Entries by Julia Beltran

Using Match Deadlines to Drive Capital Campaign Action

Capital campaigns are often described as the marathons of the nonprofit world. These multi-phase fundraising initiatives are immense, several-year-long undertakings designed to transform an organization’s infrastructure, build endowments, or fund massive equipment purchases. They require endurance, strategy, and a significant amount of resources to reach the finish line. However, unlike a literal marathon, where the finish line […]

Corporate Volunteer Recruitment: Tips for Nonprofit Success

It might surprise you to know that, according to Double the Donation, 40% of Fortune 500 companies offer volunteer grants to nonprofits supported by their employees. Yet, countless nonprofits struggle every year with unfilled volunteer shifts, a lack of specialized expertise, and uncertain funding. For professionals responsible for managing volunteers in nonprofit organizations, these challenges […]

How Businesses Use Matching Gifts to Attract Gen Z Talent

In today’s competitive job market, businesses are constantly looking for ways to attract top-tier talent, and one strategy that’s gaining momentum is corporate matching gifts. These initiatives, which allow companies to match employee donations to charitable organizations, are a unique and impactful way to engage potential hires. In particular, matching gifts resonate strongly with Gen […]

How Companies Use Matching Gifts to Partner with Nonprofits

In today’s corporate landscape, many companies are increasingly aware of the importance of giving back to the community. One of the most impactful ways businesses can engage in philanthropy is through matching gifts, which allow companies to match employee donations to nonprofit organizations. These partnerships are not only a great way to contribute to causes […]

7 Signs Your Employees Aren’t Engaging with Matching Gifts

In today’s workplace, employee engagement is a vital component of a thriving corporate culture, and one of the best ways to encourage engagement is through corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. Matching gift programs, in which companies match their employees’ charitable donations, are an excellent way to foster engagement while giving back to the community. However, […]

Measuring the ROI of Your Company’s Matching Gift Program

Corporate matching gift programs are one of the most effective ways for companies to amplify their charitable impact. These programs match employees’ donations to nonprofit organizations, effectively doubling or even tripling the contributions. However, as with any other business initiative, companies need to measure the ROI (or return on investment) of their matching gift program […]

How to Fix 5 Mistakes Companies Make with Matching Gifts

Your company has invested time, effort, and significant budget dollars into creating an employee benefit designed to do good: a matching gift program. This powerful form of corporate social responsibility allows your staff to support the causes they care about most while amplifying their impact through your company’s generosity. It should be a win for […]