Philantrophy | Higher Growth Search

One of the traits that makes Higher Growth Search unique is our focus on and history of generosity. Starting with our founder, Gary Nelson, and the entire Higher Growth Search family nearly five decades ago, our organization has led by example with our support of organizations, causes, and people in need.

Higher Growth Search family members and internal staff members have contributed not only financial support but also thousands of hours of volunteer time to important causes. Our shared philosophy of giving has resulted in significant recognition for our company’s incredible level of generosity, frequently alongside companies that are much larger and have significantly more resources (such as when we were recently ranked 18 out of the top 100 corporate philanthropists in the Bay Area).

To ensure we maximize the impact of our charitable efforts going forward, we have formed the Higher Growth Search beCAUSE corporate philanthropy program to evaluate and select company-wide donations and sponsorships.

Our Mission

Higher Growth Search beCAUSE is dedicated to strengthening the communities in which we live, work, and play through volunteerism, investment, and inspiring others to share our passion for giving back beCAUSE we care.

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in Our Communities

Higher Growth Search supports a wide variety of nonprofit organizations and community support efforts. Recently, Higher Growth Search teams:

Volunteered at the Boys & Girls Clubs in Sonoma and Santa Rosa.
Contributed more than $100,000 to California Wildfire Relief Efforts.
Made wishes come true for children through Make-A-Wish®.
Brought the magic of Broadway to the North Bay by supporting Transcendence Theater Company.
Contributed to a variety of Sonoma Valley schools and educational programs.
Supported the health and wellness of women through the Power Walk benefiting Dress for Success.
Brought awareness to those struggling to make ends meet with Second Harvest Food Bank.
Supported the efforts of the Elsie Allen High School Foundation to help Santa Rosa high school students succeed.
Raised awareness of the number one killer of women – heart disease – by participating in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women.
Helped Santa reach more than 500 Sonoma County kids with donations of toys and supplies to the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Our Community Programs

Higher Growth Search
beCAUSE grants*

Higher Growth Search beCAUSE grants in the amount of $500–$2,500 are available to qualifying nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations serving California communities in which Higher Growth Search has a presence.

*Grant applications must be received a minimum of 60 days prior to funds needed.

Apply for a grant

Higher Growth Search employee volunteer program

Higher Growth Search provides regular time off for internal staff members to support causes in our communities. We also organize special team-wide volunteer opportunities. If you represent an organization seeking volunteers, use our volunteer request form to request Higher Growth Search volunteers. Your request will be passed along to our local contacts in your area.

Request volunteers

Higher Growth Search employee gift matching

Higher Growth Search beCAUSE gift matches are available to 501(c)3 organizations to which Higher Growth Search internal staff members contribute. Please talk with a Higher Growth Search internal staff member for more information.

Request a gift match

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