Shutterstock Global Give Back Month

Shutterstock, the NYC-headquartered global media company, is a long standing partner of Raised By Us. We've collaborated with their team to develop and launch the company's social impact program Lens for Change, which supports and amplifies content creators from underrepresented communities. Shutterstock's impact program also creates opportunities for employees to support causes they care about through volunteering and donating initiatives. In 2024, they hosted their first global volunteer month.

The Project

For Shutterstock’s 2025 Global Month of Service, Raised By Us designed a program to:

1. Engage employees across all global regions (AMER, EMEA, and APAC) with inclusive entry points for participation, ranging from in-person and virtual volunteering to grant opportunities and charitable giving.
2. Provide experiences that aligned with Shutterstock’s Lens for Change initiative while also supporting local nonprofits in the communities where employees live and work.
3. Maximize global impact while minimizing lift for Shutterstock’s internal team, ensuring a high-quality, turnkey experience across all markets.

Impact in Action

Throughout July, Shutterstock employees across New York City, London, Berlin, Dublin, Montreal, Singapore, and remote locations logged over 1,100 volunteer hours, supporting 70 organizations in their communities. Employees also had the opportunity to nominate personal favorite nonprofits for mini-grants and participate in a 2:1 company matching program, amplifying their impact.

Key wins: 

• Passionate ambassadors across markets assisted with the planning process and volunteer recruitment.
• Multiple entry points for employees at all stages of their giving journey, from volunteering to grant-making.
• Opportunities for employees to learn about and engage with Shutterstock’s Lens for Change program and partner nonprofits, while also exercising voice and choice to support organizations meaningful to them.
• Global participation, ensuring representation across all Shutterstock markets and fostering a truly inclusive, company-wide culture of giving.

See you again next year!