Community Involvement - Baird Careers

Baird has a long tradition of giving back to the communities where our associates live and work.

Our ongoing commitment to building relationships in the community and empowering associates to get involved is central to our culture. We believe that one helping hand can ignite significant and positive change. Whether associates are volunteering their time and talent, donating generously, or influencing others to get involved in the community, their impact is felt and can be-far reaching. Learn more.

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Baird Foundation Contributions to Qualified Nonprofits in 2022

$5.4+ million, including more than $3+ million in associate match charitable contributions

2022 Baird Foundation Giving by Area of Focus

Health & Human Services: 37%
Education: 26%
Arts: 9%
Other*: 28%

*Includes ethnic, religious, environmental, professional and youth organizations.

Baird Gives to United Way in 2022

Over $4.1 million total donated by Baird and its associates
66 participating Baird locations

Baird Gives Back Week

Many Baird associates team up during Baird Gives Back Week, an event held annually in the spring, to help with projects such as preparing and serving food, tutoring students, working with seniors, building homes and cleaning up parks.

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Baird supports and recognizes the passion of our associates for giving in various ways, including:

Baird Gives Back: Provides associates with an extra paid day off each year to volunteer in their communities.
Baird Foundation Matching Gift Program: Matches a portion of Baird associates’ nonprofit contributions.
Brenton H. Rupple Citizenship Award: Presented annually to an associate who makes outstanding contributions to civic, charitable and academic organizations.