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Classy is a B Corp Certified social enterprise that helps nonprofit organizations maximize their impact through a suite of world-class, online fundraising tools to accelerate social impact around the world. Based in San Diego, CA and trusted by organizations of all sizes and cause sectors, nonprofits use Classy’s platform to raise money, engage their communities, and advance their missions. Since 2011, Classy has powered tens of millions of donations from over 190 countries and raised over $2 billion for social good. read more
Classy Company Culture
Classy Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.8/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Environment
A+Executive Team
A+Happiness
A+Classy CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Chris Himes
86 /100
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Diversity at Classy
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at Classy have rated Executive Team, Outlook, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Classy
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Women at Classy have rated CEO Rating, Manager, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Classy eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
56
Classy employees are 56% more likely to recommend Classy as a great place to work
| 75% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 6% | Passives |
| 19% | Detractors |
Working at Classy
Working at Classy is rated highly by 136 employees, across various culture dimensions. Classy employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Classy’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at Classy was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Classy
A+
Overall Company Culture at Classy is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Top
5%
Classy ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Classy Employee Reviews
Out of 343 Classy employee reviews, 96% were positive. The remaining 4% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Classy improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 96% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 4% |
Positive Reviews From Classy Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone here is absolutely brilliant and willing to work incredibly hard to see the results we're looking to achieve.
Classy Company Information
Classy Company Overview
Classy is a B Corp Certified social enterprise that helps nonprofit organizations maximize their impact through a suite of world-class, online fundraising tools to accelerate social impact around the world. Based in San Diego, CA and trusted by organizations of all sizes and cause sectors, nonprofits use Classy’s platform to raise money, engage their communities, and advance their missions. Since 2011, Classy has powered tens of millions of donations from over 190 countries and raised over $2 billion for social good.
Classy was founded in 2006 and its current CEO is Chris Himes. Since its inception 20 years ago, Classy has grown to 225 employees.
Classy Mission, Vision & Values
Classy Mission Statement
To mobilize & empower the world for good.
Classy Values
- Adapt And Overcome
- Lead By Example
- Stand For Something
- Dream Big, Execute Smart
- Create Meaningful Value
- Always Be Learning
| Headquarter | 350 10th Ave., Ste. 1300 San Diego, CA 92101 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.classy.org/ |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Tel | 6199611892 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | classy.org/careers |
| Social Sites |
Classy Competitors
Classy competitors include Convio, Blackbaud, and CrowdRise. Classy ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Classy compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
HQ in San Diego.
The Classy chapter of Toastmasters!
We love our doggies.
The Classy offices all decked out for Harry Potter week.
At the Classy Halloween party 2017. The sales team dressed as superheroes!
A fun moment at the 2017 company retreat in Lake Arrowhead.
The Classy team at the 5th Annual Classy Awards
Kickball fail!
Classy celebrates San Diego Pride Week.
Classy Employees
Classy has 225 employees. 136 employees at Classy have reviewed Classy across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 136 Classy employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Classy are extremely happy with their total compensation at Classy, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Classy are extremely happy with their team. 136 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Classy are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Classy believe the environment at Classy is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Classy is comfortably fast. About 78% of the employees at Classy work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Classy are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Classy employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Classy report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
99% of Classy employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Classy employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
100% of Classy employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Classy employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
97% of Classy employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Classy - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Classy is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Classy employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 88% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Classy KPIs and OKRs
At Classy 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Classy's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 Classy employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 7 have said yes.
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Classy CEO & Leadership
86 /100
Classy CEO Awards and Recognitions
Classy’s CEO Chris Himes started in this role in 2021. Chris’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Diego. With a high CEO score, Chris Himes has won the Best CEOs for Women in 2020 along with TaxJar CEO Mark Faggiano and Snyk CEO Peter McKay. Classy’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Marketing department, African American/Black employees, and employees in the Customer Support department. However, Non-Binary employees, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, and employees in the Design department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Classy’s competitors, Chris Himes ranks right above CrowdRise CEO Robert Wolfe. Under Himes’s leadership, Classy employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Classy could stand to see real improvement.
Classy Leadership
The Classy Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Chris Himes, SVP Customer Success Todd Crutchfield, and Vice President - People Operations Dina R
Chris Himes CEO / President
As CEO, Chris will build upon the foundation laid over the past 10 years, seven of which he served as advisor, investor,... read more
Todd Crutchfield SVP Customer Success
Todd Crutchfield serves as the SVP Customer Success of Classy.org. Todd started at Classy.org in April of 2010. Todd is... read more
Sarah Jennings Vice President, Sales Classy.org
Sarah Jennings serves as the Vice President, Sales Classy.org of Classy.org. Sarah started at Classy.org in January of... read more
Erin Stender VP, Marketing
Erin Stender serves as the VP, Marketing of Classy.org. Erin started at Classy.org in April of 2017. Erin is currently... read more
Soraya Alexander Vice President, Product Marketing
Soraya Alexander serves as the Vice President, Product Marketing of Classy.org. Soraya started at Classy.org in June of... read more
Joe Callahan Co-Founder & VP, Design
Joe Callahan serves as the Co-Founder & VP, Design of Classy.org. Joe started at Classy.org in September of 2009. Joe... read more
Classy Salaries
How much does Classy pay?
How much do people at Classy get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Classy is $115,172, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,476, or $64 per hour.
At Classy, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $279,468 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,908 annually. Average Classy salaries by department include: Admin at $53,645, HR at $90,227, Engineering at $125,459, and Finance at $76,520. Half of Classy salaries are above $134,476.
95 employees at Classy rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 293 ratings) while 94 employees at Classy rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 100 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $101k | $101k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $134k | $134k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $189k | $189k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $259k | $259k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $348k | $348k | 100th Percentile |
$115,172*
Average Compensation
$134,476*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Classy Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Classy
Diverse employees at Classy score the company 82/100 across various culture categories, placing Classy in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Classy across various culture dimensions.
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Classy Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Classy PTO
Classy's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Classy's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Classy's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Classy Careers
Classy Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Classy on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 20% | |
Marketing | 13% | |
Product | 9% | |
Design | 7% | |
Other | 20% |
Candidates By Location
San Diego | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 9% | |
Los Angeles | 9% | |
Akron | 4% | |
La Mesa | 2% | |
Other | 26% |
Classy Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Classy's Internship Program is generally somewhat difficult. Why intern at Classy? Employees are extremely happy at Classy and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Classy employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 75% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Classy?
Operations
Very Difficult33%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 3 Operations Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Classy
What is Classy address?
Classy location is at 350 10th Ave., Ste. 1300
Who is the CEO of Classy?
Classy CEO is Chris Himes, their score by employees is 86
What is Classy eNPS?
The eNPS for Classy is 56
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in Classy?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 68k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Classy?
The average salaries for Finance in Classy is 77k
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