Entries by Adam Weinger

3 Keys for Private Schools to Maximize Matching Gift Programs

Are you a K-12 private school looking to raise more money from employee matching gift programs? If so, this article is for you! A significant percentage of the companies that offer to match employee donations will double donations to K-12 private schools. But just because companies offer these programs, doesn’t mean your school’s parents and […]

Have Retirees who Volunteer? Receive Grants from their Former Employers!

Volunteer grants for retirees are one of the most overlooked sources of fundraising for nonprofits. But given that retirees are the most committed volunteers for many organizations, there’s value in promoting volunteer grants to these supporters. At Double the Donation, we help nonprofits raise more money from employee matching gift and volunteer grant programs. While we’re […]

Matching Gifts: Requests for Non-Personal Donations

Corporate philanthropy is a tricky topic for most nonprofit professionals, because there are so many guidelines and restrictions that come with them. However, that does not mean your nonprofit should give up on developing a corporate giving strategy. Oftentimes, both potential donors and nonprofits run into the issue of non-personal donations. From the donor perspective, […]

Companies that Match Gifts to Elementary Schools

Often, educational institutions have avid supporters who make major donations. However, pinpointing which employers will match these donations can be difficult. This is because of the multitude of guidelines surrounding eligible organizations. High schools and higher education institutions often receive matching gift funds, but elementary schools and PTAs can also be major recipients of match-eligible […]

Donor-Advised Funds: Are DAFs Eligible for Matching Gifts?

Donor-advised funds (DAF), which make giving charitable donations simple and easy, are quickly gaining popularity, but because nonprofits don’t know the ins and outs, they might not be fully taking advantage of them. As a nonprofit professional, you likely know the DAF basics, such as how they allow donors to give today and receive a […]

Spotlight on YourCause: Manage Matching Gifts

Looking for information on YourCause or companies which use YourCause’s corporate philanthropy platform? Good news! While Double the Donation is a completely separate and non-related company, we can share much of the information you’re looking for on YourCause.   What Does YourCause Do? YourCause is the provider of the CSRconnect Employee Engagement Platform. CSRconnect is an online […]

Tax Benefits of Corporate Matching Gifts: The Basics

As a result of a growing understanding of the importance of corporate social responsibility, businesses are implementing more and more employee giving programs. These programs give employees a voice in where their company’s philanthropic dollars end up. For businesses, corporate giving is a great way to promote their company while giving back to the community. For […]

What to Know | Religious Organizations and Matching Gifts

Religiously affiliated fundraisers like yourself are constantly on the lookout for new sources of revenue to better support their missions. One such opportunity is with corporate matching gift programs. Yet there tends to be a bit of nuance when it comes to religious organizations and matching gifts, and leaders of religious groups such as churches, […]