Entries by Adam Weinger

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, […]

8 Corporate Matching Gift Program Questions (and Answers!)

Corporate philanthropy plays a major role in nonprofits’ fundraising. These programs are often analyzed through the nonprofit perspective, but what about the company perspective? Taking advantage of matching gifts can be tricky for nonprofits when there aren’t clear guidelines provided, so this is where the responsibility shifts to the corporations implementing these programs. Businesses need […]

Matching Gift Opportunities: Top Companies in Detroit

At Double the Donation, we help nonprofits across the country increase their revenue through corporate matching gifts and volunteer grants. Through these programs, employers match the financial donations (or, provide a financial donation corresponding to volunteer hours) given by their employees to qualifying nonprofit organizations. We’ve found that the best place to start is by […]

Companies in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida which Double Donations through Employee Matching Gift Programs

At Double the Donation, we’re often asked about companies with matching gift programs in specific areas. We help nonprofits increase fundraising by optimizing potential matching gifts from their donors. The first place to start when trying to increase your organization’s matching gifts is to familiarize yourself with some of the top companies in your area […]