The Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide is a call for leaders in business, government, education, philanthropy, and community to join Digitunity and our national collective of nearly 1,500 frontline, community-level organizations in the effort to close the digital divide.
By aligning the passion and dedication of digital inclusion organizations with the support and collective voice of leaders of influence, we can elevate this issue and create lasting impact across the US.
Each organization that signs the Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide commits to:
Contribute
Make a meaningful contribution to support digital equity. Such as, a donation of new or end-of-cycle computers to charitable organizations, or a financial contribution to advance this critical work.
Engage
Engage employees, stakeholders, and constituents in the work of digital inclusion.
Share
Introduce other leaders in business, government, education, philanthropy, and community to the Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide.
Benefits of Signing The Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide
Each organization who signs the Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide will be recognized on the Corporate Pledge website at Digitunity.org. Each organization will be included in a quarterly press release announcing the new pledged entities that join the list of existing organizations. Social media and other ongoing public relations campaigns will promote overall participation, engagement, and outcomes.
We are thrilled that so many leading organizations across business, government, philanthropy, and community are joining us on this journey. We look forward to welcoming additional leadership in the coming months.
Join Digitunity and the Digital Opportunity Network to help ensure all people have equitable access to digital tools and skills.
I pledge to take action to support digital equity.
Sign The Pledge
The Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide is an important step toward creating an inclusive future that sustains job growth and ensures underrepresented groups have access to the technology needed to thrive in today and tomorrow’s digitally-connected society.
Please fill out the following form completely.
By submitting this form, the following organization pledges to take action to support digital equity by:
- Advocating for the needs of those most affected by the technology gap.
- Donating resources, funds, used technology, and time in support of populations in need.
You will receive a copy of the pledge document via email upon submittal.
Get The Pledge
Alternatively, you can download the pledge. Then, return it to us via mail or email by clicking the button below.
Enter your information below to receive The Pledge via email or immediately download a pdf copy for signature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Digitunity and the pledge process.
The Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide is a call for leaders in business, government, education, philanthropy, and community to join Digitunity and our national collective of nearly 1,500 frontline, community-level organizations in the effort to close the digital divide.
Each business leader who signs the Pledge commits their organization to:
- Contribute – Make a meaningful contribution to support digital equity. Such as, a donation of new or end-of-cycle computers to charitable organizations, or financial contribution to advance this critical work.
- Engage – Engage employees, stakeholders, and constituents in the work of digital inclusion.
- Share – Introduce other leaders in business, government, education, philanthropy, and community to The Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide.
Each leader who commits to the Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide will be:
- Recognized by name and organization on The Corporate Pledge website.
- Included in a quarterly press release announcing the new organizations that join.
- Featured in promotional and media campaigns to promote overall participation and adoption.
- Provided ongoing opportunities for active participation and engagement that bolster desired outcomes.
- Given access to a variety of tools, resources, research, and thought-leadership opportunities.
Digitunity works to ensure all barriers that limit equitable opportunity to participate in our digitally connected society are removed.
Digitunity, and its predecessor organization, has worked in the digital inclusion space since the 1980s, connecting donors of technology with organizations serving marginalized individuals in need.
Hundreds of thousands of people have benefitted since the effort’s inception. Today, we lead a national strategy to eliminate the technology gap at scale.
There are many ways to support pledge efforts in your organization. A few examples include:
- Technology product donations
- Financial support to advance this critical work
- Volunteer mobilization of employees, customers, and stakeholders
- Grants and awards programs that support digital equity and sustainability
- Raising public awareness
- Introducing other leaders in your community to The Pledge.
We strive for national systems change and advocate for the rights of all people to have equitable access to decent, affordable computers, digital literacy, and the support they need to thrive in our digitally-connected world.
No. However, we encourage you to make a donation to Digitunity to further support our efforts.
Yes. You will be recognized by name and organization on The Corporate Pledge website, a quarterly press release announcing the new organizations that join, and in awareness building campaigns.
The pledge is open to corporate leaders in business, government, education, philanthropy, and community.
Yes.