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.
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.
10+ Higher Education Fundraising Conferences to Attend
/in Learning Center /by Adam WeingerHigher education fundraising professionals work hard every day to generate the revenue that keeps their schools running. By doing so, they offer a better educational experience to students, provide scholarships and financial aid, fund research projects, and more. Since fundraising is so essential, higher education professionals need to stay up-to-date on new trends and best practices. That’s […]
10+ Best eCard Websites for Nonprofits to Raise More
/in Learning Center, Fundraising Ideas /by Adam WeingerWhether someone is celebrating a birthday or needs a pick-me-up, greeting cards show you care. As technology advances, we can bring this joy into the digital space via eCard websites. Nonprofits, in particular, can sell branded charity eCards to raise money, encourage supporters to send personalized cards to spread awareness, or send greeting cards directly […]
The Art of Persuasion: How to Build a Case for Support
/in Learning Center /by Adam WeingerConvincing an audience to take any kind of action requires making an effective pitch. Nonprofits know this all too well. When you rely on people’s donated support to push your work forward, you must be able to confidently explain to your donors what you need, why, and what the benefit will be. A nonprofit case […]
Nonprofit Basics: Matching Gifts & How They Double Funds
/in Nonprofit Basics /by Adam WeingerCorporate giving is a big deal for nonprofits. Giving USA’s latest report estimates that companies gave an incredible $29.48 billion to charities in the U.S. in just one year, showing how generous businesses can be. Matching gifts are a special part of this, and these programs provide the easiest way to tap into that funding. You can […]
Corporate Gift-Giving Laws: How to Make Policies on Presents
/in About Double the Donation /by Adam WeingerCorporate leaders oversee relationship management on many fronts, including employee engagement and customer satisfaction, and corporate gift-giving is an effective strategy to tackle it. After all, 57% of employees and 52% of consumers are more likely to be loyal to companies that provide gifts. However, companies must give gifts fairly and responsibly for them to […]
Matching Gift Requests | Deadlines, Forms & Auto-Submission
/in Learning Center, Matching Gift Companies, Company Spotlights, Learning Center, Donor communications /by Adam WeingerYou likely have a number of matchable donations in your CRM at any given time. If you’re looking to revamp your strategy, you might wonder if gifts made last week, month, or quarter remain eligible for the giving programs. Fear not—many contributions from the past year (give or take) should still qualify for company matching. […]
Matching Gifts for Public Media Orgs | Boost Your Broadcasts
/in Lists and Rankings, Volunteer Grant Companies, Matching Gift Companies, Company Spotlights /by Adam WeingerConsider the following scenario: You’re listening to your regularly scheduled radio show when it’s interrupted for the station’s annual pledge drive. You hear the on-air host making an appeal—“Fundraising is an essential part of what we do at Public Broadcasting Station, and it’s the most efficient way to source funds needed to supply our listeners […]
5 Political Campaign Lessons That Nonprofits Can Learn From
/in Marketing Strategies, Fundraising Ideas, Donor communications, Learning Center /by Adam WeingerIn major election years, political campaigns are at the top of everyone’s minds. Your organization’s supporters receive political advertisements and donation appeals alongside those from your nonprofit, and donors may even wonder where your organization stands on key election issues. While 501(c)(3) nonprofits are prohibited from participating in or supporting specific political campaigns, that doesn’t mean you […]
Advancing Matching Gifts for Civic & Community Organizations
/in Lists and Rankings, Volunteer Grant Companies, Matching Gift Companies, Company Spotlights /by Adam WeingerOrganizations dedicated to fostering positive social change often struggle to maximize their impact with tight budgets and limited resources. Fortunately, matching gifts for civic and community organizations present a powerful opportunity for individuals to double or even triple their generosity at no added cost. In doing so, these programs allow nonprofits to grow their revenue and tap […]
5 Noteworthy Benefits of Effective Data Storytelling
/in Marketing Strategies /by Adam WeingerAccording to Steve Jobs, “The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values & agenda of an entire generation that is to come.” Good stories are backed by hard data. Translating collected data or evidence into a compelling and insightful narrative is known as data storytelling. The skill […]