This year, nonprofit leaders faced compounding pressures: significant shifts in the funding landscape coupled with the urgent need to responsibly adopt AI. Amid these challenges, building sector-wide resilience became more critical than ever. We responded strategically by launching two cohort-based programs: NTEN's initiative addressing security and privacy practices for tech nonprofits, and Raise for Good's program focused on funding diversification.

We expanded our geographic reach and impact through new partnerships. We established a multi-year partnership with Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience (CCNDR) to develop a sector framework for nonprofit cyber confidence that takes a nonprofit through four stages: assess its posture, access what's useful, act on what matters most, and amplify what works so others can follow. In Australia, we partnered with Infoxchange to build the cybersecurity capability of the nonprofit sector. Over two years, they will support up to 100 organizations through a tailored mentoring service, providing cyber security evaluations, guided implementation of top priorities like MFA and user access management, and ongoing support. 

Our Nonprofit Technology Fellowship continues to demonstrate strong demand - the fifth cohort saw a 218% year-over-year increase in applications, with our most geographically diverse group yet. By investing in security infrastructure, funding diversification, and human expertise, we're enabling nonprofits to operate effectively amid unprecedented change - protecting both their operations and the communities they serve.

Recognizing that a powerful product is only part of the solution, we expanded our support for nonprofit customers through comprehensive technical services designed to meet organizations where they are. We significantly enhanced our nonprofit product bundle, adding Identity Governance Lite and Privileged Access Management to the free tier for the first time - extending critical security capabilities to more nonprofits. To help organizations maximize these tools, we introduced Okta for Good Technical Services for Nonprofits, a tiered approach to implementation support:

• Self-guided implementation provides nonprofits with on-demand resources including Okta Learning courses, the Customer Success Hub, and the Okta Quick Launch Guide for organizations wanting to move at their own pace.

• Technical coaching offers up to 10 hours of hands-on implementation guidance, helping nonprofits navigate early-to-middle stages of deployment with direct expert support.

• Pro bono professional services provide one-on-one complimentary implementation guidance from Okta-certified nonprofit partners or Okta's professional services team for organizations that have already begun their Okta deployment.

In 2025, 99 nonprofits benefited from these expanded offerings. This multi-layered approach ensures nonprofits can access the right level of support at the right time, accelerating their ability to strengthen security practices and operate more effectively in an increasingly digital landscape.

Generative AI promises to be the extra staff member every resource-strapped nonprofit needs. Yet for the sector that is heavily attacked by cybercriminals globally, rushing into AI adoption without establishing security guardrails risks exposing sensitive data and eroding beneficiary trust. Nonprofits are already using AI to streamline operations and unlock data-driven insights. Our responsibility is ensuring they do so effectively and securely. To understand their needs, we conducted research with more than 20 nonprofit leaders, tech funders, and AI experts. We found nonprofits caught between funder pressure and insufficient resources, many lacking adequate security measures and data protection policies.

Our research identified four nonprofit categories, each with specific guidance needs. To address these needs, we're investing in human capacity and hands-on guidance. Through partnerships with Taproot Foundation and Tech to the Rescue, we're matching nonprofit leaders with pro bono expertise, strategic consulting and custom technology support to help nonprofits adopt AI responsibly, including focuses on change management and data governance. Responsible AI adoption requires addressing AI-specific ethical considerations, beneficiary well-being, and inclusivity. By grounding nonprofit AI use in pragmatic, security-first approaches, we're enabling the sector to advance their missions confidently without introducing preventable risks.

The global cybersecurity talent shortage demands sustained action. Our research with Opportunity@Work revealed that approximately 1 million workers in cybersecurity are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs) — individuals without four-year degrees — representing 41% of the workforce. These workers face rising barriers to entry, with job postings open to STARs declining from 44% to 41% between 2010 and 2024. The research identified clear career pathways and entry points like "Computer Support Specialist" roles, showing STARs are essential to building a robust talent pipeline.

Together, we're driving insights into action—supporting efforts to shift employer hiring practices, highlight STAR successes, and expand accessible career pathways. We deepened partnerships with existing grantees, including funding Year Up United's IT Pathways program and Genesys Works' cybersecurity curriculum, which will reach 800+ high school students and young adults annually with mentorship and training.

We invested in organizations enabling AI literacy through partnerships with aiEDU, Code.org, and Techbridge Girls. We continued aligning to our technical talent hubs by expanding globally, including a partnership with FIT (Fastrack into Information Technology) in Ireland to integrate cybersecurity training into apprenticeship programs for 500 tech apprentices. Finally, we deployed Cyber 101 sessions to 550+ participants across our grantee network, building foundational security knowledge and inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity and AI professionals.

2025 was a strong year for our employee impact program. 91% of employees participated in Okta for Good through giving and/or volunteering, and our collective employee efforts reached more than 5,000 nonprofits worldwide. During the holiday season, we hosted our annual Holiday Giving Campaign. In less than two weeks, 90% of our company participated, supporting nearly 3,900 causes and providing more than $600,000 to our communities.

Our employees are committed to driving impact year-round. Through our Community Grants program, we foster connections through team volunteerism and provide financial contributions to the organizations we support. This year, employees organized more than 140 volunteer events that engaged more than 1,600 employee volunteers. We're proud of how our employees embody our mission to build a more secure world where everyone can belong and thrive. Their sustained commitment strengthens the communities we serve and demonstrates that meaningful change happens when organizations activate their full capacity for good.

We recognize that meaningful impact happens when social responsibility is woven into how we work. This year, we deepened integration of social impact across employee programs—from onboarding to leadership development—creating opportunities for employees to drive change while building critical skills.

• Internship Programs: We hosted 22 interns through Year Up United (six-month full-time) and Genesys Works (senior year, part-time). These programs provide young people meaningful work experiences while giving employees opportunities to develop management and coaching skills—capabilities essential in an AI-driven workplace.

• Learning & Development: We embedded impact across L&D through skills-based volunteerism, enabling employees to solve organizational challenges for nonprofits. With integration into programs designed for Directors and Senior Director-level employees, and ongoing engagement through our Leadership Summit, we strengthen our leaders’ social impact connection and leadership capabilities.

• Nonprofit Board Leadership: Through our partnership with Board.Dev, we've placed 7 technical leaders on nonprofit boards, focusing on technology governance and providing strategic guidance.

• Onboarding & Events: We integrated volunteer activities into onboarding for U.S.-based Account Executives, reaching new employees early. We also promoted our grantees at industry events and integrated social impact into Oktane, elevating nonprofit visibility across our ecosystem.

Beyond providing financial support, we continued delivering comprehensive value to help our grantees meet their missions. This year, we deepened our commitment to trust-based philanthropy by designing a grantee-centered assessment process to better understand and respond to the needs of our global partner network across 14 countries.

We conducted a rigorous third-party assessment that revealed critical insights across capacity-strengthening priorities: technology and security investments, AI adoption and data management capabilities, financial sustainability and funding diversification strategies, and leadership development and staff wellness support. The assessment equipped us with actionable insights to prioritize investments aligned with genuine partner needs—enabling us to deliver more targeted, responsive support. Recognizing that AI is fundamentally reshaping how nonprofits work and deliver impact, we immediately responded by hosting an AI 101 session—an introductory workshop on AI basics—bringing together more than 100 nonprofit leaders from across our grantee network to build foundational knowledge and explore use cases.

We continued our practice of multi-year commitments to core anchor partners, providing financial stability that enables long-term planning, program sustainability, and greater impact. When funders listen deeply, invest in rigorous grantee-centered processes, and commit to multi-year partnerships, we create responsive philanthropy that drives meaningful change.

In 2025, we continued our efforts to reduce emissions across our global footprint while advancing new sustainability initiatives:

• Real Estate & Energy Efficiency: We right-sized our real estate portfolio by selecting highly efficient, all-electric buildings and developed green lease language embedding sustainability into our operations. We successfully incorporated this language into two lease negotiations and are rolling it out across our future property portfolio, supporting our FY2030 target of 67% absolute reduction in workplace emissions (Scope 1 & 2).

• Business Travel: We continued participation in the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) and made a multi-year investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates through United's Eco-Skies Alliance. While emissions increased with business growth, we track and share carbon data with leadership bi-annually to identify further mitigation opportunities.

• Vendor Engagement: We launched our first sustainability contractual addendum—adding language on science-based targets and GHG inventories to supplier contracts. This rollout drives accountability across our supply chain and aligns with our partnership in the Business Council on Climate Change (BC3).

Sustainability isn't just good for the planet; it's good for business. Sustainability has become a driver of growth and customer trust. At Okta, we're advancing sustainability through an integrated ecosystem approach that delivers both environmental and business value.

• Sustainable AI Strategy: We developed a comprehensive Sustainable AI strategy to ensure innovation advances sustainability. We measure AI environmental impact, engage vendors on sustainable practices, and share best practices with peers on reducing and investing in renewable electricity. We are planning to expand our 100% renewable electricity program to cover top AI enterprise tools and create employee resources on sustainable AI use. By using AI efficiently—choosing appropriate models, selecting vendors with strong practices—we save money and energy while demonstrating responsible scaling.

• Sustainable Finance: We engaged our banks to communicate our priorities around sustainable investing, leveraging our financial influence to drive systemic change across the financial sector.

Together, these initiatives embed sustainability across our ecosystem - from technology to partnerships to capital allocation - creating measurable environmental and business impact.

As AI adoption accelerates globally, energy demands are intensifying. We believe companies have a responsibility to address the energy strain AI creates—not just operationally, but by driving systemic change through strategic investment and partnership.

This year, we continued achieving 100% renewable electricity across our offices, remote workforce, and cloud service providers. 89% of our renewable energy comes from projects with significant social impact co-benefits, including the Visalia Schools Solar Project reducing school utility costs, solar installations for low-income households through PosiGen Louisiana, solar-powered mini-grids in Nigeria via NXT Grid, and digital community centers in Guatemala through New Sun Road.

We deepened our philanthropic investments in renewable energy, recognizing its potential to unlock social impact across workforce development and technology enablement—core areas aligned to our overall strategy. Through our Climate Action philanthropy, we expanded partnerships with Honnold Foundation to enable solar energy projects across the United States, India, and the Philippines, and deepened our work with GRID Alternatives supporting solar installations and job training for low-income and Tribal communities. We also invested in ecosystem partners like The Solutions Project and CLIMA Fund to shift funding paradigms and scale community-led renewable energy solutions globally.

By aligning our operational renewable energy commitment with strategic philanthropic investments, we demonstrate how companies can address AI's energy demands responsibly - embedding sustainability into growth while advancing global energy access and resilience.