With matching gift programs companies are able to give back to the causes their employees care about. Nonprofits can maximize their fundraising through these programs by familiarizing themselves with companies in their area that offering these benefits to their employees. It ca often be a difficult task to discover all the companies that have matching […]
Are you a Houston nonprofit? Are you taking full advantage of the variety of matching gift programs offered by local and national employers? If not, you’re leaving fundraising dollars on the table. Energy is one of the most philanthropic industries in the United States, and Houston is home to many leading energy companies. Nearly all […]
Here at Double the Donation, we specialize in helping nonprofits increase their donations through corporate match programs such as matching gifts and volunteer grants. Both of these programs involve a corporation matching a contribution made by an employee to an eligible nonprofit, and these initiatives can be a great source of funding for local nonprofits […]
Volunteer Grants (aka Dollars for Doers) programs are an up and coming form of corporate giving. Unlike matching gift programs, in which corporations match donations from employees, these programs match volunteer effort from employees with corporate donations. If you haven’t been following Double the Donation’s blog, catch up on part 1 of this topic where […]
Double the Donation receives requests from nonprofits across the country asking about corporate matching gifts in their area. We decided to create a list of some of those companies in the Raleigh, NC that offer these programs. Nonprofits can double their donations from donors who work for companies offering matching gifts. List of Companies in […]
Dollars for Doers grants can substantially boost your fundraising revenue, but first, your organization should understand the basics. In this article, we’ll break down the definition of Dollars for Doers grants and walk you through effective strategies to raise more. Specifically, we’ll cover: What are Dollars for Doers Grants? How Dollars for Doers Programs Work […]
Nonprofits and Double the Donation Double the Donation often receives requests from nonprofits asking if there are companies in their city offering matching gift programs. Matching gifts from donor’s employers should be critical element of fundraising for any organization. These programs can increase a nonprofit’s charitable donations without having donor’s contribute more funds. Employee Matching Gifts in […]
Does your organization have a strategy in place to maximize fundraising from employee matching gift programs? If not, taking donors and members to company specific matching gift forms is a great place to start. Directing donors and members directly to matching gift forms is far more effective than suggesting they “reach out to HR”. In […]
Through their matching gift programs, corporations pledge to match the donations made by their employees to approved nonprofits. These programs are a powerful force for increasing donations to your organization, and you want to capitalize on them when you can! Many cities across the nation are hubs for these programs and contain a variety of […]
Social media – we all use it in one way or another. Whether we’re connecting with friends or catching up on the latest breaking news, social media has become an integral part of the daily routines of many. But are you maximizing the impact of your social media platforms for your fundraising efforts, specifically in […]
