Highlighting Nonprofit Leaders in Matching Gift Fundraising
At Double the Donation, we are privileged to collaborate with some of the most impactful organizations in the nonprofit sector. These organizations are making significant strides in their missions while effectively leveraging workplace giving to support and expand their efforts. Through their innovative approaches, they are demonstrating how matching gifts and broader corporate philanthropy can amplify their impact and drive meaningful change.
In this article, we highlight just a few of the incredible individuals behind these organizations: passionate leaders advancing their causes with dedication, creativity, and a strong commitment to making a difference. Their success in workplace giving serves as an inspiration to nonprofits of all sizes, showcasing how strategic partnerships and employee engagement can transform fundraising efforts.
For organizations looking to elevate their impact and maximize their workplace giving programs, these stories provide valuable insights and inspiration for driving success.
American Cancer Society’s Annemarie Dillon
The American Cancer Society boasts impressive employee engagement and workplace giving initiatives, enabling their organization to raise more for their mission: to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. By securing internal buy-in, investing intentional time, and creating and distributing workplace giving resources, Annemarie Dillon serves as a standout example of how nonprofit professionals can transform fundraising efforts through effective communication strategies.
Through her ability to connect with employees and corporate partners alike, Dillon has helped increase participation rates, ensuring more donors are aware of matching gift opportunities. Her approach highlights the importance of making workplace giving both accessible and compelling for supporters, ultimately driving greater impact for the organization. Fundraisers who wish to improve their matching gift strategy can look to Dillon’s expertise to secure matching gifts, doubling the donations they’ve already secured.
About Annemarie Dillon:
Annemarie Dillon is a seasoned nonprofit professional with over 17 years of nonprofit experience in local and national organizations. She currently serves as the Director of Workplace Giving & Matching Gifts at the American Cancer Society, where she oversees operational processes and the strategic growth of nationwide matching gifts and employee giving programs between the American Cancer Society and its corporate partners.
Breakthrough T1D (previously JDRF)’s Courtney Davidson
Breakthrough T1D, formerly known as JDRF, continuously strengthens its mission through strategic workplace fundraising, including matching gifts and payroll giving programs. Matching gifts, in particular, have played a key role in maximizing donations and increasing donor participation, enabling the organization to accelerate its research, advocacy, and outreach initiatives.
At the helm of these efforts is Courtney Davidson, whose leadership and vision have been instrumental in advancing Breakthrough T1D’s workplace giving programs. With a deep commitment to improving the lives of those impacted by type 1 diabetes, Davidson is guiding the evolution of Breakthrough T1D’s workplace giving strategy. She is focused on strengthening tools, refining processes, and creating clearer pathways for employees and corporate partners to support the mission. Her dedication to innovative fundraising strategies and her ability to connect people to the cause position the program for long-term growth. Through this work, she supports Breakthrough T1D’s vision of a world without type 1 diabetes and inspires others to join the movement.
About Courtney Davidson:
With more than 20 years of experience in corporate fundraising, marketing, and business development, Courtney Davidson serves as Associate Vice President of Corporate Development at Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). She leads the National Corporate Development New Business team and the Workplace Giving & Matching Gifts program, developing strategies that expand corporate partnerships and drive funding to accelerate cures for type 1 diabetes.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Eric Robertson
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has long been a leader in the fight against cystic fibrosis, raising millions to support groundbreaking research, patient care, and advocacy efforts. By embracing innovative fundraising strategies, the Foundation has engaged a growing network of donors and corporate partners, maximizing the impact of every dollar raised. One of the most impactful strategies has been optimizing matching gift programs, enabling the Foundation to significantly boost fundraising results.
Eric Robertson, with his keen understanding of technology and automation, has played a pivotal role in streamlining and optimizing the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s matching gift fundraising efforts. Under his leadership, the Foundation has leveraged cutting-edge systems and strategies to streamline matching gift outreach, making it easier for donors to participate and for the organization to capture valuable corporate matches. By integrating these solutions into their broader fundraising strategy, Eric has not only increased participation rates but also enhanced the program’s overall efficiency.
About Eric Robertson:
As the Senior Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Eric Robertson has a deep understanding of both the technical and strategic aspects of nonprofit fundraising. With over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit space, Robertson brings an innovative approach to matching gifts, which has been key to unlocking new revenue streams, driving the Foundation’s success, and setting a benchmark for others in the nonprofit sector to follow.
Shriners Hospitals for Children: Pedro Diaz
Shriners Children’s has long been dedicated to delivering exceptional medical care to children, regardless of their families’ ability to pay. Renowned for its specialized expertise in pediatric burns, orthopedics, spinal cord injuries, and other complex conditions, the organization has earned a global reputation for both clinical excellence and compassionate care. One of the contributing factors to this success has been its workplace giving program, which provides vital funding for the life-changing services and treatment programs offered across its network.
Pedro Diaz played a pioneering role in creating and developing Shriners Children’s matching gift initiatives, making him an influential figure in the organization’s fundraising. Through his commitment and vision, he established a strong foundation for matching gift fundraising that has since expanded across major campaigns, elevating support from individual donors and corporate partners alike.
About Pedro Diaz:
Pedro Diaz is a seasoned nonprofit professional. Specializing in employer matching gift fundraising, he brings a deep understanding of both operational and relationship-driven elements. By dedicating countless hours to cultivating partnerships with corporations, donors, and internal teams, Pedro has strengthened his organization’s capacity to serve thousands of children each year.
Final Thoughts
As we reflect on the incredible impact these leaders have had on their organizations, it’s clear that their dedication to innovative fundraising strategies, particularly through workplace giving, has been a game-changer. From pioneering matching gift programs to embracing automation and technology, these individuals have set new standards for how nonprofits can engage supporters and maximize their fundraising potential.
Their work serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of investing in people, processes, and partnerships to drive long-term impact. Each of these leaders has demonstrated that when you combine passion for a cause with the right tools and strategies, the results can be transformative.
If you’re ready to elevate your organization’s fundraising efforts and explore how matching gifts and workplace giving can unlock new revenue streams, Double the Donation is here to help. Get in touch with us today to learn how we can help you implement these powerful strategies and drive success for your mission.
