Patent attributes
An automated system and method of payroll processing for charitable contributions. A self-service user interface prompts an operator to identify preferences for charitable projects. A charitable giving profile for the operator is generated from the preferences for charitable projects identified by the operator. Suggested charitable projects for the operator are identified using the charitable giving profile for the operator. Project information for the suggested charitable projects is displayed on the self-service user interface. Pay for the operator, including a donation of funds from the pay for the operator to the suggested charitable projects, is automatically processed. Funds from the pay for the operator are automatically distributed to the suggested charitable projects.