Widening the Circle

At Evolution, we believe that business can be a force for good in the world. We believe one of the roles of business is to live a greater purpose, beyond driving profit or revenue. When businesses get reduced, they miss the interconnectedness they have with the world. 

Being an Evolutionary Business means acknowledging the interrelationship of all things and having a commitment to being of service to all stakeholders. These circles of stakeholders can include employees, the businesses specific industry, local communities in which they operate, groups that have been traditionally marginalized, and the planet itself. 

We are always attempting to walk our talk, but see our progress as a journey. Last year we further stretched into being of service to some of our stakeholders by donating 1% of our top-line revenue to six specific non-profits whose work we want to support in the world. We call this initiative Widening the Circle as it endeavors to do just that: take the first step to widen the circle of whom we impact.

Read below about the specific organizations we are donating to and how they are helping in the world.

Black Girls Code

Black Girls CODE builds pathways for young women of color to embrace the current tech marketplace as builders and creators by introducing them to skills in computer programming and technology. They lead a global movement to establish equal representation in the tech sector. Black Girls CODE is devoted to showing the world that Black girls can code and do so much more.

Planned Parenthood Southeast

Planned Parenthood Southeast believes in the fundamental right of each individual, throughout their service area, to manage his or her fertility, regardless of the individual's race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, (dis)ability, etc. Their mission is to provide voluntary family planning services and education that enhance personal and social understanding of human sexuality. Planned Parenthood Southeast advocates public policies that guarantee reproductive rights and access to health care.

Oakland Promise

Oakland Promise is available to young learners (from newborns to college students) and their families who reside in Oakland. OP offers every child the financial resources, educational programming, mentorship, and a supportive community to help them and their families, to seek out and thrive in higher education and the career of their choosing.

Center for Humane Technology

​​The Center for Humane Technology (CHT) is dedicated to radically reimagining digital infrastructure. Their mission is to drive a comprehensive shift toward humane technology that supports well-being, democracy, and a shared information environment. Their work mobilizes millions of advocates, technologists, business leaders, and policymakers through media campaigns, working groups, and high-level briefings.

Surfrider Foundation

​​The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network. A 501 grassroots non-profit environmental organization that works to protect and preserve the world's oceans, waves, and beaches. It focuses on water quality, beach access, beach and surf spot preservation, and sustaining marine and coastal ecosystems.

Clean Air Task Force

At CATF, we build momentum for solutions based on scientific evidence, intellectual integrity, and pragmatism. We know that climate change is too complex a challenge, and the stakes are too high for us to limit the tools at our disposal. We challenge conventional wisdoms and explore every opportunity that offers promise, and we’ve done so for more than 25 years.