A retention crisis is quietly undermining the hard work of donor stewardship teams across the country. According to recent reports, the percentage of organizations prioritizing donor retention has dropped sharply. While this trend is troubling, it also reveals a powerful, often-overlooked opportunity: the chance to secure your organization’s financial future and stand out from your peers by mastering truly effective donor stewardship.
With the average donor retention rate hovering at a challenging 40%, the key to unlocking sustainable growth isn’t simply finding new supporters, but building authentic, lasting relationships with the people who already believe in your mission. This journey begins with understanding what modern donor care truly entails and developing a proactive, personal plan. For that reason, we’ll help you dive into donor stewardship by reviewing the following topics:
With a better understanding of donor stewardship and a dedicated plan, you can make stewardship an ongoing, iterative process at your organization and consistently build enduring donor relationships.
What is donor stewardship?
Donor stewardship is the process of extending a relationship beyond the donor’s gift. The ultimate goal of donor stewardship is to encourage them to give again by building a deeper connection. Developing that sense of loyalty will make your fundraising efforts more seamless in the future because you’ll have a strong supporter base to tap into.
For stewardship to be effective, nonprofits must form mutually beneficial relationships with their donors. While nonprofits receive financial support, donors get to feel good about the impact they’ve made and join a community of people passionate about your cause. To build these relationships, nonprofits implement stewardship strategies that keep donors informed about the impact of their gifts and offer additional engagement opportunities.
The relationship between donor stewardship and retention
Donor retention is the percentage of donors who return to contribute to your organization after their initial gift. You can calculate your donor retention rate by dividing the number of donors who gave again this year by the number of donors who contributed last year, then multiplying that number by 100.
In recent years, donor retention has been declining, with an overall rate of 42.6%, down 3.5% from the previous year. There are costs associated with acquiring new donors, and when your donor retention rate is low, your organization has to continually maximize the time, effort, and resources it invests in donor acquisition.
Donor stewardship helps your organization conserve resources and build a more reliable donor pool. You need regular communication to remind donors of your cause and the vital role their support plays. With a dedicated donor stewardship plan, you can stay in touch with donors and ultimately retain them.
Additionally, retained donors are more valuable to your organization because they give more, more often, and are more likely to engage with your nonprofit in other ways. Given that 94% of recurring donors prefer to give to their causes of choice monthly, stewarding these donors helps you build a consistent community of supporters rather than a sporadic, constantly shifting list of one-time donors.
Lastly, you already have data on previous donors in your database or a constituent relationship management (CRM) platform. You can use this information to re-engage and steward these relationships, as you now know more about their interests and preferences. With a data-driven stewardship approach, you can meet donors where they are and personalize your communications to retain their support.
How donor stewardship fits into the cultivation cycle
Donor cultivation is the process of acquiring new donors and strengthening relationships with them. While donor stewardship is the last step in the cultivation cycle, it’s essential to understand each step in the process and how it informs your stewardship efforts:
1. Identification
The first step in the donor cultivation cycle is to identify potential donors. This step may involve reviewing your CRM for supporters who may be interested in donating, identifying previous or lapsed donors, or conducting outreach to entirely new supporters.
Some strategies for identifying prospective donors include:
- Prospect research. When you’re looking for potential major donors, conducting prospect research can help you determine supporters’ giving capacity and willingness to contribute. That way, you can focus your outreach on those who are most likely to make a significant contribution.
- Existing connections. Current supporters and stakeholders in your organization can help you identify people in their networks who may be interested in contributing to your cause. Ask your board members, major donors, and staff if they have any connections they can leverage.
- Surveys. Sometimes the best way to identify if someone would be interested in giving is to ask them. Send surveys to your supporter base asking them if they’re open to making a monetary contribution and what type of gift they would like to make.
In this stage, it’s crucial to emphasize your nonprofit’s mission and let potential donors know the impact their contributions could make.
2. Qualification
Now that you’ve identified potential donors, it’s time to narrow down that list further to prioritize those with the highest giving likelihood. Some factors you may assess to determine the most qualified potential donors are:
- Previous engagement. Potential donors may have interacted with your organization in ways other than donating, such as attending an event, volunteering, following your social media accounts, or signing up for your newsletter. These interactions demonstrate potential donors’ interest in your nonprofit and may indicate their likelihood to donate.
- Wealth markers. Identifying potential donors’ capacity to give is especially useful for determining who may become a major donor. These wealth indicators may include real estate ownership, stock holdings, and business affiliations.
- Affinity markers. Just because someone has the capacity to give doesn’t mean they’re interested in contributing. Affinity markers, such as political involvement and prior support for other charitable causes, help you assess the alignment between a potential donor’s values and your organization’s mission.
While some of this information may be stored in your CRM or found in public records, it can be helpful to work with a fundraising consultant or data provider who can acquire this data for you.
3. Cultivation
The cultivation step involves laying the foundation for a long-term relationship with prospects. Before soliciting a donation, introduce potential donors to your organization and invite them to get involved with:
- Educational materials. Allow prospects to learn more about your mission and work by providing them with educational materials. Send them introductory pamphlets, videos of your beneficiaries, and summaries of your services so they can become more familiar with your organization.
- Volunteer opportunities. When prospects volunteer with your nonprofit, they’ll receive hands-on experience with your cause. As a result, they may develop a connection to your mission and be more open to donating.
- Events. An event is a perfect opportunity for prospects to meet current donors and find out why they support your cause. Consider inviting prospects to your next fundraising or advocacy event so they can become immersed in your community and determine if they’d like to become more involved.
Personalizing your communications with prospects is also a powerful way to build relationships with them. Use data from your CRM to better understand your prospects and tailor your communications accordingly. For example, if a prospect recently volunteered with your nonprofit, thank them for their support and follow up with additional volunteer opportunities they may be interested in.
4. Solicitation
After getting to know potential donors and informing them about your organization, you can begin soliciting donations. When making your initial asks, keep these tips in mind:
Be specific.
Using the data you’ve gathered about your prospects, suggest a specific donation amount that aligns with their giving capacity. You should also be clear about what that amount of money will allow your nonprofit to accomplish. For example, an animal shelter might specify that a $100 donation allows it to restock its pet food supply for one week.
Appeal to prospects’ emotions.
Don’t be afraid to use emotionally charged language to show prospects why they should care about your cause and how they have the power to make an impact. Including a testimonial from a beneficiary or current donor can help make a prospect’s potential impact more tangible.
Mention matching gift opportunities.
Did you know that 84% of people say they’re more likely to donate if a match is offered, and 1 in 3 donors claim they’d give a larger gift if matching is applied to their donation? Informing prospects about matching gift opportunities in your ask can motivate them to donate and help you raise even more for your cause. Matching gifts occur when a company matches its employees’ donations to a nonprofit, usually at a 1:1 ratio. As a result, your nonprofit can double its donation revenue. Learn best practices for promoting matching gifts in the video below:
As the video states, raising awareness for matching gifts is key. Once potential donors know about the power of matching gifts, you can make the process easier by researching their eligibility or providing a matching gift database where they can easily find their employer’s matching gift policies.
If a prospect says “no” to your first ask, that doesn’t mean you’ve failed to garner their support. Continue cultivating a relationship with this individual until it’s appropriate to make another donation request. Even if they don’t end up contributing monetarily, they can still become an active member of your community by volunteering, attending events, and engaging with your content online.
5. Stewardship
You should begin the donor stewardship process immediately after a prospect becomes a donor. Follow these steps to kick off your stewardship efforts:
- Thank donors for their support. Show donors your appreciation for their contributions. To quickly and efficiently thank donors, automate a thank-you eCard to be sent to each donor right after they submit their donation. For larger gifts, you may send a handwritten thank-you note or call major donors to demonstrate your appreciation.
- Recognize your donors. Larger gifts may also warrant public recognition of your donors through plaques, donor appreciation events, or invitations to your nonprofit’s giving society. You can also recognize mid-level donors by creating social media or newsletter spotlights.
- Report on their impact. No matter the size of their donation, donors want to know that your organization is using their funds responsibly. Update donors on the specific initiatives you’ve allocated their donations toward, whether that’s a new program, supplies, a fundraising event, or something else entirely.
While these steps are a great start to donor stewardship, you’ll need a dedicated stewardship plan to sustain your donor relationships effectively.
What to know about the donor pyramid
The donor pyramid is a visual representation of different donor giving levels. Since first-time donors are likely your largest donor group, they occupy the bottom of the pyramid, whereas the few major donors you have reside at the top. When you understand which category of the pyramid each donor fits into, you can better steward them up the pyramid and increase their support.
The main categories of the donor pyramid include:
Prospective donors
Some organizations include prospective donors at the bottom of the pyramid to represent all potential giving opportunities. You may omit this group or narrow it down to those who have shown interest in your cause but haven’t yet contributed monetarily, such as volunteers, social media followers, or newsletter subscribers.
First-time donors
Most nonprofits place first-time donors at the bottom of the pyramid. While these supporters have demonstrated interest in your mission, it’s crucial to follow up with them immediately after their initial gift to show your appreciation and share the impact of their contribution.
Recurring donors
Recurring donors may give monthly, quarterly, annually, or on a varying basis. including directly through their payroll. You may create different segments for each of these groups and develop stewardship strategies depending on giving frequency.
Planned donors
Planned donors pledge gifts to be contributed to nonprofits upon their death. These bequests are typically sizable donations, so it’s important to show your appreciation for planned donors’ contributions.
Major donors
The top of the pyramid comprises major donors who make the most significant gifts to your organization. Depending on your nonprofit’s size and typical donation amounts, you may define your major gift threshold differently from other organizations.
To build your nonprofit’s donor pyramid, draw on supporter insights from your donor database. This information will help you determine which categories to include, roughly how many donors are in each tier, and how best to steward each group toward higher levels of the pyramid or toward larger commitments at their current tier.
Beyond the thank-you: active vs. passive stewardship
The most successful nonprofits are shifting their mindset from passive to active stewardship. Passive stewardship is reactive: the basic thank-you letter, the standard tax receipt, and the generic newsletter that follows a gift. This is compliance, not relationship building. While necessary, passive stewardship often leaves the donor feeling like a transaction has closed. Active stewardship, on the other hand, is proactive, ongoing, personalized, and seeks to honor the donor’s value to the mission beyond their wallet. It treats the relationship not as finished, but as just beginning.
Active stewardship focuses on creating unexpected, high-value, and deeply personal moments of appreciation. It involves leveraging data to anticipate a donor’s needs or potential for deeper involvement, and to reach out before you ever need to ask for another gift. The goal of this approach is to make the donor feel like a respected partner and a true difference-maker, which is the most powerful incentive for continued giving.
How to Use Challenge Grants as a Creative Stewardship Tool
One of the highest-impact strategies in active stewardship is the strategic use of Challenge Grants. A challenge grant is a large, pre-secured gift from an individual, foundation, or corporation that is usually contingent upon your organization raising a specific amount from other sources within a defined time period. Rather than simply using this grant as a fundraising hook for mass outreach, savvy fundraisers leverage the challenge grant as an unparalleled stewardship opportunity for the major donor who provided it.
Here’s an example from Charity Navigator:
Instead of seeing the major donor’s contribution as a mere transaction, you position them as the Lead Partner and the hero of the resulting campaign. This strategy honors the donor by giving them public credit (if they desire) for inspiring hundreds of smaller gifts. It re-engages them not with an ask, but with a celebration of their power to multiply others’ generosity. This is a creative, high-impact stewardship touchpoint because it shifts the focus from their past gift to the future impact they are actively helping to create. This active acknowledgment deepens their loyalty and strengthens their bond with your organization far more effectively than a standard thank-you ever could.
When to steward your nonprofit’s donors: A helpful timeline
Timing a stewardship touchpoint is just as critical as the message itself, transforming a routine communication into a high-impact relationship builder. By identifying the specific moments when your donors naturally think about your mission, their giving history, or their overall philanthropic capacity, your organization can foster deep loyalty and set the stage for sustained support without issuing an immediate ask.
In an active stewardship model, there are several crucial times when a personalized, non-solicitation outreach will yield the best results. These include:
Immediately After a Contribution Is Made
The first 48 hours after a donation are arguably the most vital period for stewardship. This is when the donor’s sense of generosity and connection to your mission is at its peak, and your response must be swift, warm, and highly personalized. While automated thank-you emails are essential for acknowledging the gift immediately, they should be supplemented with a more tailored follow-up tailored to the gift size or donor segment.
For major donors, a personal call from a board member or executive director within one business day signals that their support is deeply valued at the highest level. For all supporters, the initial thank-you must not only confirm the transaction but also connect their specific dollar amount to a tangible outcome, closing the loop on their generosity and fulfilling the initial promise of their gift. Plus, it’s a great time to mention the matching gift opportunity!
Following Attendance at an Event or Volunteer Shift
Any instance of engagement, monetary or otherwise, should trigger a stewardship follow-up. When a donor attends a mission-focused event, such as a facility tour or workshop, or when a supporter volunteers their time, focused communication is necessary. For event attendees, this might be a follow-up email with photos or a short video recap that highlights the specific impact of the programs they learned about. For volunteers, a personalized thank-you note from a beneficiary or a staff member directly acknowledging the value of their time is priceless.
Time is often considered more valuable than money, and stewarding an individual’s time and talent is critical for nurturing a relationship that can lead to deeper financial support or a sustained volunteer commitment. This immediate, mission-centered follow-up ensures the positive feeling of their engagement is preserved and linked back to your cause.
During Key Relationship Milestones
Relationship milestones provide perfect, non-ask reasons to reach out and celebrate the donor’s enduring partnership with your cause. These are organic, predictable points on the calendar that can be leveraged for deeper engagement.
Consider recognizing the annual anniversary of their very first gift, using that occasion to send a retrospective impact report detailing all they have helped accomplish since joining your community. Celebrating their birthday or sending a personalized note when they move up a giving tier are also excellent opportunities to demonstrate that you see them as an individual. These milestone communications reinforce the long-term value of their loyalty and commitment, making the donor feel like a cherished member of an exclusive inner circle.
When You Get a Data Update
In the era of active stewardship, utilizing advanced data tools to monitor changes in a donor’s profile is a powerful, non-intrusive way to initiate relevant outreach. When you receive an update from your prospect screening tools or data enrichment services that indicates a change in a donor’s life, particularly their employment data (such as moving to a new company, receiving a major promotion, or reaching C-suite status), this is a prime opportunity for a relationship-focused touchpoint.
Instead of immediately soliciting a larger gift, your team should send a congratulatory message celebrating their professional achievement. This gesture is purely relational, demonstrating genuine interest in their success. Crucially, this updated employment information is invaluable for internal use: it allows you to refresh your donor profiles, uncover potential workplace giving opportunities, such as corporate matching gift programs or volunteer grants, at their new employer, and segment them for relevant, corporate-centric communications down the line. Leveraging this data transforms a passive record into an active insight, positioning your nonprofit to maximize future support when the time is right.
Creating a comprehensive donor stewardship plan: 5 steps
A systematic approach to donor stewardship ensures no donor gets left behind and that your team knows exactly how to uphold donor relationships. To create a donor stewardship plan, follow these essential steps:
1. Determine your donor stewardship goals.
The beginning of any plan should start with goal creation, and donor stewardship is no different. Goals developed using the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goal framework make it easier to measure the success of your stewardship plan.
For example, your nonprofit may want to grow its recurring giving program. Here’s how your team could incorporate each element of the SMART goal framework into your objectives:
- Specific. Our fundraising team will reach out to first-time donors to introduce them to the recurring donor program and demonstrate how recurring gifts will maximize their impact.
- Measurable. Our goal is to convert 20% of first-time donors into recurring donors.
- Achievable. Given that 57% of donors are enrolled in a recurring giving program and that 10% of last year’s first-time donors became recurring donors, this is a challenging yet realistic goal.
- Relevant. Growing our recurring donor program will enable us to build a more consistent revenue stream for our nonprofit, empowering us to better serve our beneficiaries and fulfill our mission.
- Time-Bound. Our goal is to convert these donors to recurring donors by the end of the year. We will start communicating with first-time donors next week and track monthly progress.
Other common goals may include increasing your donor retention rate, bolstering your major gift fundraising, or improving your post-event outreach. No matter your goals, setting clear objectives helps your team stay on track and establish progress benchmarks, so you can make adjustments as needed.
2. Segment your donors.
While reaching out to each donor individually would be ideal for stewardship, it’s often unfeasible. When you segment your donors into relevant groups, you can personalize the donor stewardship process more efficiently.
Common ways to segment donors include grouping by:
- Donation amount
- Donation frequency
- Donation recency
- Engagement level
- Communication preferences
- Demographics
Then you can reach out to each group with communications and engagement opportunities that will resonate with them. For example, you may create a special newsletter for monthly donors that informs them about upcoming events and volunteer outings.
3. Develop an outreach cadence.
Using your segments, create an automated outreach cadence that keeps donors’ shared characteristics in mind. New donors should receive more in-depth information about your organization and mission that they may not have received in the initial cultivation process. Then you can automate more targeted communications to your segments to streamline donor stewardship.
By integrating your email marketing software with your donor database, you can create personalized campaigns based on donors’ interests and current stewardship stages. For instance, during the cultivation stage, you may send prospects within a ten-mile radius of your organization’s headquarters information about in-person events and engagement opportunities in their community.
Top Tip: Automating High-Value Touchpoints
Beyond scheduled campaigns, the most efficient and scalable forms of active donor stewardship involve automated systems that deliver immediate, high-value information. A prime example is implementing automated corporate matching gift alerts through Double the Donation. When a donor makes a contribution, they are immediately prompted to check their eligibility for a matching gift, and follow-up emails are automatically sent based on the employment data they provide.
This approach positions Double the Donation’s matching gift alerts as an incredible, automated stewardship touchpoint for three reasons:
- First, it maximizes the donor’s impact without an extra gift, instantly doubling the value of their support and making them feel powerful.
- Second, it’s a value-add service that costs the donor nothing but a few minutes of their time, increasing their positive experience with your brand.
- Third, it generates hundreds or thousands of dollars in “free” revenue for your organization.
This is a donor stewardship win-win: the supporter feels appreciated for their amplified impact, and your nonprofit benefits from the increased revenue, all driven by a hands-off, automated system. It transforms a simple donation acknowledgment into a valuable financial partnership opportunity.
4. Offer additional engagement opportunities.
To maintain relationships with donors, you’ll need to offer engagement opportunities other than simply donating. While you may already have general fundraising events and volunteer opportunities planned, take the time to develop additional opportunities for donors to engage with your cause, such as:
- Cause-related workshops and speaker sessions
- Meetings with beneficiaries
- Tours of your facility
- Exclusive major donor events
- Fundraising event planning committees
When you share activities with your donors that are unaccompanied by a donation ask, you prove to donors that you’re committed to providing them with a positive experience with your nonprofit. Through a variety of engagement opportunities, you can build a strong community of supporters and advocates for your cause.
5. Collect feedback.
You can (and should) measure progress using the key performance indicators (KPIs) and goals you identified early on in the stewardship process. However, qualitative data, such as donor feedback, can give you insight into what your donors enjoy about your stewardship efforts and what your team could improve.
Send regular surveys to your donors to gather feedback about your donor stewardship plan. The questions you may ask include:
- How often would you like our nonprofit to communicate with you?
- Is our current communication frequency too little, too much, or just right?
- What engagement opportunities have you most enjoyed?
- What additional engagement opportunities would you like to see offered?
- What thoughts can you share about the matching gift process from your perspective?
- Is there anything else our nonprofit can do to improve your experience with us?
Analyze your team’s responses with donors to identify insights you can apply to your donor stewardship plan. For donors with multiple ideas or many points of feedback, consider calling them to learn more about their experience and gain a deeper understanding of the efficacy of your stewardship efforts.
Wrapping Up & Further Reading
With a comprehensive, active donor stewardship plan in hand, your nonprofit can build strong donor relationships, increase donor retention, and earn more funds for your cause. Whether you’re trying to grow your recurring donor program, acquire more challenge match leaders, increase corporate matching gift participation, or follow up with event attendees more effectively, a dedicated plan will help you reach your goals and steward donors to higher levels of the donor pyramid.
To learn more about key elements of the donor stewardship process, check out these additional resources:
Companies in Indianapolis with Generous Matching Gift Programs
/in Nonprofit Basics, Matching Gift Companies /by Adam WeingerIndianapolis stands as a vibrant center of commerce and community engagement, where the intersection of business success and philanthropic spirit creates a unique environment for nonprofits and corporations alike. The city’s dynamic economy and robust corporate presence have fostered a culture of giving that benefits countless charitable organizations. Among the many ways companies contribute to their communities, matching gift programs have emerged as a powerful tool to amplify the impact of employee donations.
These programs not only encourage employees to support causes they care about but also enable nonprofits to receive additional funding through corporate matches. In Indianapolis, a number of prominent companies have established generous matching gift initiatives, reflecting their commitment to social responsibility and community development. Understanding these programs can help nonprofits maximize their fundraising efforts and deepen partnerships with local businesses.
What to Know About Major Indianapolis Companies in the Corporate Giving Space
Indianapolis is more than just the capital of Indiana; it is a thriving hub for business, innovation, and nonprofit activity. The city’s strategic location and diverse economy have attracted a wide range of companies, many of which are deeply invested in corporate philanthropy. This environment has made Indianapolis a magnet for nonprofits seeking to collaborate with businesses that prioritize social impact.
Here are some key points to understand about Indianapolis and its corporate giving landscape:
Understanding this context is essential for nonprofits aiming to tap into the generosity of Indianapolis-based companies. By aligning fundraising strategies with the priorities and programs of these corporations, nonprofits can unlock significant new revenue streams and deepen their community impact.
Indianapolis as a Business and Philanthropic Hub
Indianapolis’s role as a business hub is complemented by its reputation as a center for philanthropy. The city’s economic vitality supports a culture where corporate social responsibility is not just encouraged but expected. This creates a win-win scenario where companies enhance their brand and employee satisfaction while nonprofits gain critical funding and volunteer support.
Moreover, the city’s infrastructure and community networks facilitate collaboration between businesses and nonprofits, making it easier to launch and sustain workplace giving programs. This synergy is a key reason why Indianapolis continues to attract both established companies and innovative startups committed to making a difference.
Top Companies in Indianapolis That Offer Employee Matching Gifts
Many companies headquartered or operating in Indianapolis have established employee matching gift programs designed to double the impact of charitable donations. These programs vary in their eligibility criteria, matching ratios, and donation limits, but all share the goal of encouraging philanthropy among employees and supporting nonprofit partners.
Below is an overview of some of the top companies in Indianapolis with notable matching gift programs, providing nonprofits with valuable insights into how to engage with these corporate partners.
Comcast
Comcast is a leading telecommunications and media company with a significant presence in Indianapolis. Known for its commitment to community engagement, Comcast offers a robust matching gift program to its employees.
Eligible employees, including full-time and part-time staff, can participate in the program. Comcast matches donations made to a wide range of nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions, health organizations, and arts groups. The company typically matches donations at a 1:1 ratio, with minimum and maximum contribution limits that vary by program year.
Nonprofits interested in receiving matching gifts from Comcast employees should ensure they are registered 501(c)(3) organizations and meet any specific eligibility criteria outlined by the company. This program provides a valuable opportunity for nonprofits to increase their funding by encouraging Comcast employees to submit matching gift requests.
Learn more about the program here.
Pepsico
Pepsico, a global leader in food and beverage, maintains a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility through its employee giving programs. The company’s matching gift initiative is designed to support a broad spectrum of charitable causes, reflecting Pepsico’s diverse workforce and community interests.
Pepsico employees, including full-time, part-time, and retirees, are eligible to participate. The company matches donations at a 1:1 ratio, with annual maximum limits per employee. Eligible nonprofits typically include educational institutions, health organizations, and community service groups.
Pepsico’s program also emphasizes volunteer grants, providing additional support to nonprofits when employees volunteer their time. This dual approach enhances the impact of employee engagement and offers multiple avenues for nonprofits to benefit from Pepsico’s philanthropy.
Learn more about the program here.
Salesforce
Salesforce, a global leader in cloud computing and customer relationship management, is known for its innovative approach to corporate philanthropy. The company’s matching gift program is a key component of its broader commitment to social impact.
All Salesforce employees are eligible to participate in the matching gift program, which matches donations at a 1:1 ratio. The program supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations, with a focus on education, workforce development, and technology access.
Salesforce also offers volunteer grants and encourages employees to engage in community service, further amplifying the company’s philanthropic footprint. Nonprofits working with Salesforce employees can leverage these programs to secure additional funding and volunteer support.
Learn more about the program here.
Microsoft
Microsoft, a global technology giant, has a well-established matching gift program that reflects its commitment to empowering communities through technology and education. The company matches employee donations to eligible nonprofits, doubling the impact of individual contributions.
Microsoft’s program is open to all employees, including full-time, part-time, and retirees. The matching ratio is typically 1:1, with generous annual limits on the total amount matched per employee. Eligible nonprofits include educational institutions, health organizations, environmental groups, and more.
In addition to matching gifts, Microsoft offers volunteer grants and other workplace giving initiatives, providing nonprofits with multiple ways to engage with the company and its employees.
Learn more about the program here.
Cisco
Cisco, a global leader in networking technology, supports employee philanthropy through a comprehensive matching gift program. The company encourages employees to contribute to causes they care about by matching donations and providing volunteer grants.
All Cisco employees are eligible to participate, with a standard matching ratio of 1:1. The program includes minimum and maximum donation thresholds, ensuring that a wide range of contributions can be matched. Eligible nonprofits span education, health, human services, and environmental sectors.
Cisco’s commitment to workplace giving extends beyond matching gifts, with programs designed to foster employee engagement and community impact. Nonprofits partnering with Cisco employees can benefit from these initiatives to enhance their fundraising and volunteer efforts.
Learn more about the program here.
Explore More Indianapolis Matching Gift Programs with a Workplace Giving Database
While the companies highlighted above represent some of the most prominent matching gift programs in Indianapolis, there are many more businesses offering a variety of corporate philanthropy initiatives. These include payroll giving, volunteer grants, and volunteer time off (VTO), all designed to support nonprofits and encourage employee engagement.
Discovering and leveraging these additional opportunities can be challenging without the right tools. This is where a workplace philanthropy database like Double the Donation becomes invaluable. Such databases compile comprehensive information on corporate giving programs, making it easy for nonprofits to identify companies that offer matching gifts and other forms of workplace giving.
Using a workplace giving database allows nonprofits to:
By integrating a workplace giving database into their fundraising strategy, nonprofits in Indianapolis and beyond can uncover hidden corporate giving programs, streamline the matching gift process, and ultimately boost their revenue and community impact.
Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts
Indianapolis is home to a vibrant corporate community that actively supports philanthropy through generous matching gift programs and other workplace giving initiatives. Companies like Comcast, Pepsico, Salesforce, Microsoft, and Cisco exemplify how businesses can empower their employees to make a greater impact through charitable giving.
For nonprofits, understanding and leveraging these programs is essential to maximizing fundraising potential. By engaging with these companies and utilizing tools like workplace giving databases, nonprofits can unlock new revenue streams, deepen donor relationships, and enhance their overall mission impact.
As the culture of corporate philanthropy continues to grow in Indianapolis and across the nation, nonprofits have an unprecedented opportunity to collaborate with businesses and their employees. Taking proactive steps to explore and promote matching gift programs can lead to significant benefits for both nonprofits and the communities they serve.
Discover How to Maximize Your Matching Gift Revenue
Double the Donation Matching is the expert partner nonprofits trust to grow their employer matching gift revenue. By integrating Double the Donation’s powerful matching gift software into your fundraising technology stack, you can identify match-eligible donors and empower them to submit matching gift requests with ease. This seamless process removes barriers, increases donor engagement, and leads to doubled donations without additional effort.
If you want to unlock the full potential of employer matching gifts and other workplace giving programs, talk to our team to grow employer matching gifts. Double the Donation integrates with hundreds of fundraising tools, making it simple to boost your revenue and deepen your impact through corporate philanthropy.
Companies in Jacksonville with Generous Matching Gift Programs
/in Nonprofit Basics, Matching Gift Companies /by Adam WeingerJacksonville, Florida, stands out as a vibrant economic and cultural hub in the southeastern United States. Known for its strategic location and diverse economy, the city has attracted a wide range of businesses, from healthcare to technology, making it a fertile ground for corporate philanthropy. Many nonprofits have found a welcoming home here, benefiting from the generosity of local companies that actively support community causes through matching gift programs and other workplace giving initiatives.
In Jacksonville, the synergy between thriving businesses and nonprofit organizations creates a dynamic environment where charitable giving is encouraged and amplified. Companies headquartered or operating in the city often implement matching gift programs that allow employees to double their donations to eligible nonprofits. This culture of giving not only strengthens community ties but also provides nonprofits with valuable opportunities to increase their funding and impact.
What to Know About Major Jacksonville Companies in the Corporate Giving Space
Jacksonville is more than just a bustling city; it is a significant center for business and nonprofit collaboration. Its economic landscape is shaped by a variety of industries, each contributing to the city’s reputation as a place where corporate social responsibility thrives. Understanding the local corporate giving environment is essential for nonprofits looking to maximize their fundraising efforts through employer matching gifts and other programs.
Here are some key points about Jacksonville’s corporate and nonprofit ecosystem:
For nonprofits operating in Jacksonville, tapping into this corporate giving culture can significantly enhance fundraising outcomes. By understanding which companies offer matching gift programs and how to engage with them, nonprofits can unlock new streams of revenue and deepen relationships with corporate partners.
Top Companies in Jacksonville That Offer Employee Matching Gifts
Many companies in Jacksonville recognize the value of empowering their employees to support charitable causes through matching gift programs. These programs typically allow eligible employees to have their donations to qualifying nonprofits matched by the company, effectively doubling the impact of their gifts. Below, we explore some of the top Jacksonville-based companies with notable matching gift initiatives.
Graham Holdings Company
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning education, media, and manufacturing. Headquartered in Jacksonville, it has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility. The company’s matching gift program is designed to encourage employee philanthropy by matching donations made to eligible nonprofit organizations.
Eligibility for the matching gift program generally includes full-time employees, with some provisions for part-time staff depending on tenure. The program typically matches donations at a 1:1 ratio, with minimum and maximum contribution limits set to ensure broad participation. Eligible recipient organizations often include educational institutions, health and human services nonprofits, and cultural organizations.
Learn more about the program here.
HCA Healthcare
HCA Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services with a significant presence in Jacksonville. As a company deeply invested in community health and well-being, HCA Healthcare offers a robust matching gift program to its employees. This program supports a wide range of charitable causes, particularly those aligned with health and medical research.
Employees at HCA Healthcare, including full-time and eligible part-time staff, can participate in the matching gift program. The company matches donations dollar-for-dollar, with specific minimum and maximum gift amounts outlined annually. Nonprofits focused on healthcare, education, and community services are typically eligible to receive matching gifts.
Learn more about the program here.
Apple
While Apple is a global technology giant headquartered in Cupertino, California, it maintains a significant operational footprint in Jacksonville. Apple’s matching gift program is part of its broader commitment to corporate philanthropy and employee engagement. The program encourages employees to support causes they care about by matching their charitable contributions.
Apple’s matching gift program is available to all full-time employees and some part-time employees, with a standard 1:1 match ratio. The program includes minimum and maximum donation thresholds and supports a wide array of nonprofit organizations, including those focused on education, technology access, and social justice.
Learn more about the program here.
IBM
IBM, a global leader in technology and consulting services, has a notable presence in Jacksonville. The company’s matching gift program is a key component of its employee giving initiatives, designed to amplify the impact of employee donations. IBM’s program reflects its commitment to innovation and community support.
Eligible IBM employees can participate in the matching gift program, which typically matches donations at a 1:1 ratio. The program includes guidelines on eligible nonprofits, often emphasizing education, technology, and community development organizations. IBM also sets minimum and maximum donation limits to encourage widespread participation.
Learn more about the program here.
Microsoft
Microsoft, another technology powerhouse with operations in Jacksonville, offers a comprehensive matching gift program to its employees. This program is part of Microsoft’s broader corporate social responsibility strategy, aimed at fostering employee engagement and supporting nonprofit causes worldwide.
Microsoft matches employee donations dollar-for-dollar, with eligibility extending to full-time and certain part-time employees. The program includes minimum and maximum gift amounts and supports a broad spectrum of nonprofits, including those focused on education, technology access, and environmental sustainability.
Learn more about the program here.
Honeywell
Honeywell, a multinational conglomerate with a strong presence in Jacksonville, is known for its diverse industrial and technological products. The company’s matching gift program encourages employees to contribute to charitable organizations by matching their donations, thereby doubling the impact of their generosity.
Honeywell’s program is available to eligible employees, typically full-time staff, with a 1:1 match ratio. The program outlines specific minimum and maximum donation amounts and supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations, including those focused on education, health, and community development.
Learn more about the program here.
Explore More Jacksonville Matching Gift Programs with a Workplace Giving Database
Beyond the well-known companies discussed above, Jacksonville hosts a multitude of businesses offering various corporate philanthropy programs. These include not only matching gifts but also payroll giving, volunteer grants, and volunteer time off (VTO) programs. For nonprofits seeking to maximize their fundraising potential, discovering these additional opportunities is crucial.
Workplace giving databases like Double the Donation serve as invaluable tools for nonprofits aiming to uncover the full spectrum of corporate giving programs available in Jacksonville and beyond. These databases compile comprehensive information on thousands of companies’ matching gift and workplace giving initiatives, making it easier for nonprofits to identify potential corporate partners.
Using a workplace philanthropy database offers several advantages:
For nonprofits in Jacksonville, leveraging a workplace giving database is a strategic move to expand their fundraising toolkit. It empowers organizations to connect with a broader network of corporate donors and maximize the impact of employee-driven philanthropy.
Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts
Jacksonville’s corporate landscape is rich with companies that actively support charitable causes through generous matching gift programs and other workplace giving initiatives. From healthcare giants like HCA Healthcare to technology leaders such as Apple and Microsoft, these organizations provide valuable opportunities for nonprofits to increase their funding and deepen community impact.
Understanding the specifics of each company’s matching gift program, including eligibility requirements and donation limits, enables nonprofits to engage effectively with corporate partners. Moreover, exploring additional workplace giving programs through comprehensive databases can uncover even more avenues for support.
By tapping into Jacksonville’s vibrant corporate philanthropy culture, nonprofits can significantly boost their fundraising efforts, enhance donor engagement, and ultimately advance their missions. The key lies in proactive outreach, strategic use of resources, and fostering strong relationships with companies committed to making a difference.
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Companies in San Jose with Generous Matching Gift Programs
/in Nonprofit Basics, Matching Gift Companies /by Adam WeingerSan Jose stands as a vibrant epicenter of innovation and economic growth, nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley. This city is not only renowned for its technological advancements but also for its robust corporate culture that actively supports philanthropy and community engagement. Many of the world’s leading companies have established their headquarters or significant operations here, fostering a unique environment where business success and social responsibility go hand in hand.
One of the most impactful ways these companies contribute to their communities is through matching gift programs. These initiatives allow employees to double their charitable donations, amplifying the impact of their generosity. For nonprofits operating in San Jose, understanding and leveraging these corporate giving programs can unlock substantial funding opportunities, helping them to further their missions and serve their communities more effectively.
What to Know About Major San Jose Companies in the Corporate Giving Space
San Jose is a cornerstone of the global technology industry and a thriving hub for both business and nonprofit organizations. Its strategic location and dynamic economy have attracted a diverse array of companies, many of which are leaders in their respective fields. This strong corporate presence has cultivated a culture of philanthropy that benefits the local community and beyond.
Here are some key points to understand about San Jose’s corporate landscape and its influence on charitable giving:
Understanding this landscape is crucial for nonprofits aiming to tap into the wealth of corporate giving opportunities available in San Jose. By aligning with these companies’ philanthropic goals, nonprofits can secure vital funding and build lasting partnerships.
San Jose’s Role in National and Global Business
San Jose’s influence extends far beyond its city limits. As a global technology hub, it attracts talent and investment from around the world. This international reach enhances the city’s corporate giving potential, as many companies headquartered here operate on a global scale and implement comprehensive workplace giving programs.
Moreover, the city’s ranking as a major economic center means that its companies often set trends in corporate social responsibility. Nonprofits that understand and engage with these trends can position themselves to benefit from innovative giving programs and partnerships.
Connection Between Industry and Corporate Philanthropy
The dominant industries in San Jose, particularly technology and software, are known for their generous employee benefits and community engagement initiatives. These companies frequently offer matching gift programs that not only encourage employee giving but also enhance corporate reputation and employee satisfaction.
By fostering a culture of giving, these industries contribute significantly to the local nonprofit sector. This symbiotic relationship strengthens the community and creates a sustainable model for corporate philanthropy.
Top Companies in San Jose That Offer Employee Matching Gifts
Many companies in San Jose have established employee matching gift programs that enable qualifying employees to double their charitable donations. These programs are designed to encourage philanthropy among employees while supporting the causes they care about. Below, we explore some of the top companies in San Jose known for their generous matching gift initiatives.
Mass Mutual Northern Carolina
Mass Mutual Northern Carolina is a prominent player in the financial services industry, offering a range of insurance and investment products. Although headquartered in North Carolina, the company has a significant presence in San Jose, contributing to the local economy and community.
Their matching gift program is designed to support a wide array of nonprofit organizations. Eligible employees can participate in the program, which typically matches donations at a 1:1 ratio. The program often includes minimum and maximum donation thresholds, ensuring that a broad spectrum of charitable contributions can be matched. Nonprofits must meet certain eligibility criteria, such as being registered 501(c)(3) organizations, to qualify for matching gifts.
Apple
Apple Inc., a global leader in consumer electronics and software, is headquartered in Cupertino, just outside San Jose. Apple’s commitment to corporate philanthropy is well-known, with a comprehensive matching gift program that encourages employees to support causes they are passionate about.
Apple’s matching gift program is available to all full-time employees and offers a generous match ratio, often 1:1, with some variations depending on the type of donation and recipient organization. The program includes a wide range of eligible nonprofits, including educational institutions, health organizations, and environmental groups. Apple also sets minimum and maximum donation limits to manage the program effectively.
Learn more about the program here.
Cisco
Cisco Systems, a multinational technology conglomerate specializing in networking hardware and telecommunications equipment, is headquartered in San Jose. Cisco is recognized for its strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and employee engagement in philanthropy.
The Cisco matching gift program allows eligible employees to have their donations matched at a 1:1 ratio. The program supports a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, with eligibility requirements that typically include tax-exempt status and alignment with Cisco’s philanthropic priorities. Cisco also offers additional workplace giving opportunities such as volunteer grants and payroll giving, complementing its matching gift program.
Learn more about the program here.
Microsoft
Microsoft, one of the world’s largest software companies, maintains a significant presence in San Jose through various offices and facilities. The company is renowned for its extensive corporate giving programs, including a highly regarded matching gift initiative.
Microsoft’s matching gift program is available to all eligible employees and matches donations at a 1:1 ratio. The program supports a broad spectrum of nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions, health services, and community organizations. Microsoft sets clear guidelines on donation minimums and maximums, ensuring that employees can maximize their philanthropic impact. Additionally, Microsoft offers volunteer grants and other workplace giving programs to further encourage employee involvement.
Learn more about the program here.
Salesforce
Salesforce, a leading cloud-based software company headquartered in San Jose, is widely recognized for its commitment to philanthropy and social impact. The company integrates giving into its corporate culture through various programs, including a robust matching gift initiative.
Salesforce’s matching gift program allows employees to double their donations to eligible nonprofits, typically at a 1:1 match ratio. The program is inclusive of a wide range of charitable organizations, with eligibility criteria that nonprofits must meet to qualify. Salesforce also offers volunteer time off (VTO) and volunteer grants, providing employees with multiple avenues to contribute to their communities. The company’s philanthropic efforts are a core part of its identity, making it a valuable partner for nonprofits in San Jose.
Learn more about the program here.
Explore More San Jose Matching Gift Programs with a Workplace Giving Database
While the companies highlighted above represent some of the most prominent matching gift programs in San Jose, there are many more businesses offering a variety of corporate philanthropy initiatives. These include not only matching gifts but also payroll giving, volunteer grants, and volunteer time off (VTO) programs. For nonprofits seeking to maximize their fundraising potential, discovering these additional opportunities is essential.
One of the most effective ways to uncover these hidden gems is by utilizing a workplace philanthropy database like Double the Donation. These databases provide comprehensive, searchable listings of companies that offer matching gifts and other workplace giving programs, making it easier for nonprofits to identify and connect with potential corporate partners.
Using such a database, nonprofits can:
By leveraging a workplace giving database, nonprofits in San Jose can significantly increase their access to corporate philanthropy programs, boosting their fundraising revenue and deepening donor engagement.
Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts
San Jose’s dynamic corporate environment offers a wealth of opportunities for nonprofits to enhance their fundraising efforts through matching gift programs and other workplace giving initiatives. The city’s leading companies, including Mass Mutual Northern Carolina, Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, and Salesforce, exemplify the power of corporate philanthropy in driving community impact.
By understanding the specifics of these companies’ matching gift programs, nonprofits can strategically engage with employees and maximize the potential for doubled donations. Beyond these well-known corporations, a broader landscape of workplace giving programs awaits discovery through tools like workplace philanthropy databases.
Nonprofits that actively explore and leverage these opportunities position themselves for greater financial support and stronger community partnerships. The culture of giving in San Jose is vibrant and growing, making it an ideal environment for nonprofits to thrive and expand their impact.
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Top Columbus Companies that Offer Employee Payroll Giving
/in Payroll Giving, Nonprofit Basics /by Adam WeingerColumbus, Ohio, stands out as a vibrant city with a dynamic business environment and a strong commitment to community engagement. Among its many strengths, the city boasts a robust corporate sector that actively participates in philanthropic efforts, particularly through employee payroll giving programs. These initiatives allow employees to contribute directly to nonprofits via payroll deductions, fostering a culture of generosity and social responsibility.
Many of the largest companies headquartered or operating in Columbus have embraced payroll giving as a key component of their corporate social responsibility strategies. This not only benefits the nonprofits they support but also empowers employees to make a meaningful impact in their communities. In this article, we will explore some of the top Columbus companies offering payroll giving programs, how these programs work, and how nonprofits can leverage these opportunities to increase their funding and engagement.
What to Know About Major Columbus Companies in the Corporate Giving Space
Columbus is more than just Ohio’s capital; it is a major hub for business, innovation, and nonprofit activity. The city’s thriving economy and diverse industries have attracted a wide range of companies, many of which are deeply invested in corporate philanthropy. Understanding the landscape of Columbus’s corporate giving environment is essential for nonprofits looking to tap into payroll giving programs.
Here are some key points about Columbus’s business and philanthropic environment:
This strong corporate presence and commitment to social responsibility create fertile ground for nonprofits to engage with companies and their employees through payroll giving and other workplace giving programs.
Companies in Columbus That Offer Payroll Giving Programs
Payroll giving programs are a popular way for companies to facilitate charitable donations by allowing employees to contribute directly from their paychecks. In Columbus, several major companies have implemented such programs, often coupled with matching gift opportunities to amplify employee contributions. Below, we explore some of these companies, their industries, and the specifics of their payroll giving initiatives.
IBM
IBM is a global leader in technology and consulting services, with a significant presence in Columbus. The company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility is reflected in its comprehensive payroll giving program. Eligible employees can contribute to a wide range of nonprofits through automatic payroll deductions. IBM often matches employee donations, typically at a 1:1 ratio, effectively doubling the impact of each gift. There are usually no minimum contribution requirements, making it accessible for employees at all giving levels. IBM’s program supports a broad spectrum of charitable organizations, allowing employees to support causes that resonate personally.
Learn more about the program here.
Apple
Apple, renowned for its innovation in consumer electronics and software, also fosters a culture of giving among its workforce. Employees in Columbus who participate in Apple’s payroll giving program can designate donations to eligible nonprofits directly from their paychecks. Apple enhances these contributions through a matching gift program, which often matches donations dollar-for-dollar up to a certain annual limit. The company encourages participation across all employee levels and offers flexibility in contribution amounts. Apple’s philanthropic efforts extend beyond payroll giving, but this program remains a cornerstone of its employee engagement strategy.
Learn more about the program here.
Nike
Nike, a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, operates a payroll giving program designed to empower employees to support charitable causes. Nike employees in Columbus can enroll in payroll deductions to contribute regularly to nonprofits of their choice. The company matches these donations, typically at a 1:1 ratio, with some variations depending on the campaign or time of year. Nike’s program often includes minimum contribution thresholds to streamline processing, but these are generally low to encourage broad participation. The company also emphasizes support for organizations focused on youth, sports, and community development.
Learn more about the program here.
Coca Cola
Coca Cola, a major player in the beverage industry, offers a well-established payroll giving program for its Columbus employees. Through this program, employees can allocate a portion of their paycheck to qualified nonprofits. Coca Cola matches employee donations, frequently at a 1:1 ratio, with some programs offering enhanced matches for specific causes or during special campaigns. The company sets clear guidelines on eligible charities and contribution limits to ensure compliance and maximize impact. Coca Cola’s payroll giving initiative is part of a broader corporate responsibility framework that includes volunteer grants and community partnerships.
Learn more about the program here.
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton, a leading management and technology consulting firm, supports employee philanthropy through its payroll giving program. Employees in Columbus can participate by authorizing payroll deductions to support nonprofits aligned with their values. Booz Allen Hamilton matches these contributions, often dollar-for-dollar, up to a defined annual cap. The program is inclusive, allowing employees at all levels to participate with flexible contribution amounts. Additionally, the company offers volunteer grants and other workplace giving opportunities to complement payroll donations.
Learn more about the program here.
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, encourages its Columbus workforce to engage in charitable giving through payroll deductions. The company’s payroll giving program enables employees to contribute to a wide array of nonprofits, with Schneider Electric matching donations to amplify their impact. Matching ratios typically stand at 1:1, with some variations depending on the initiative. The program is designed to be accessible, with low minimum contribution requirements and broad eligibility criteria for participating employees. Schneider Electric also promotes sustainability and community development through its corporate giving efforts.
Learn more about the program here.
Microsoft
Microsoft, a technology giant with a significant presence in Columbus, offers a robust payroll giving program as part of its comprehensive employee giving strategy. Employees can designate a portion of their paycheck to eligible nonprofits, with Microsoft matching these donations, often at a 1:1 ratio. The company sets clear guidelines on contribution minimums and maximums to facilitate smooth administration. Microsoft’s program is well-integrated with its matching gift and volunteer grant initiatives, providing multiple avenues for employees to support charitable causes. The company’s focus areas include education, technology access, and community empowerment.
Learn more about the program here.
Honeywell
Honeywell, a diversified technology and manufacturing company, supports employee philanthropy through its payroll giving program in Columbus. Employees can participate by authorizing payroll deductions to support nonprofits of their choice. Honeywell matches these donations, typically dollar-for-dollar, up to a specified annual limit. The program is designed to be inclusive and flexible, with low minimum contribution thresholds. Honeywell’s corporate giving strategy also includes volunteer grants and other workplace giving programs, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement and social responsibility.
Explore More Columbus Payroll Donation Programs with a Workplace Giving Database
While the companies highlighted above represent some of the most prominent payroll giving programs in Columbus, many other businesses in the city and beyond offer a variety of corporate philanthropy initiatives. These include not only payroll giving but also matching gifts, volunteer grants, and volunteer time off (VTO) programs. For nonprofits seeking to maximize their fundraising potential, discovering and engaging with these additional opportunities is crucial.
One of the most effective ways to uncover these hidden gems is by utilizing a workplace philanthropy database like Double the Donation. Such databases provide comprehensive, up-to-date information on companies offering payroll giving and other workplace giving programs. This makes it easier for nonprofits to identify potential corporate partners and tailor their outreach efforts accordingly.
Key benefits of using a workplace giving database include:
By leveraging a workplace giving database, nonprofits can expand their reach, deepen corporate relationships, and unlock new streams of recurring revenue through payroll giving and related programs.
Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts
Columbus is home to a diverse array of companies that have embraced payroll giving as a powerful tool for corporate philanthropy. From technology giants like IBM and Microsoft to consumer brands like Nike and Coca Cola, these organizations provide employees with convenient ways to support nonprofits directly through payroll deductions. Many also enhance these contributions with matching gift programs, significantly increasing the impact of employee generosity.
For nonprofits, understanding the specifics of these payroll giving programs is essential to effectively engage with corporate partners and their employees. By tapping into these initiatives, nonprofits can secure steady streams of funding, build lasting relationships, and amplify their mission-driven work.
Beyond the well-known companies, numerous other businesses in Columbus offer workplace giving programs that remain untapped by many nonprofits. Utilizing tools like workplace philanthropy databases can help uncover these opportunities, making it easier to connect with companies and supporters who want to make a difference.
Ultimately, payroll giving programs represent a win-win for companies, employees, and nonprofits alike. By exploring and leveraging these programs, nonprofits in Columbus and beyond can unlock new potential for growth and impact.
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With Double the Donation’s full suite of tools, your organization can uncover payroll giving eligibility automatically through supporter employment data, provide donors with clear, actionable next steps through a website plugin, and streamline follow-up with in-platform insights, dashboards, and built-in marketing templates. These features help drive recurring donations that lead to longer-term corporate engagement and sponsorships.
Key features include instant identification of companies offering payroll giving, matching gifts, and volunteer grants, a payroll giving plugin for your website, a payroll essentials dashboard for actionable insights, and a resources tab with ready-to-use marketing templates. Double the Donation’s Payroll Giving Module works seamlessly alongside our Matching Gifts and Volunteer Grant tools, ensuring you never miss a chance to drive more support from employers.
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Top Denver Companies that Offer Employee Payroll Giving
/in Nonprofit Basics, Payroll Giving /by Adam WeingerDenver, Colorado, is not only known for its stunning mountain views and vibrant cultural scene but also as a thriving hub for business and philanthropy. The city boasts a dynamic economy supported by a diverse range of industries, from technology and manufacturing to healthcare and finance. This economic vitality has fostered a strong culture of corporate social responsibility, with many companies actively engaging in employee payroll giving programs to support local and national nonprofits.
Payroll giving programs allow employees to contribute a portion of their paycheck directly to charitable organizations, often with the added benefit of employer matching. In Denver, numerous leading companies have embraced these initiatives, recognizing the positive impact they can have on communities and the causes their employees care about. This article explores some of the top Denver-based companies offering payroll giving programs, providing valuable insights for nonprofits looking to connect with corporate donors and maximize their fundraising potential.
What to Know About Major Denver Companies in the Corporate Giving Space
Denver stands out as a significant center for business and nonprofit activity in the United States. Its strategic location, skilled workforce, and supportive business environment have attracted a wide array of companies, many of which are deeply invested in corporate philanthropy. Understanding the landscape of Denver’s corporate giving is essential for nonprofits aiming to tap into these resources.
Here are some key points about Denver’s corporate environment and its connection to payroll giving:
For nonprofits, this environment presents a wealth of opportunities to collaborate with businesses that prioritize charitable giving. By understanding the corporate landscape and the types of programs offered, nonprofits can better position themselves to receive support through payroll giving and related initiatives.
Companies in Denver That Offer Payroll Giving Programs
Many prominent companies in Denver have established payroll giving programs that enable employees to make charitable contributions directly from their paychecks. These programs often include employer matching, amplifying the impact of employee donations. Below, we explore some of the leading Denver-based companies offering these programs, detailing their eligibility criteria, contribution guidelines, and matching policies.
Enterprise Holdings
Enterprise Holdings is a global leader in car rental and fleet management services, headquartered in the Denver metropolitan area. Known for its commitment to community engagement, Enterprise offers a payroll giving program that allows employees to support a wide range of nonprofit organizations.
Employees across all levels are eligible to participate, with no minimum contribution required, making it accessible to everyone. Enterprise matches employee donations dollar-for-dollar up to a specified annual limit, typically around $5,000 per employee. The company supports a broad spectrum of charities, including education, environmental causes, and social services, ensuring employees can contribute to causes that resonate with them.
IBM
IBM, a multinational technology and consulting company with a significant presence in Denver, offers a comprehensive payroll giving program as part of its corporate citizenship efforts. The program is available to full-time employees and allows contributions to eligible nonprofits through automatic payroll deductions.
IBM matches employee donations at a 1:1 ratio, with some campaigns offering enhanced matching for specific causes or during designated giving periods. The minimum contribution is typically set at $10 per pay period, encouraging sustained giving. IBM’s program also integrates with its matching gift platform, enabling employees to maximize their philanthropic impact.
Learn more about the program here.
Salesforce
Salesforce, a cloud-based software company with offices in Denver, is renowned for its strong commitment to philanthropy and employee engagement. Its payroll giving program allows employees to donate to approved nonprofits directly from their paychecks, with flexible contribution amounts and schedules.
Salesforce matches employee donations at a 1:1 ratio, with no minimum contribution required. The company also offers volunteer grants and other giving programs, creating multiple avenues for employees to support their favorite causes. Salesforce’s culture encourages ongoing participation, making payroll giving a key component of its corporate social responsibility strategy.
Learn more about the program here.
Jacobs
Jacobs is a global provider of technical, professional, and construction services, with a significant operational base in Denver. The company’s payroll giving program is designed to engage employees in philanthropy by facilitating easy, automatic donations to eligible nonprofits.
All full-time employees are eligible to participate, with a minimum contribution amount typically set at $5 per pay period. Jacobs matches employee donations at a 1:1 ratio up to an annual cap, enhancing the value of employee contributions. The program supports a wide range of charitable organizations, reflecting the diverse interests of Jacobs’ workforce.
Learn more about the program here.
Nike
Nike, the global sportswear giant with a regional office in Denver, offers a payroll giving program that encourages employees to support community initiatives and nonprofit organizations. The program is part of Nike’s broader commitment to social responsibility and employee engagement.
Eligible employees can contribute through payroll deductions, with a minimum contribution amount of $10 per pay period. Nike matches employee donations at a 50% rate, up to a specified annual limit. The company focuses on supporting nonprofits related to youth sports, education, and health, aligning with its corporate values.
Learn more about the program here.
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson, a multinational healthcare company with operations in Denver, provides a payroll giving program that enables employees to make regular charitable contributions. The program is open to all eligible employees and supports a wide array of nonprofit causes.
The minimum contribution is generally $5 per pay period, and Johnson & Johnson matches donations at a 1:1 ratio up to a certain annual maximum. The company also offers additional giving opportunities such as matching gifts and volunteer grants, complementing its payroll giving initiative.
Learn more about the program here.
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton, a management and technology consulting firm with a Denver presence, offers a payroll giving program designed to facilitate employee philanthropy. The program allows employees to designate contributions to eligible nonprofits through payroll deductions.
Participation is open to all full-time employees, with a minimum contribution requirement of $10 per pay period. Booz Allen matches employee donations at a 1:1 ratio, doubling the impact of each gift. The company emphasizes support for veterans, education, and community development organizations.
Learn more about the program here.
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, operates in Denver and offers a payroll giving program to its employees. The program encourages charitable giving by simplifying the donation process and providing matching funds.
Employees can contribute as little as $5 per pay period, with Schneider Electric matching donations at a 1:1 ratio up to an annual limit. The company supports a broad range of nonprofits, including those focused on sustainability, education, and health.
Learn more about the program here.
Microsoft
Microsoft, with a significant office in Denver, is well-known for its extensive corporate giving programs, including payroll giving. The program allows employees to contribute to eligible nonprofits through automatic payroll deductions, fostering a culture of philanthropy.
Microsoft matches employee donations dollar-for-dollar, with no minimum contribution required, and offers additional incentives during special giving campaigns. The company’s program supports a wide variety of causes, reflecting the diverse interests of its global workforce.
Learn more about the program here.
Explore More Denver Payroll Donation Programs with a Workplace Giving Database
Beyond the companies highlighted above, Denver hosts a multitude of businesses offering various corporate philanthropy programs. These include payroll giving, matching gifts, volunteer grants, and volunteer time off (VTO), all designed to encourage employee engagement and community support.
For nonprofits seeking to maximize their fundraising efforts, discovering these additional opportunities can be challenging without the right tools. This is where workplace philanthropy databases like Double the Donation come into play. These databases provide comprehensive, up-to-date information on corporate giving programs, making it easier for nonprofits to identify and connect with companies that align with their mission.
Using a workplace giving database offers several advantages:
By leveraging these resources, nonprofits can uncover hidden corporate giving opportunities, increase employee donor participation, and ultimately boost their fundraising revenue through payroll giving and related programs.
Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts
Denver’s corporate landscape offers a wealth of opportunities for nonprofits through robust payroll giving programs and other workplace philanthropy initiatives. Leading companies such as Enterprise Holdings, IBM, Salesforce, and Microsoft have established comprehensive programs that enable employees to contribute to charitable causes conveniently and effectively.
These payroll giving initiatives not only facilitate employee generosity but also often include employer matching, significantly amplifying the impact of donations. Nonprofits that understand and engage with these programs can unlock new streams of recurring support, deepen relationships with corporate partners, and enhance their overall fundraising strategies.
Exploring additional corporate giving opportunities through workplace giving databases further expands the potential for nonprofits to connect with businesses committed to social responsibility. By taking proactive steps to identify and promote payroll giving programs, nonprofits in Denver and beyond can strengthen their financial sustainability and increase their community impact.
Discover How to Grow Your Payroll Giving Revenue with Double the Donation
Double the Donation’s Payroll Giving Module empowers nonprofits and schools to tap into a powerful but underutilized source of recurring support—payroll donations. With minimal lift, you can identify eligible donors, alert them of their eligibility and next steps, and unlock new, sustained corporate giving revenue. The Payroll Giving Module is powered by our Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant tools, and is a valuable tool to complete your workplace giving strategy—turning a single piece of employment data into multiple revenue opportunities.
With Double the Donation’s full suite of tools, your organization can uncover payroll giving eligibility automatically through supporter employment data, provide donors with clear, actionable next steps through a website plugin, and streamline follow-up with in-platform insights, dashboards, and built-in marketing templates. These features drive recurring donations that lead to longer-term corporate engagement and sponsorships.
Key features and benefits include:
Double the Donation’s Payroll Giving Module is designed to work seamlessly alongside our Matching Gifts and Volunteer Grant tools—so you never miss a chance to drive more support from employers. From recurring gifts to corporate sponsorship leads, our tools connect the dots across all aspects of workplace giving. Learn how you can grow payroll giving revenue.
Top Indianapolis Companies that Offer Employee Payroll Giving
/in Payroll Giving, Nonprofit Basics /by Adam WeingerIndianapolis stands out as a vibrant center for business and philanthropy, where a strong corporate presence intersects with a thriving nonprofit community. The city’s dynamic economy and diverse industries create fertile ground for impactful corporate giving programs, including employee payroll giving initiatives that empower workers to support causes they care about directly through their paychecks.
Many leading companies headquartered or operating in Indianapolis have embraced payroll giving as a key component of their corporate social responsibility strategies. These programs not only facilitate charitable donations but often include matching gift opportunities that amplify the impact of employee generosity. For nonprofits, understanding which Indianapolis companies offer payroll giving programs is essential to unlocking new streams of support and building lasting partnerships within this philanthropic ecosystem.
What to Know About Major Indianapolis Companies in the Corporate Giving Space
Indianapolis is more than just the capital of Indiana; it is a major hub for commerce and nonprofit activity in the Midwest. Its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and business-friendly environment have attracted a wide array of companies, many of which are deeply invested in community engagement and philanthropy.
Here are some key facts that highlight Indianapolis’s significance in the corporate giving landscape:
These factors combine to create a fertile environment for payroll giving programs. Companies in Indianapolis recognize the value of empowering employees to contribute to charitable causes through convenient payroll deductions, often enhanced by employer matching gifts. This culture of giving not only supports local nonprofits but also strengthens employee engagement and corporate reputation.
Indianapolis’s Corporate Giving Culture
Indianapolis companies tend to integrate philanthropy into their core values, encouraging employees to participate in workplace giving programs. Payroll giving is a popular method because it simplifies the donation process and ensures steady support for nonprofits throughout the year.
Many corporations also offer additional incentives such as matching gifts, volunteer grants, and paid time off for volunteering, further amplifying the impact of employee contributions. This comprehensive approach to corporate social responsibility helps nonprofits maximize their fundraising potential and build sustainable relationships with business partners.
Companies in Indianapolis That Offer Payroll Giving Programs
Payroll giving programs are a cornerstone of corporate philanthropy in Indianapolis. These programs allow employees to designate a portion of their paycheck to charitable organizations, often with the added benefit of employer matching contributions. Below, we explore some of the major companies in Indianapolis that offer payroll giving programs, detailing their eligibility criteria, contribution guidelines, and matching policies.
Enterprise Holdings
Enterprise Holdings is a global leader in car rental and transportation services, headquartered in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Known for its commitment to community engagement, Enterprise offers a robust payroll giving program to its employees.
All full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate in the payroll giving program. Contributions can be made in flexible amounts, with no strict minimum, allowing employees to tailor their donations to their financial comfort. Enterprise matches employee donations dollar-for-dollar up to a specified annual limit, effectively doubling the impact of each gift.
The company supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations, with a focus on education, environmental sustainability, and community development. Employees can designate their gifts to any eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit, making the program inclusive and adaptable to diverse philanthropic interests.
Comcast
Comcast, a telecommunications giant with a significant presence in Indianapolis, offers an extensive payroll giving program as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts. The program is available to all employees, including those in technical, customer service, and corporate roles.
Employees can contribute through automatic payroll deductions, with a minimum contribution amount set to encourage meaningful participation. Comcast enhances employee donations with a matching gift program, typically matching contributions at a 1:1 ratio up to a generous annual cap.
The company prioritizes nonprofits focused on digital inclusion, education, and community development, reflecting its business mission and values. Comcast also provides volunteer grants and other philanthropic initiatives that complement its payroll giving program.
Learn more about the program here.
Pepsico
Pepsico, a global leader in food and beverage, operates a comprehensive payroll giving program for its Indianapolis-based employees. The program is designed to be accessible to all employees, regardless of position or tenure.
Contributions can be made in small increments directly from paychecks, with no minimum donation required. Pepsico matches employee donations at a rate of 1:1, doubling the funds directed to eligible nonprofits. The company emphasizes support for health, nutrition, and community welfare organizations.
Pepsico’s payroll giving program is integrated with other corporate philanthropy efforts, including volunteer grants and disaster relief funding, providing employees with multiple avenues to engage with charitable causes.
Learn more about the program here.
Salesforce
Salesforce, a global leader in cloud-based software solutions, maintains a strong commitment to philanthropy through its payroll giving program available to Indianapolis employees. The program encourages participation across all departments and employment levels.
Employees can elect to contribute a portion of their salary to nonprofits via payroll deductions, with flexible contribution amounts and no minimum threshold. Salesforce matches employee donations at a 1:1 ratio, with some campaigns offering enhanced matching for specific causes.
The company’s philanthropic focus includes education, equality, and environmental sustainability, aligning with its broader corporate values. Salesforce also offers volunteer grants and other workplace giving programs that complement payroll giving.
Learn more about the program here.
Microsoft
Microsoft’s Indianapolis operations benefit from the company’s global commitment to corporate philanthropy, including a well-established payroll giving program. Eligible employees can participate by designating a portion of their paycheck to charitable organizations.
The program features flexible contribution options and a matching gift component, where Microsoft matches employee donations dollar-for-dollar up to a set annual limit. The company supports a broad spectrum of nonprofits, with particular emphasis on technology access, education, and community development.
Microsoft’s payroll giving program is part of a larger suite of employee giving initiatives, including volunteer grants and disaster response funding, providing multiple channels for employee engagement.
Learn more about the program here.
Cisco
Cisco, a global technology leader with a presence in Indianapolis, offers a payroll giving program designed to empower employees to support causes important to them. The program is open to all employees, with easy enrollment through payroll deduction.
Employees can contribute any amount, with Cisco matching donations at a 1:1 ratio up to a specified limit. The company focuses on nonprofits that advance education, technology access, and community resilience.
Cisco’s payroll giving program is complemented by volunteer grants and other corporate giving initiatives, creating a comprehensive framework for employee philanthropy.
Learn more about the program here.
Nike
Nike, a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, extends its commitment to social responsibility through a payroll giving program available to its Indianapolis employees. The program encourages participation across all levels of the organization.
Employees can contribute through payroll deductions with no minimum amount required. Nike matches employee donations, typically at a 1:1 ratio, up to an annual cap. The company prioritizes nonprofits focused on youth development, health, and community empowerment.
Nike’s payroll giving program is part of a broader corporate social responsibility strategy that includes volunteer opportunities and community partnerships, enhancing the impact of employee contributions.
Learn more about the program here.
Explore More Indianapolis Payroll Donation Programs with a Workplace Giving Database
While the companies highlighted above represent some of the most prominent payroll giving programs in Indianapolis, many other businesses in the city and beyond offer a variety of corporate philanthropy initiatives. These include payroll giving, matching gifts, volunteer grants, and volunteer time off (VTO), all designed to encourage employee engagement and support for nonprofits.
Discovering these opportunities can be challenging without the right tools. That is where a workplace philanthropy database like Double the Donation becomes invaluable. Such databases provide nonprofits with an easy-to-use platform to search for companies offering payroll giving and other giving programs, helping organizations identify potential corporate partners aligned with their mission.
Using a workplace giving database allows nonprofits to:
By leveraging these tools, nonprofits can uncover hidden corporate giving opportunities, streamline donor engagement, and ultimately increase their fundraising revenue through workplace giving programs.
Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts
Indianapolis is home to a diverse array of companies that have embraced payroll giving as a powerful way to support nonprofits and engage employees in philanthropy. From global corporations like Microsoft and Nike to regional leaders such as Enterprise Holdings, these organizations offer structured programs that facilitate employee donations and often enhance them through matching gifts.
For nonprofits, understanding the landscape of payroll giving in Indianapolis is crucial to maximizing fundraising potential. By tapping into these programs and utilizing workplace giving databases, organizations can identify new corporate partners, engage employee donors more effectively, and build sustainable revenue streams.
Exploring payroll giving initiatives alongside other corporate philanthropy programs such as volunteer grants and matching gifts can significantly boost a nonprofit’s impact. Taking proactive steps to connect with companies offering these programs will position nonprofits for long-term success in their fundraising efforts.
Unlock More Payroll Giving Potential with Double the Donation
Double the Donation’s Payroll Giving Module empowers nonprofits and schools to tap into a powerful but underutilized source of recurring support—payroll donations. With minimal lift, you can identify eligible donors, alert them of their eligibility and next steps, and unlock new, sustained corporate giving revenue.
The Payroll Giving Module is powered by our Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant tools, and is a valuable tool to complete your workplace giving strategy—turning a single piece of employment data into multiple revenue opportunities. With Double the Donation’s full suite of tools, your organization can uncover payroll giving eligibility automatically through supporter employment data, provide donors with clear, actionable next steps through a website plugin, and streamline follow-up with in-platform insights, dashboards, and built-in marketing templates.
Drive recurring donations that lead to longer-term corporate engagement and sponsorships by integrating these tools into your fundraising efforts. To explore how your organization can benefit, learn how you can grow payroll giving revenue.
Top Jacksonville Companies that Offer Employee Payroll Giving
/in Payroll Giving, Nonprofit Basics /by Adam WeingerJacksonville, Florida, stands as a vibrant economic and cultural hub in the southeastern United States. Known for its sprawling metropolitan area and diverse industries, the city has cultivated a strong business environment that supports both corporate growth and community development. This dynamic atmosphere has attracted numerous major companies, many of which have embraced corporate social responsibility initiatives, including employee payroll giving programs.
Payroll giving programs allow employees to contribute a portion of their paycheck directly to nonprofit organizations, fostering a culture of philanthropy within the workplace. In Jacksonville, several leading companies have implemented such programs, enabling their workforce to support causes they care about while often benefiting from employer matching contributions. This article explores the top Jacksonville companies offering payroll giving, the impact of these programs, and how nonprofits can leverage these opportunities to enhance their fundraising efforts.
What to Know About Major Jacksonville Companies in the Corporate Giving Space
Jacksonville is not only the largest city by area in the contiguous United States but also a significant player in the national economy. Its strategic location as a transportation and logistics hub, combined with a diverse industrial base, makes it an attractive location for both established corporations and emerging businesses. The city’s economic vitality has fostered a robust nonprofit sector, supported in part by the generosity of local companies and their employees.
Understanding the corporate landscape in Jacksonville is essential for nonprofits aiming to tap into payroll giving and other workplace philanthropy programs. Here are some key points about Jacksonville’s business environment and its connection to corporate giving:
These factors combine to create a fertile environment for nonprofits to engage with corporate partners and their employees, leveraging payroll giving as a sustainable source of funding.
Companies in Jacksonville That Offer Payroll Giving Programs
Payroll giving programs are a popular form of workplace philanthropy in Jacksonville, allowing employees to make charitable contributions conveniently through automatic payroll deductions. These programs often include employer matching components, amplifying the impact of employee donations. Below, we explore some of the prominent Jacksonville-based companies offering payroll giving opportunities, detailing their programs and eligibility criteria.
HCA Healthcare
HCA Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services with a significant presence in Jacksonville. As one of the largest healthcare companies in the nation, HCA operates numerous hospitals and outpatient centers, employing thousands of healthcare professionals.
HCA Healthcare’s payroll giving program enables eligible employees to contribute to a wide range of nonprofit organizations directly from their paychecks. The program is designed to be inclusive, typically available to full-time and part-time employees. Contributions can be set at various levels, with no strict minimum in many cases, allowing employees to tailor their giving to their financial situation.
In addition to facilitating payroll donations, HCA Healthcare often matches employee contributions, usually at a 1:1 ratio, effectively doubling the impact of each gift. The company supports a broad spectrum of charitable causes, including health-related nonprofits, community development, and education. Restrictions on eligible charities are minimal, encouraging employees to support organizations that resonate personally.
Learn more about the program here.
Apple
Apple, a global technology giant, maintains a significant operational footprint in Jacksonville, contributing to the city’s tech industry growth. Known for its innovation and corporate responsibility, Apple offers a comprehensive payroll giving program to its employees.
Apple’s payroll giving initiative allows employees to allocate a portion of their salary to eligible nonprofits, with a focus on causes related to education, environment, and social justice. The program is available to all employees, including full-time, part-time, and contract workers, fostering widespread participation.
The company enhances employee donations through a matching gift program, typically matching contributions dollar-for-dollar up to a specified annual limit. Apple also provides additional incentives, such as volunteer grants and special fundraising campaigns, to encourage ongoing employee engagement in philanthropy.
Learn more about the program here.
IBM
IBM, a multinational technology and consulting company, has a strong presence in Jacksonville, supporting the city’s reputation as a tech hub. IBM’s commitment to corporate social responsibility is reflected in its robust payroll giving program.
IBM employees can participate in payroll giving by designating a portion of their paycheck to qualified nonprofits. The program is inclusive, generally open to all employees regardless of employment status. IBM sets flexible minimum contribution amounts to accommodate different giving capacities.
One of the program’s highlights is IBM’s matching gift policy, which often matches employee donations at a 1:1 ratio, with some exceptions depending on the nonprofit type. IBM also offers volunteer grants and other workplace giving initiatives, creating multiple avenues for employees to support charitable causes.
Learn more about the program here.
Microsoft
Microsoft, a global leader in software and technology services, operates facilities in Jacksonville that contribute to the local economy and workforce. The company is well-known for its extensive corporate giving programs, including payroll giving.
Microsoft’s payroll giving program allows employees to make automatic donations to eligible nonprofits, with options to adjust contribution amounts at any time. The program is accessible to all employees, including those working remotely or part-time.
Microsoft matches employee payroll donations, typically at a 1:1 ratio, with generous annual limits. The company also supports a wide range of causes, from education and technology access to environmental sustainability. Microsoft’s payroll giving program is integrated with its broader workplace giving strategy, including matching gifts and volunteer grants.
Learn more about the program here.
Honeywell
Honeywell, a multinational conglomerate specializing in aerospace, building technologies, and performance materials, has operations in Jacksonville that contribute to the city’s industrial diversity. Honeywell offers a payroll giving program as part of its commitment to corporate citizenship.
Eligible Honeywell employees can participate in payroll giving by authorizing regular deductions to support nonprofits of their choice. The program typically requires a minimum contribution amount, which varies depending on the region and employment status.
Honeywell enhances employee donations through a matching gift program, often matching contributions dollar-for-dollar up to a set annual maximum. The company encourages support for a broad array of charitable organizations, including those focused on education, health, and community development.
Explore More Jacksonville Payroll Donation Programs with a Workplace Giving Database
While the companies highlighted above represent some of the most prominent payroll giving programs in Jacksonville, many other businesses in the city and beyond offer a variety of corporate philanthropy initiatives. These include not only payroll giving but also matching gifts, volunteer grants, and volunteer time off (VTO) programs. For nonprofits seeking to maximize their fundraising potential, discovering these additional opportunities is crucial.
Workplace philanthropy databases, such as the one provided by Double the Donation, serve as invaluable tools for nonprofits aiming to uncover and engage with companies offering payroll giving and other giving programs. These databases compile comprehensive information on corporate giving policies, eligibility criteria, and program details, making it easier for nonprofits to identify potential partners.
Using a workplace giving database allows nonprofits to:
By leveraging these tools, nonprofits can expand their network of corporate partners, increase recurring donations, and build stronger relationships with employee donors. This strategic approach to workplace giving ensures that nonprofits do not miss out on valuable revenue streams and can better serve their communities.
Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts
Jacksonville’s thriving economy and diverse corporate landscape create a fertile ground for impactful payroll giving programs. Major companies such as HCA Healthcare, Apple, IBM, Microsoft, and Honeywell have embraced employee payroll giving as a key component of their corporate social responsibility efforts. These programs not only empower employees to support causes they care about but also amplify their impact through employer matching contributions.
For nonprofits operating in Jacksonville and beyond, understanding and engaging with these payroll giving initiatives can unlock significant fundraising opportunities. By tapping into the generosity of corporate employees and leveraging matching gift programs, nonprofits can enhance their financial sustainability and deepen community impact.
Moreover, exploring workplace giving databases and tools can reveal even more corporate philanthropy programs, enabling nonprofits to connect with a broader range of companies and supporters. Taking proactive steps to integrate payroll giving into fundraising strategies is essential for organizations seeking to grow their donor base and secure long-term support.
Discover How Double the Donation Can Help You Grow Payroll Giving Revenue
Double the Donation’s Payroll Giving Module empowers nonprofits and schools to tap into a powerful but underutilized source of recurring support—payroll donations. With minimal lift, your organization can identify eligible donors, alert them of their eligibility and next steps, and unlock new, sustained corporate giving revenue.
The Payroll Giving Module is powered by Double the Donation’s Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant tools, making it a valuable asset to complete your workplace giving strategy. By turning a single piece of employment data into multiple revenue opportunities, your nonprofit can uncover payroll giving eligibility automatically through supporter employment data and provide donors with clear, actionable next steps via a website plugin.
Additionally, the platform streamlines follow-up with in-platform insights, dashboards, and built-in marketing templates, driving recurring donations that lead to longer-term corporate engagement and sponsorships. Key features include instant identification of companies offering payroll giving, matching gifts, and volunteer grants, a payroll giving plugin for your website, and a comprehensive dashboard to manage your efforts efficiently.
To explore how your organization can benefit from these powerful tools, learn how you can grow payroll giving revenue.
Top San Jose Companies that Offer Employee Payroll Giving
/in Payroll Giving, Nonprofit Basics /by Adam WeingerSan Jose, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is not only a global technology hub but also a city where corporate social responsibility thrives. Many leading companies headquartered or operating in San Jose have embraced payroll giving programs, enabling employees to contribute directly to charitable causes through automatic payroll deductions. This culture of workplace philanthropy benefits both nonprofits and the communities they serve, creating a powerful ecosystem of giving.
Payroll giving programs are an increasingly popular way for companies to engage their workforce in philanthropy. By facilitating easy, recurring donations from employees’ paychecks, these programs help nonprofits secure steady funding while allowing employees to support causes they care about effortlessly. In San Jose, a city known for its innovation and economic strength, several major companies have established robust payroll giving initiatives that nonprofits should know about to maximize their fundraising potential.
What to Know About Major San Jose Companies in the Corporate Giving Space
San Jose stands as a vital center for business and nonprofit activity, largely due to its strategic location in Silicon Valley and its dynamic economy. The city is home to a diverse range of industries, including technology, finance, manufacturing, and retail, all of which contribute to a vibrant corporate philanthropy landscape.
Understanding the corporate giving environment in San Jose is essential for nonprofits seeking to tap into payroll giving programs. Here are some key points about the city’s business and philanthropic profile:
These factors combine to make San Jose a fertile ground for nonprofits looking to engage with corporate donors through payroll giving. By understanding the local corporate landscape, nonprofits can better position themselves to benefit from these programs and build lasting partnerships.
Companies in San Jose That Offer Payroll Giving Programs
Many prominent companies in San Jose have established payroll giving programs that allow employees to donate directly to nonprofits through automatic payroll deductions. These programs often include matching gift components, amplifying the impact of employee contributions. Below is an overview of some of the key companies offering payroll giving opportunities in San Jose.
Mass Mutual Northern Carolina
Mass Mutual Northern Carolina is a financial services company specializing in insurance and investment products. While headquartered in North Carolina, it maintains a significant presence in San Jose and offers payroll giving programs to its employees.
The company’s payroll giving program is open to all full-time employees, allowing them to contribute to a wide range of eligible nonprofits. Contributions can be set up as recurring deductions from paychecks, with no minimum donation amount required. Mass Mutual Northern Carolina also offers a matching gift program that matches employee donations dollar-for-dollar up to a specified annual limit, typically around $5,000 per employee.
Eligible nonprofits include educational institutions, health organizations, and community service groups. The company encourages employees to participate actively, providing resources and regular communications about giving opportunities.
Apple
Apple Inc., a global leader in consumer electronics and software, is headquartered in Cupertino, just outside San Jose, and has a significant workforce in the city. Apple’s commitment to corporate social responsibility includes a comprehensive payroll giving program.
Apple employees can participate in payroll giving through the company’s Employee Giving Program, which supports a broad spectrum of charitable organizations. The program allows employees to designate donations directly from their paychecks, with flexible contribution amounts and no minimum threshold.
Apple enhances employee donations through a matching gift program, typically matching contributions up to $10,000 annually per employee. The company also supports disaster relief efforts and other urgent causes by offering additional matching opportunities during specific campaigns.
Learn more about the program here.
Cisco
Cisco Systems, a multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in San Jose, is known for its strong corporate philanthropy initiatives. Cisco’s payroll giving program is a cornerstone of its employee engagement strategy.
All full-time Cisco employees are eligible to participate in the payroll giving program, which allows for automatic deductions to a wide variety of nonprofits. The program features a minimum contribution amount, often set at $10 per pay period, to encourage meaningful participation.
Cisco matches employee donations at a 1:1 ratio up to $5,000 annually. The company also offers volunteer grants and other giving programs that complement payroll giving, providing nonprofits with multiple avenues for support.
Learn more about the program here.
Microsoft
Microsoft, with a significant campus in the San Jose area, is a global software and technology leader. The company’s payroll giving program is part of its broader employee giving and volunteering initiatives.
Microsoft employees can contribute to eligible nonprofits through payroll deductions, with flexible amounts and no minimum contribution required. The company matches employee donations dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000 per year, one of the most generous matching gift programs in the region.
Microsoft also offers additional incentives such as volunteer grants and special matching campaigns during the holiday season and in response to global crises, enhancing the impact of employee philanthropy.
Learn more about the program here.
Nike
Nike, a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, operates a significant office in San Jose. The company supports employee giving through a structured payroll giving program.
Eligible Nike employees can enroll in payroll giving with contributions deducted automatically from their paychecks. The program typically requires a minimum contribution of $5 per pay period. Nike matches employee donations at a 1:1 ratio up to $7,500 annually.
The company focuses on supporting nonprofits related to youth sports, education, and community development, aligning with its corporate mission. Nike also encourages employee participation through internal campaigns and recognition programs.
Learn more about the program here.
Salesforce
Salesforce, a cloud computing and customer relationship management company headquartered in San Francisco with a strong presence in San Jose, is renowned for its philanthropic culture. The company’s payroll giving program is a key element of its corporate social responsibility efforts.
Salesforce employees can contribute to nonprofits via payroll deductions, with no minimum contribution required. The company matches employee donations at a 1:1 ratio up to $10,000 annually, making it one of the most generous programs in the area.
Salesforce also integrates payroll giving with volunteer grants and other workplace giving initiatives, providing nonprofits with multiple channels for engagement and support. The company’s commitment to social impact is reflected in its comprehensive employee giving platform.
Learn more about the program here.
Explore More San Jose Payroll Donation Programs with a Workplace Giving Database
Beyond the well-known companies listed above, many other businesses in San Jose and the surrounding region offer payroll giving and other corporate philanthropy programs. These include matching gifts, volunteer grants, and volunteer time off (VTO), all of which provide valuable opportunities for nonprofits to increase support.
Discovering and leveraging these programs can be challenging without the right tools. This is where a workplace philanthropy database like Double the Donation becomes invaluable. Such databases compile detailed information on corporate giving programs, making it easy for nonprofits to identify companies that offer payroll giving and other workplace giving opportunities.
Using a workplace giving database allows nonprofits to:
By integrating such a database into their fundraising strategy, nonprofits can uncover hidden corporate giving opportunities and build stronger relationships with local businesses. This approach not only boosts payroll giving revenue but also enhances overall corporate engagement.
Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts
San Jose’s vibrant economy and concentration of major corporations create a fertile environment for payroll giving and other workplace philanthropy programs. Companies like Mass Mutual Northern Carolina, Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, Nike, and Salesforce lead the way with robust employee giving initiatives that benefit nonprofits and communities alike.
Nonprofits operating in San Jose can leverage these payroll giving programs to secure steady, recurring donations and tap into generous corporate matching gifts. Beyond payroll giving, exploring additional corporate philanthropy programs such as volunteer grants and matching gifts can further amplify fundraising efforts.
By understanding the local corporate giving landscape and utilizing tools like workplace giving databases, nonprofits can maximize their impact and build lasting partnerships with businesses. Taking proactive steps to engage with these programs is essential for organizations seeking sustainable support and growth.
Unlock More Payroll Giving Potential with Double the Donation
Double the Donation’s Payroll Giving Module empowers nonprofits and schools to tap into a powerful but underutilized source of recurring support—payroll donations. With minimal lift, you can identify eligible donors, alert them of their eligibility and next steps, and unlock new, sustained corporate giving revenue.
The Payroll Giving Module is powered by our Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant tools, and is a valuable tool to complete your workplace giving strategy—turning a single piece of employment data into multiple revenue opportunities. With Double the Donation’s full suite of tools, your organization can uncover payroll giving eligibility automatically through supporter employment data, provide donors with clear, actionable next steps through a website plugin, streamline follow-up with in-platform insights, dashboards, and built-in marketing templates, and drive recurring donations that lead to longer-term corporate engagement and sponsorships.
Key features and benefits include:
Double the Donation’s Payroll Giving Module is designed to work seamlessly alongside our Matching Gifts and Volunteer Grant tools—so you never miss a chance to drive more support from employers. From recurring gifts to corporate sponsorship leads, our tools connect the dots across all aspects of workplace giving. To explore how your organization can benefit, Learn how you can grow payroll giving revenue.
Double the Donation and Firespring Partner to Empower Nonprofits with Automated Matching Gifts Integration
/in Press Releases, Company Updates /by Adam WeingerDouble the Donation and Firespring are excited to announce their new partnership and corporate matching gift integration now available on Firespring forms. This integration enables organizations to easily identify donors eligible for matching gifts and encourage them to complete their matches after giving.
This integration allows donors to identify matching gift opportunities as they give and equips them with clear steps to complete their matches. It also helps organizations raise awareness about corporate matching gifts and drive greater impact through increased donor participation.
“We’re continuing to see corporate giving programs expand, so we’re thrilled to make Double the Donation’s matching gift functionality available on Firespring donation forms,” says Adam Weinger, President of Double the Donation. “Nonprofits are always looking for effective ways to increase giving, and corporate matching gifts remain a largely untapped opportunity. We’re confident this integration will help more organizations access those funds and further their missions.”
The Double the Donation Matching and Firespring integration is available now for organizations looking to raise more from matching gifts. Follow our integration guide for more information on activating the Firespring integration.
Ready to add matching gift automation to your Firespring donation forms? Request a demo with Double the Donation today and be sure to share that you’re using Firespring. Want additional resources to help you take your matching gifts strategy to the next level? Enroll today in our Matching Gift Academy for in-depth content about growing your matching gift revenue.
About Firespring: Firespring provides strategic guidance through creative solutions in marketing, printing and technology to help nonprofits and businesses prosper. Their easy-to-use content management system gives organizations a central place to manage website content, donation pages and key engagement tools.
About Double the Donation: Automate your matching gift fundraising with the industry-leading solution from Double the Donation. The Double the Donation platform provides nonprofits and educational institutions with tools to identify match-eligible donors, drive matches to completion, and gain actionable insights. Double the Donation Matching integrates directly into donation forms, CRMs, social fundraising software, and other nonprofit technology solutions, and even partners with select CSR platforms to further streamline matching gifts for donors. Through Double the Donation, the matching gift process has never been simpler.
Donor Stewardship: How to Retain Support Effectively
/in Learning Center, Fundraising Strategy /by Julia BeltranA retention crisis is quietly undermining the hard work of donor stewardship teams across the country. According to recent reports, the percentage of organizations prioritizing donor retention has dropped sharply. While this trend is troubling, it also reveals a powerful, often-overlooked opportunity: the chance to secure your organization’s financial future and stand out from your peers by mastering truly effective donor stewardship.
With the average donor retention rate hovering at a challenging 40%, the key to unlocking sustainable growth isn’t simply finding new supporters, but building authentic, lasting relationships with the people who already believe in your mission. This journey begins with understanding what modern donor care truly entails and developing a proactive, personal plan. For that reason, we’ll help you dive into donor stewardship by reviewing the following topics:
With a better understanding of donor stewardship and a dedicated plan, you can make stewardship an ongoing, iterative process at your organization and consistently build enduring donor relationships.
What is donor stewardship?
Donor stewardship is the process of extending a relationship beyond the donor’s gift. The ultimate goal of donor stewardship is to encourage them to give again by building a deeper connection. Developing that sense of loyalty will make your fundraising efforts more seamless in the future because you’ll have a strong supporter base to tap into.
For stewardship to be effective, nonprofits must form mutually beneficial relationships with their donors. While nonprofits receive financial support, donors get to feel good about the impact they’ve made and join a community of people passionate about your cause. To build these relationships, nonprofits implement stewardship strategies that keep donors informed about the impact of their gifts and offer additional engagement opportunities.
The relationship between donor stewardship and retention
Donor retention is the percentage of donors who return to contribute to your organization after their initial gift. You can calculate your donor retention rate by dividing the number of donors who gave again this year by the number of donors who contributed last year, then multiplying that number by 100.
In recent years, donor retention has been declining, with an overall rate of 42.6%, down 3.5% from the previous year. There are costs associated with acquiring new donors, and when your donor retention rate is low, your organization has to continually maximize the time, effort, and resources it invests in donor acquisition.
Donor stewardship helps your organization conserve resources and build a more reliable donor pool. You need regular communication to remind donors of your cause and the vital role their support plays. With a dedicated donor stewardship plan, you can stay in touch with donors and ultimately retain them.
Additionally, retained donors are more valuable to your organization because they give more, more often, and are more likely to engage with your nonprofit in other ways. Given that 94% of recurring donors prefer to give to their causes of choice monthly, stewarding these donors helps you build a consistent community of supporters rather than a sporadic, constantly shifting list of one-time donors.
Lastly, you already have data on previous donors in your database or a constituent relationship management (CRM) platform. You can use this information to re-engage and steward these relationships, as you now know more about their interests and preferences. With a data-driven stewardship approach, you can meet donors where they are and personalize your communications to retain their support.
How donor stewardship fits into the cultivation cycle
Donor cultivation is the process of acquiring new donors and strengthening relationships with them. While donor stewardship is the last step in the cultivation cycle, it’s essential to understand each step in the process and how it informs your stewardship efforts:
1. Identification
The first step in the donor cultivation cycle is to identify potential donors. This step may involve reviewing your CRM for supporters who may be interested in donating, identifying previous or lapsed donors, or conducting outreach to entirely new supporters.
Some strategies for identifying prospective donors include:
In this stage, it’s crucial to emphasize your nonprofit’s mission and let potential donors know the impact their contributions could make.
2. Qualification
Now that you’ve identified potential donors, it’s time to narrow down that list further to prioritize those with the highest giving likelihood. Some factors you may assess to determine the most qualified potential donors are:
While some of this information may be stored in your CRM or found in public records, it can be helpful to work with a fundraising consultant or data provider who can acquire this data for you.
3. Cultivation
The cultivation step involves laying the foundation for a long-term relationship with prospects. Before soliciting a donation, introduce potential donors to your organization and invite them to get involved with:
Personalizing your communications with prospects is also a powerful way to build relationships with them. Use data from your CRM to better understand your prospects and tailor your communications accordingly. For example, if a prospect recently volunteered with your nonprofit, thank them for their support and follow up with additional volunteer opportunities they may be interested in.
4. Solicitation
After getting to know potential donors and informing them about your organization, you can begin soliciting donations. When making your initial asks, keep these tips in mind:
Be specific.
Using the data you’ve gathered about your prospects, suggest a specific donation amount that aligns with their giving capacity. You should also be clear about what that amount of money will allow your nonprofit to accomplish. For example, an animal shelter might specify that a $100 donation allows it to restock its pet food supply for one week.
Appeal to prospects’ emotions.
Don’t be afraid to use emotionally charged language to show prospects why they should care about your cause and how they have the power to make an impact. Including a testimonial from a beneficiary or current donor can help make a prospect’s potential impact more tangible.
Mention matching gift opportunities.
Did you know that 84% of people say they’re more likely to donate if a match is offered, and 1 in 3 donors claim they’d give a larger gift if matching is applied to their donation? Informing prospects about matching gift opportunities in your ask can motivate them to donate and help you raise even more for your cause. Matching gifts occur when a company matches its employees’ donations to a nonprofit, usually at a 1:1 ratio. As a result, your nonprofit can double its donation revenue. Learn best practices for promoting matching gifts in the video below:
As the video states, raising awareness for matching gifts is key. Once potential donors know about the power of matching gifts, you can make the process easier by researching their eligibility or providing a matching gift database where they can easily find their employer’s matching gift policies.
If a prospect says “no” to your first ask, that doesn’t mean you’ve failed to garner their support. Continue cultivating a relationship with this individual until it’s appropriate to make another donation request. Even if they don’t end up contributing monetarily, they can still become an active member of your community by volunteering, attending events, and engaging with your content online.
5. Stewardship
You should begin the donor stewardship process immediately after a prospect becomes a donor. Follow these steps to kick off your stewardship efforts:
While these steps are a great start to donor stewardship, you’ll need a dedicated stewardship plan to sustain your donor relationships effectively.
What to know about the donor pyramid
The donor pyramid is a visual representation of different donor giving levels. Since first-time donors are likely your largest donor group, they occupy the bottom of the pyramid, whereas the few major donors you have reside at the top. When you understand which category of the pyramid each donor fits into, you can better steward them up the pyramid and increase their support.
The main categories of the donor pyramid include:
Prospective donors
Some organizations include prospective donors at the bottom of the pyramid to represent all potential giving opportunities. You may omit this group or narrow it down to those who have shown interest in your cause but haven’t yet contributed monetarily, such as volunteers, social media followers, or newsletter subscribers.
First-time donors
Most nonprofits place first-time donors at the bottom of the pyramid. While these supporters have demonstrated interest in your mission, it’s crucial to follow up with them immediately after their initial gift to show your appreciation and share the impact of their contribution.
Recurring donors
Recurring donors may give monthly, quarterly, annually, or on a varying basis. including directly through their payroll. You may create different segments for each of these groups and develop stewardship strategies depending on giving frequency.
Planned donors
Planned donors pledge gifts to be contributed to nonprofits upon their death. These bequests are typically sizable donations, so it’s important to show your appreciation for planned donors’ contributions.
Major donors
The top of the pyramid comprises major donors who make the most significant gifts to your organization. Depending on your nonprofit’s size and typical donation amounts, you may define your major gift threshold differently from other organizations.
To build your nonprofit’s donor pyramid, draw on supporter insights from your donor database. This information will help you determine which categories to include, roughly how many donors are in each tier, and how best to steward each group toward higher levels of the pyramid or toward larger commitments at their current tier.
Beyond the thank-you: active vs. passive stewardship
The most successful nonprofits are shifting their mindset from passive to active stewardship. Passive stewardship is reactive: the basic thank-you letter, the standard tax receipt, and the generic newsletter that follows a gift. This is compliance, not relationship building. While necessary, passive stewardship often leaves the donor feeling like a transaction has closed. Active stewardship, on the other hand, is proactive, ongoing, personalized, and seeks to honor the donor’s value to the mission beyond their wallet. It treats the relationship not as finished, but as just beginning.
Active stewardship focuses on creating unexpected, high-value, and deeply personal moments of appreciation. It involves leveraging data to anticipate a donor’s needs or potential for deeper involvement, and to reach out before you ever need to ask for another gift. The goal of this approach is to make the donor feel like a respected partner and a true difference-maker, which is the most powerful incentive for continued giving.
How to Use Challenge Grants as a Creative Stewardship Tool
One of the highest-impact strategies in active stewardship is the strategic use of Challenge Grants. A challenge grant is a large, pre-secured gift from an individual, foundation, or corporation that is usually contingent upon your organization raising a specific amount from other sources within a defined time period. Rather than simply using this grant as a fundraising hook for mass outreach, savvy fundraisers leverage the challenge grant as an unparalleled stewardship opportunity for the major donor who provided it.
Here’s an example from Charity Navigator:
Instead of seeing the major donor’s contribution as a mere transaction, you position them as the Lead Partner and the hero of the resulting campaign. This strategy honors the donor by giving them public credit (if they desire) for inspiring hundreds of smaller gifts. It re-engages them not with an ask, but with a celebration of their power to multiply others’ generosity. This is a creative, high-impact stewardship touchpoint because it shifts the focus from their past gift to the future impact they are actively helping to create. This active acknowledgment deepens their loyalty and strengthens their bond with your organization far more effectively than a standard thank-you ever could.
When to steward your nonprofit’s donors: A helpful timeline
Timing a stewardship touchpoint is just as critical as the message itself, transforming a routine communication into a high-impact relationship builder. By identifying the specific moments when your donors naturally think about your mission, their giving history, or their overall philanthropic capacity, your organization can foster deep loyalty and set the stage for sustained support without issuing an immediate ask.
In an active stewardship model, there are several crucial times when a personalized, non-solicitation outreach will yield the best results. These include:
Immediately After a Contribution Is Made
The first 48 hours after a donation are arguably the most vital period for stewardship. This is when the donor’s sense of generosity and connection to your mission is at its peak, and your response must be swift, warm, and highly personalized. While automated thank-you emails are essential for acknowledging the gift immediately, they should be supplemented with a more tailored follow-up tailored to the gift size or donor segment.
For major donors, a personal call from a board member or executive director within one business day signals that their support is deeply valued at the highest level. For all supporters, the initial thank-you must not only confirm the transaction but also connect their specific dollar amount to a tangible outcome, closing the loop on their generosity and fulfilling the initial promise of their gift. Plus, it’s a great time to mention the matching gift opportunity!
Following Attendance at an Event or Volunteer Shift
Any instance of engagement, monetary or otherwise, should trigger a stewardship follow-up. When a donor attends a mission-focused event, such as a facility tour or workshop, or when a supporter volunteers their time, focused communication is necessary. For event attendees, this might be a follow-up email with photos or a short video recap that highlights the specific impact of the programs they learned about. For volunteers, a personalized thank-you note from a beneficiary or a staff member directly acknowledging the value of their time is priceless.
Time is often considered more valuable than money, and stewarding an individual’s time and talent is critical for nurturing a relationship that can lead to deeper financial support or a sustained volunteer commitment. This immediate, mission-centered follow-up ensures the positive feeling of their engagement is preserved and linked back to your cause.
During Key Relationship Milestones
Relationship milestones provide perfect, non-ask reasons to reach out and celebrate the donor’s enduring partnership with your cause. These are organic, predictable points on the calendar that can be leveraged for deeper engagement.
Consider recognizing the annual anniversary of their very first gift, using that occasion to send a retrospective impact report detailing all they have helped accomplish since joining your community. Celebrating their birthday or sending a personalized note when they move up a giving tier are also excellent opportunities to demonstrate that you see them as an individual. These milestone communications reinforce the long-term value of their loyalty and commitment, making the donor feel like a cherished member of an exclusive inner circle.
When You Get a Data Update
In the era of active stewardship, utilizing advanced data tools to monitor changes in a donor’s profile is a powerful, non-intrusive way to initiate relevant outreach. When you receive an update from your prospect screening tools or data enrichment services that indicates a change in a donor’s life, particularly their employment data (such as moving to a new company, receiving a major promotion, or reaching C-suite status), this is a prime opportunity for a relationship-focused touchpoint.
Instead of immediately soliciting a larger gift, your team should send a congratulatory message celebrating their professional achievement. This gesture is purely relational, demonstrating genuine interest in their success. Crucially, this updated employment information is invaluable for internal use: it allows you to refresh your donor profiles, uncover potential workplace giving opportunities, such as corporate matching gift programs or volunteer grants, at their new employer, and segment them for relevant, corporate-centric communications down the line. Leveraging this data transforms a passive record into an active insight, positioning your nonprofit to maximize future support when the time is right.
Creating a comprehensive donor stewardship plan: 5 steps
A systematic approach to donor stewardship ensures no donor gets left behind and that your team knows exactly how to uphold donor relationships. To create a donor stewardship plan, follow these essential steps:
1. Determine your donor stewardship goals.
The beginning of any plan should start with goal creation, and donor stewardship is no different. Goals developed using the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goal framework make it easier to measure the success of your stewardship plan.
For example, your nonprofit may want to grow its recurring giving program. Here’s how your team could incorporate each element of the SMART goal framework into your objectives:
Other common goals may include increasing your donor retention rate, bolstering your major gift fundraising, or improving your post-event outreach. No matter your goals, setting clear objectives helps your team stay on track and establish progress benchmarks, so you can make adjustments as needed.
2. Segment your donors.
While reaching out to each donor individually would be ideal for stewardship, it’s often unfeasible. When you segment your donors into relevant groups, you can personalize the donor stewardship process more efficiently.
Common ways to segment donors include grouping by:
Then you can reach out to each group with communications and engagement opportunities that will resonate with them. For example, you may create a special newsletter for monthly donors that informs them about upcoming events and volunteer outings.
3. Develop an outreach cadence.
Using your segments, create an automated outreach cadence that keeps donors’ shared characteristics in mind. New donors should receive more in-depth information about your organization and mission that they may not have received in the initial cultivation process. Then you can automate more targeted communications to your segments to streamline donor stewardship.
By integrating your email marketing software with your donor database, you can create personalized campaigns based on donors’ interests and current stewardship stages. For instance, during the cultivation stage, you may send prospects within a ten-mile radius of your organization’s headquarters information about in-person events and engagement opportunities in their community.
Top Tip: Automating High-Value Touchpoints
Beyond scheduled campaigns, the most efficient and scalable forms of active donor stewardship involve automated systems that deliver immediate, high-value information. A prime example is implementing automated corporate matching gift alerts through Double the Donation. When a donor makes a contribution, they are immediately prompted to check their eligibility for a matching gift, and follow-up emails are automatically sent based on the employment data they provide.
This approach positions Double the Donation’s matching gift alerts as an incredible, automated stewardship touchpoint for three reasons:
This is a donor stewardship win-win: the supporter feels appreciated for their amplified impact, and your nonprofit benefits from the increased revenue, all driven by a hands-off, automated system. It transforms a simple donation acknowledgment into a valuable financial partnership opportunity.
4. Offer additional engagement opportunities.
To maintain relationships with donors, you’ll need to offer engagement opportunities other than simply donating. While you may already have general fundraising events and volunteer opportunities planned, take the time to develop additional opportunities for donors to engage with your cause, such as:
When you share activities with your donors that are unaccompanied by a donation ask, you prove to donors that you’re committed to providing them with a positive experience with your nonprofit. Through a variety of engagement opportunities, you can build a strong community of supporters and advocates for your cause.
5. Collect feedback.
You can (and should) measure progress using the key performance indicators (KPIs) and goals you identified early on in the stewardship process. However, qualitative data, such as donor feedback, can give you insight into what your donors enjoy about your stewardship efforts and what your team could improve.
Send regular surveys to your donors to gather feedback about your donor stewardship plan. The questions you may ask include:
Analyze your team’s responses with donors to identify insights you can apply to your donor stewardship plan. For donors with multiple ideas or many points of feedback, consider calling them to learn more about their experience and gain a deeper understanding of the efficacy of your stewardship efforts.
Wrapping Up & Further Reading
With a comprehensive, active donor stewardship plan in hand, your nonprofit can build strong donor relationships, increase donor retention, and earn more funds for your cause. Whether you’re trying to grow your recurring donor program, acquire more challenge match leaders, increase corporate matching gift participation, or follow up with event attendees more effectively, a dedicated plan will help you reach your goals and steward donors to higher levels of the donor pyramid.
To learn more about key elements of the donor stewardship process, check out these additional resources: