When Jason McKenzie founded Visios, he wrote down one sentence that still guides every decision the company makes: "We exist to be generous, and we just happen to be good at technology."
Today, that sentence has a number behind it. Visios, a veteran-owned Salesforce partner based in St. Augustine, Florida, has now given $166,155 directly to people-focused organizations since 2021. It is a milestone worth celebrating, not because of the amount, but because of the people it represents.
It Started with an $80 Check
The first gift Visios ever made was an $80 check to a local church. It was not a large gift. But it set a pattern that has never changed: when Visios earns, Visios gives.
That principle became a formal commitment. Five percent of all Visios revenue is donated automatically to organizations that serve people. Not profit. Revenue. The gift happens before anything else, which means generosity is never something left over at the end of the year.
"Generosity is not a marketing line for us," McKenzie says. "It is the reason the business exists. Salesforce is how we fund it."
The 5% Pledge in Action
Every project Visios delivers, every support hour and every accelerator license contributes to the pledge. Clients are part of the story whether they realize it or not. When a nonprofit invests in Salesforce with Visios, part of that investment flows back into the sector to serve even more people.
Since 2021, Visios has served 61 mission-driven organizations. Over the same period, the 5% pledge has grown from a single $80 check into more than $166,000 in direct giving.
Mission Partners Making a Difference
The funds support organizations doing remarkable, people-first work:
- A community outreach ministry serves vulnerable communities with practical care and the hope that comes with it.
- A global relief organization brings food, disaster relief and community support to people in need across the United States and around the world.
- The local church that received that very first gift continues to serve its community and care for families in need.
These are not distant causes. Many are organizations Visios has served, prayed alongside and worked with closely. Giving back to them is personal.
Values That Shape the Work
Generosity sits alongside four other values that define how Visios operates:
- Customer First. Every recommendation starts with what is best for the organization, not what is easiest to sell.
- Transparent. Clear pricing, honest timelines and open communication, even when the news is hard.
- Veteran Owned. McKenzie served in the U.S. Air Force, and half of the Visios team are veterans. Discipline, accountability and service are built into the culture.
- Hope Filled. The work matters because the people behind every record matter.
- Generosity. Giving comes first, and it shapes every other choice.
An Embedded Team, Not an Hourly Vendor
Those values also explain how Visios delivers its Salesforce work. Rather than billing by the hour and disappearing between projects, Visios operates as an embedded team that becomes part of each client's organization.
Each partnership is supported by a four-role pod:
- Customer Success keeps the relationship healthy and makes sure every effort ties back to the organization's goals.
- Product Owner translates mission priorities into a clear, prioritized plan of work.
- Platform Architect designs a Salesforce foundation that will scale with the organization for years.
- Support & Enablement handles day-to-day requests and trains staff so they grow more confident in the system.
The team joins standups, shares communication channels and plans alongside client staff. The result is long-term partnership instead of transactional projects, and steady progress instead of start-and-stop engagements.
Looking Ahead
Passing $150,000 in giving is a milestone, not a finish line. As Visios grows, so does the pledge. Every new partnership means more resources for organizations that feed families, house veterans, respond to disasters and care for communities.
"We are grateful to every organization that has trusted us with their work," McKenzie says. "You are not just our clients. You are part of how this company gives."
To learn more about Visios, our values or how we serve nonprofits, faith-based organizations and veteran support organizations, start a conversation with our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Visios 5% pledge?
Visios donates 5% of all revenue, not profit, directly to people-focused organizations.
How much has Visios given back?
Visios has given $166,155 to mission partners since 2021.
Is Visios a veteran-owned business?
Yes. Visios was founded by U.S. Air Force veteran Jason McKenzie, and half of the team are veterans.
What is an embedded Salesforce team?
It is a dedicated group, here a four-role pod, that works as part of a client's organization over the long term rather than billing hour by hour for individual tasks.