Entries by Mackenzie Burckbuchler

FAQs: Corporate Philanthropy Trends: Grants, Payroll Giving & Sponsorships

Do companies that match gifts also offer Volunteer Grants (Dollars for Doers)? Yes, approximately 40% of Fortune 500 companies that offer matching gift programs also offer “Volunteer Grants,” where the company donates money to a nonprofit based on the number of hours an employee volunteers. These programs are “Dollars for Doers” programs. Standard Rate: Companies […]

Commonly Asked Questions about Matching Gifts

What are corporate matching gift programs? A corporate matching gift program is a philanthropic initiative where a company matches donations made by its employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. Billions of dollars in matching gift revenue go unclaimed by nonprofits annually simply because donors are unaware these programs exist. The standard workflow includes four steps: Donation: […]