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
In order to qualify for a Kohl’s Volunteer dollar reward, the:
Nonprofit must be an eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Event must have a minimum of five Kohl’s associates from any Kohl’s location volunteer for a minimum of three hours each
Funds must be used to directly support the organization’s charitable purpose and the community at large
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 nonprofit
Travel and sleep time (i.e., for longer volunteer events). Only the hours spent participating in the service activity will count toward a volunteer dollar reward
Donating blood, plasma, etc.
No. There must be a minimum of five associates from any Kohl’s location volunteering for three consecutive hours at each event. You are able to see the sign-up list for any event you've submitted. We also recommend keeping an open line of communication with any of the Kohl's contacts you've made prior to the event to help confirm volunteer participation.
No. If the event did not take place, the organization will not be eligible for the volunteer dollar reward.
Benevity disburses volunteer rewards* on a monthly basis. Assuming that all associates tracked their time within two weeks after the event, the event will be approved for payment the following month, and paid out the month after. (i.e. Event happens mid-May, hours are approved in June, and the nonprofit receives reward at the end of July.)
*Volunteer Rewards are visible on the Charity Profile within the "Donation Source Summary" report. 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.
All Benevity Causes Portal questions should go directly to Benevity by clicking Charity Support Request within the portal or by emailing causes@benevity.org.
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 T-shirts at the event. In addition, we encourage associates to submit photos and stories of your event using #LifeAtKohls and #KohlsCares 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.