volunteer Champion or Store Manager.
Recognition
No. While we appreciate your organization wanting to recognize Kohl’s, as part of our company policy, use of Kohl's, Kohl's Cares® and Kohl's Volunteer Program names and/or logos are not permitted. In lieu of using Kohl’s names and/or logos to promote your event, please allow our associates to wear their volunteer shirts at the event. In addition, we encourage associates to submit photos and stories of your event using #LifeAtKohls on social media.
No. While we appreciate your organization’s consideration, we are unable to accept any gifts as a result of our volunteer efforts.
No. The volunteer reward should not be counted as a sponsorship for your event.