Fundraising benchmarks, matching gift trends, and workplace giving data. Based on our ongoing surveys of 5,000+ nonprofit and education professionals.
Last updated: August 17, 2026
Real-time indicators updated quarterly from our ongoing surveys of over 5,000+ fundraising and education professionals.
For 31% of nonprofits, the biggest concern hindering workplace giving success is a lack of awareness among supporters of these programs.
According to an analysis of nonprofits’ workplace giving promotional initiatives…
would describe their current efforts as ‘robust,’ targeting matching, volunteering, payroll giving, sponsorships, in-kind gifts, and more.
say they are in the early stages of developing their current strategy.
have not yet begun implementing a dedicated workplace giving strategy.
state that they target some forms of corporate fundraising, but acknowledge they are not yet achieving their full potential.
indicate that they’re building a strong foundation for their organization’s strategies.
Source: Double the Donation Q3 2026 Survey of 5,000+ Professionals
of nonprofits reported a significant increase in corporate partnerships in the last year.
of surveyed organizations stated that future-focused discussions (e.g., inquiring about upcoming events or other ways to give) are ‘green flags’ that suggest a corporate group could become a long-term partner, while
26.6% indicated that active curiosity (e.g., asking questions about the “why” behind the work) likewise serves as a strong signal of lasting commitment.
A 2026 research study indicated that the following barriers are the largest concerns for nonprofits seeking to grow their corporate support…
Source: Double the Donation Q3 2026 Survey of 5,000+ Professionals
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