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Q2 Announces Fourth Annual Philanthropy Fund Grant Cycle

1. Q2 announces $150,000 grant cycle for global nonprofits. 2. Q2 Philanthropy Fund promotes community engagement and CSR initiatives. 3. Grant applications are open until August 1, 2025, with specific eligibility criteria. 4. Over 23,000 volunteer hours by Q2 employees dedicated to philanthropy in 2024. 5. Q2 strengthens its brand image through strategic partnerships for grant-making.

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Q2's philanthropy enhances corporate reputation, attracting socially conscious investors. Increased brand goodwill can bolster stock performance, akin to CSR impacts seen in tech firms.

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The grant initiative supports Q2's reputation as a socially responsible company, likely attracting investors. Philanthropic efforts can lead to improved financial performance and community relationships.

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Positive community impact fosters sustained customer loyalty and brand equity. Long-term CSR strategies often correlate with enduring stock value gains, evidenced by other firms' experiences.

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-Fourth annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund to award $150,000 in grants to nonprofits across the globe AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced its fourth annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund grant application cycle, which will award $150,000 in grants to nonprofits across the globe to further its mission of building strong and diverse communities. The initiative is led in partnership with Austin Community Foundation (ACF), a grantmaking public charity, to make it easier and more accessible for nonprofit organizations to apply for grants from Q2. To remain objective and ensure Q2 employees play a role, the selection committee is made up of Q2 employees who review and evaluate the recipients and determine the winners. The Q2 Philanthropy Fund is a part of Q2 Spark, Q2’s corporate social responsibility program designed to further Q2’s mission to help build strong and diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. In 2024 alone, Q2 employees volunteered more than 23,000 hours for over 1,200 philanthropic organizations; combined with employee giving, Q2 contributed more than $1.6 million to philanthropic organizations worldwide. “We are proud to announce the fourth annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund grant cycle,” said Q2 Chief People Officer Kim Rutledge. “Grants play a vital role in enabling nonprofits to fulfill their missions, and we’re honored to contribute to their impact. Through our continued partnership with ACF, we’re committed to a fair and transparent grantmaking process that supports meaningful change.” ACF is a grantmaking public charity dedicated to improving the lives of people in a specific region and beyond. ACF helps support Q2’s process of managing grant requests to continue to ensure greater access to grant funding through a transparent, rigorous, and equitable process. They also serve as a connector across a robust network of philanthropic organizations, community leaders, and fellow philanthropists, allowing Q2’s efforts to benefit more people and communities. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for a grant through the Q2 Philanthropy Fund. The deadline to apply is August 1, 2025. In order to be considered eligible, an organization must: have tax-exempt status under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(b)(1)(a)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code and units of government or have a 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsor. Nonprofit organizations that operate in the following geographic areas are welcome to apply: if located in the U.S., the organization must work in the cities where Q2 has an office: Austin, TX; Cary, NC, Charlotte, NC; Des Moines, IA; Lincoln, NE; and Minneapolis, MN. For those nonprofits outside of the U.S., they must work in a location where Q2 has an established legal entity and employee presence in London, UK; Sydney, Australia; Toronto, Canada; Bangalore, India; Monterrey, Mexico City, or Guadalajara, Mexico. To learn more about grant application requirements and apply for a grant, please visit: https://www.q2.com/q2-philanthopy-fund ABOUT AUSTIN COMMUNITY FUND Austin Community Foundation mobilizes ideas and resources to strengthen Central Texas. ACF is focused on advancing economic mobility and housing affordability, and it uses varied tools – data, convening, and philanthropic dollars – to implement its strategy. Established in 1977, ACF stewards $574 million in total assets under management. In 2024, ACF granted nearly $64 million to the community, mostly through donor advised funds. Learn more at AustinCF.org. ABOUT Q2 HOLDINGS, INC. Q2 is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, serving banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Q2 enables its financial institution and fintech customers to provide comprehensive, data-driven digital engagement solutions for consumers, small businesses and corporate clients. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Q2 has offices worldwide and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the stock symbol QTWO. To learn more, please visit Q2.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and X to stay up to date. More News From Q2 Holdings, Inc.

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