We transform workplace culture through research-based, gamified and engaging experiences that connect to real-world impact.
We believe the best teams don't just work together—they play together and they give together.
The Give River brand is based on growing human connection and fulfillment. In today's increasingly digital and disconnected workplace, people often miss something essential: the deep satisfaction that comes from making a meaningful difference for others.
When people feel good, they do good work - and when they do good work, they feel even better.
This creates a positive reinforcement cycle that traditional employee engagement platforms weren't capturing. The name "Give River" itself embodies our core philosophy. A river represents continuous flow, growth, and connection - just like the ongoing exchange of gratitude and recognition in a thriving workplace.
The "Give" represents our fundamental belief that generosity and contribution are at the heart of human fulfillment and peak performance.
Our founders, coming from backgrounds in HR technology, nonprofit development, and behavioral science, wanted to create something fundamentally different from existing recognition platforms. They envisioned a solution that wouldn't just track performance metrics but would nurture the human spirit at work. The breakthrough came with what we now call "the game of good deeds" - a gamified approach to workplace culture that transforms everyday recognition into meaningful impact.
The "drop" is a metaphor that runs throughout our platform and represents our core belief: that even small acts of recognition and appreciation, when accumulated over time, create powerful currents of positive change for individuals, teams, and communities. By connecting peer appreciation to charitable giving, we created a system where recognition creates ripples of positive change beyond the workplace.
Early pilots with diverse organizations show remarkable results - teams report not just higher engagement scores but profound shifts in how people experience their work. Team members describe feeling more connected to each other and to a greater purpose, even in remote environments.
Today, Give River stands as a public benefit corporation dedicated to building happier, healthier, high-performing teams through our innovative platform. Our mission remains focused on transforming workplace culture from the inside out, creating environments where people can bring their whole selves to work and connect their daily contributions to meaningful impact.
Today's companies face a critical challenge: despite investing heavily in employee engagement, 67% of employees remain disengaged, costing businesses billions in lost productivity and turnover. Traditional recognition programs feel transactional and stale, while teams struggle to build meaningful cultures that drive performance.
We build technology that enhances human connection, not replaces it. Our platform amplifies the natural human desire to recognize, appreciate, and help others.
We believe in creating stronger teams as forces for good. Our products are designed to create positive ripple effects that benefit everyone involved.
We measure success by real change created, not just features shipped.
Every feature and function is designed to drive meaningful outcomes for teams and communities.
We believe meaningful work can and should be engaging and fun. Our game of good deeds transforms daily recognition into an engaging experience that builds stronger teams.
