Oyster for Impact

A program to help nonprofits and B Corporations unlock the benefits of distributed work.

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Empowering Nonprofits
and B Corporations

Oyster’s mission is to create a more equal world by making it possible for companies everywhere to hire people anywhere. In keeping with that mission, we want to help other impact-focused companies unlock the benefits of distributed work as they seek to have a positive influence on society.
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That’s what Oyster for Impact is all about. If you are a certified nonprofit or B Corporation anywhere in the world, you can enroll today to gain discounts on our products, access to educational resources, and more.

The Oyster platform is thoughtfully designed to support your needs to legally hire and onboard full-time employees in 180+ countries. Compliance, local laws, financing, local currency pay, invoicing, health benefits, equity, expensing and more, all taken care of so you can focus on hiring.

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How we're supporting mission-driven companies

Members that enroll gain access to discounts on our global employment products, free enrollment in our educational program Oyster Academy, and unique opportunities to showcase their work at our annual conference. As the program grows, members will be able to tap into a community of globally distributed mission-driven companies where they can share knowledge, build relationships, and collaborate with other impact-oriented organizations.

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Discounts

Use Oyster to hire, pay, and manage global team members at a reduced rate.
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Education

Learn the skills you need to thrive in a distributed  environment through free enrollment in Oyster Academy.

Showcase

Receive free passes to our annual conference Ascent and apply to showcase the work you're doing.
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Community

Gain access to exclusive meetups where you can connect with other impact-oriented organizations.

FAQs

How do I know if my company qualifies?

Companies can enroll in ‘Oyster for Impact’ by providing a copy of their 501(c)(3) determination letter, benefit corporation certification, or equivalent documentation.

I’m an existing Oyster customer, can I enroll?

Yes! Customers that are certified nonprofits or benefit corporations can become members.

My company already has a discount, what happens to that if we sign up to Oyster for Impact?

Companies can only qualify for one discount at a time— whichever is biggest.

Can I hire employees from anywhere in the world?

For the time being, the discounts can only be applied when companies hire team members who are based in one of our top hiring destinations.

Is there a time limit to this offer?

Eligible companies that enroll in the Oyster for Impact program can access the discounts for as long as they remain Oyster customers.

Apply as a Nonprofit or B Corporation

Oyster for Impact is open to certified nonprofits and B Corporations anywhere in the world. Apply now by completing the form below.

Manage your team of all-stars, wherever you find them

With Oyster, you can work with the best talent — in the world. Use our Platform to automate the complexities of scaling a global team, including compliance, payroll and health benefits

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Hire anywhere, quickly

Compliantly hire full-time employees or contractors in 180+ countries with the terms and benefits expected in local areas.

Instantly generate compliant local contracts. Hire and onboard team members in days (not weeks).
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Fast invoicing and global payments

Manage your entire global payroll in a single monthly invoice and pay your global team in just a few clicks. Pay employees in their local currency, at no additional cost.
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Outsourced local HR & legal expertise

You don’t need to become an expert in employment law in every country where you hire — we’ve got your back when it comes to local legal and HR guidance and help you navigate scaling your global team.
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Guides to help your organization

A collection of valuable free resources to help you and your team learn more with our detailed guides on global payroll and benefits, talent acquisition, managing distributed teams, remote work and more.
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