The Latest on Matching Gifts

Check out Double the Donation’s blog to learn more about matching gift best practices and trends. Stay up to date and in the know so that you can leverage matching gifts at your organization.

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Alumni Fundraising: A Complete Guide to Winning More Support

For many students, attending an institution of higher education is a transformative experience. This is all thanks to the professors you hire, the programs you offer, the facilities you maintain, and the scholarships you grant. To continue presenting your students with the resources they need to fulfill all their academic and personal goals, however, you […]

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How to Master the Art of Nonprofit Financial Statements

Well-managed finances are the backbone of successful nonprofits. To continue fulfilling your essential role in the community, you must meet IRS reporting requirements, build donor trust, and make informed decisions that contribute to your overall financial sustainability. While assembling your nonprofit financial statements can seem like a mundane checkbox to mark off every year, they can […]

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Donor Stewardship: How to Retain Support Effectively

According to OneCause’s Fundraising Outlook Report, the percentage of organizations that identify donor retention as a critical priority has decreased from 57% to 51%. While it’s concerning that fewer nonprofits are trying to reduce costs and form lasting relationships by focusing on donor retention, this insight reveals an opportunity to get ahead and stand out […]

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Nonprofit Advertising: The Best Advice & Persuasive Examples

The online space grows more competitive each day. Nonprofits are up against big-name companies, vying for consumers’ attention. If you’re grasping at straws and still aren’t capturing prospects’ attention, it might be time to try nonprofit advertising. Advertising is often perceived as a misuse of donations, but it’s surprisingly effective. There’s a reason companies invest […]

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Mandatory Volunteering: Unique Tips for Boosting Impact

Whether it’s a sorority, a food bank, or a socially responsible business, some organizations require their members to volunteer to build their skill sets and give back to their communities. Many nonprofits benefit from the temporary extra hands that mandatory volunteering provides, but there are many ways that you can convert these short-term volunteers into […]

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Hiring a Google Grants Agency in 2024: A Guide & 8 Agencies

Through the Google Ad Grants program, nonprofits have the potential to amplify their marketing and connect with prospects searching for causes like theirs. The program empowers nonprofits to share their missions with people around the globe, but only if they’re strategic about how they allocate their funds. Google Ad Grant agencies dedicate their time to […]

One-Off Matching Gift Programs | What to Know For Your Org

One-Off Matching Gift Programs | What to Know For Your Org

Tons of companies (from Fortune 500 enterprises to the local law firm down the street) offer generous employee gift-matching programs. When such a program is available, the business essentially agrees to match donations made by its staff to a wide range of charitable causes. These opportunities are great⁠—and relatively well-known in the nonprofit space. However, […]

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Companies Committing Social Good: 7 Real-World CSR Examples

Trends in corporate philanthropy show that corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs are on the rise among companies of all sizes. While large corporations have more resources to set aside for CSR, small and medium-sized businesses can make meaningful impacts in their communities without breaking the bank. The first step for creating a winning CSR strategy is to know […]

Registering Your Org with CSR Platforms + Key Steps For Each

Registering Your Org with CSR Platforms + Key Steps For Each

CSR (or corporate social responsibility) platforms are the software companies use to manage their end of the matching gift process. When an employee wants to request a match from their employer, they are often directed to an online portal from a corporate giving platform, where they are encouraged to provide information about their charitable gift […]

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52+ Employee Engagement Ideas for Productivity and Retention

Picture two imaginary employees who are both employed by the same company. Employee A is an enthusiastic, hard worker who loves driving results in their role. They make an effort to contribute in meetings, bring creative ideas to the table, encourage their coworkers, attend company events, and more. Employee B is also a hard worker […]