{"id":4814,"date":"2016-12-08T18:23:15","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T23:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=4814"},"modified":"2023-08-31T10:24:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T14:24:28","slug":"nonprofit-matching-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/nonprofit-matching-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Matching Gifts: 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Drive More Donations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#f8faed\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.qgiv.com\/email-series-fundraising-bootcamp\">Want to bring your fundraising to the next level? <em>Enlist in Boot Camp<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Matching gifts can help your nonprofit double your donations. However, if you&#8217;re only promoting one type of matched giving\u00a0to your supporters, you could be missing out a lot of additional contributions.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not familiar with the other forms of matching gift programs, we&#8217;ve got you covered!<\/p>\n<p><strong>We&#8217;ll go over five different matching gifts strategies that you can market to your donors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"#employee\">Matching gifts for corporate employees.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"#company\">Corporate matching gift partnerships<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"#volunteer\">Corporate volunteer matching gift partnerships<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"#board\">Matching gifts for board members.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"#challenge\">Matching gift challenges for major donors<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Matching gift programs can be a fantastic way to augment your <a href=\"\/blog\/fundraising-ideas\">fundraising strategies<\/a>, since they require very little effort from you\u00a0<em>or\u00a0<\/em>your supporters. But you&#8217;ll only reap the benefits of these powerful programs if you know how to promote them effectively!<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to see how you can get the word out about different types of matching gifts.<br \/>\n<a name=\"employee\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"140\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7772 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Corporations-develop-matching-gift-programs-to-match-employee-donations.png\" alt=\"Corporations develop matching gift programs to match employee donations.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Corporations-develop-matching-gift-programs-to-match-employee-donations.png 710w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Corporations-develop-matching-gift-programs-to-match-employee-donations-300x59.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>1. Matching Gifts for Corporate Employees<\/h2>\n<p>Employee gift matching is probably the type of program with which you&#8217;re most familiar. Corporations create charitable programs where they will match their employees&#8217; donations. Usually, the ratio is 1:1, but some companies offer different ratios.<\/p>\n<h3>Why do employee matching gifts work?<\/h3>\n<p>The program is a win-win-win situation for everyone involved. <strong>Here&#8217;s how:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The donor gets to see their contribution go twice as far.<\/li>\n<li>The nonprofit receives twice as many donations without asking the donor for another contribution.<\/li>\n<li>The corporation helps out the organizations that their employees are passionate about.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/doublethedonation.com\/matching-grant-resources\/matching-gift-information\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Learn more about matching gifts with Double the Donation&#8217;s guide.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How can you promote them?<\/h3>\n<p>With employee matching gift programs, most of the responsibility rests in the corporations&#8217; and the employees&#8217; hands. However, there are still strategies you can use to help encourage donors to submit a request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One effective way is to include\u00a0a matching gift search tool on your nonprofit&#8217;s website and online donation forms as a way for donors to check if their employer supplies matching gifts without having to leave your page.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ASPCA for instance does a wonderful job of showcasing their Double the Donation matching gift search tool in an easy-to-use fashion:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"505\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ASPCA-features-Double-the-Donations-matching-gift-search-tool.png\" alt=\"ASPCA features Double the Donation's matching gift search tool.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ASPCA-features-Double-the-Donations-matching-gift-search-tool.png 715w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ASPCA-features-Double-the-Donations-matching-gift-search-tool-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The more knowledgeable donors are about the process, the more comfortable they&#8217;ll feel submitting a request.<\/strong> The goal is to regularly remind donors about matching gifts and provide them with the right information.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping donors informed throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/donation-pages\/\">online donation process<\/a> will keep matching gifts at the front of\u00a0their minds and make sure that they have the information they need when the time comes to submit their request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The bottom line: <\/strong>Employee matching gifts may be one of the\u00a0traditional forms of matching gifts, but donors still need to know about the process and how to submit a request.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"company\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"140\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7765 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Nonprofits-reach-out-to-companies-for-matching-gift-partnerships.png\" alt=\"Nonprofits reach out to companies for matching gift partnerships.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Nonprofits-reach-out-to-companies-for-matching-gift-partnerships.png 710w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Nonprofits-reach-out-to-companies-for-matching-gift-partnerships-300x59.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>2. Corporate Matching Gift Partnerships<\/h2>\n<p>Companies and business owners are already making charitable donations. Why not ask them to match your donors&#8217; gifts up to a fixed amount?<\/p>\n<p>For this type of program, you&#8217;ll need to reach out to companies and see if they&#8217;d be willing to match gifts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re unsure of who to ask, start with the companies that have contributed to your nonprofit in the past. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Why do company matching programs work?<\/h3>\n<p>Your nonprofit won&#8217;t have difficulty finding companies to partner with because matching programs benefit local businesses by receiving social media and brand promotion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additionally, every donor, not just the supporters employed by the company, can participate in this program.\u00a0<\/strong>You can match the gift of every supporter to maximize your fundraising potential.<\/p>\n<h3>How can you promote them?<\/h3>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve got the cooperation of a company, you need to let your donors know about this opportunity. Using social media is a great way to spread the word.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s take a look at an example of how you can promote your company matching gift program on X:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"562\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/The-Alzheimer-Society-promotes-matching-gifts-opportunities-using-social-media.png\" alt=\"The Alzheimer Society promotes matching gifts opportunities using social media.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/The-Alzheimer-Society-promotes-matching-gifts-opportunities-using-social-media.png 685w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/The-Alzheimer-Society-promotes-matching-gifts-opportunities-using-social-media-300x246.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Alzheimer Society used this short, sweet post to promote their partnership with Deloitte for <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/givingtuesday-dos-and-donts\/\">#GivingTuesday<\/a>.<\/span> They also included a visual that helps donors see how they can double their impact.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, they included information about how the program will work and that &#8220;individual gifts up to $11,000 will be matched.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To promote your own campaign on social media, you should make your message simple and concise. <strong>Don&#8217;t overload the donor with too much information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Instead, provide them with a link where they can learn more about the requirements, restrictions, and submission process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The bottom line: <\/strong>Think of a company matching gift program as a way you can take more control of matching gifts. You get to reach out to the companies you&#8217;d like to work with.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"volunteer\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"140\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7771 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Corporations-donate-matching-gift-funds-in-relation-to-employee-volunteer-hours.png\" alt=\"Corporations donate matching gift funds in relation to employee volunteer hours.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Corporations-donate-matching-gift-funds-in-relation-to-employee-volunteer-hours.png 710w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Corporations-donate-matching-gift-funds-in-relation-to-employee-volunteer-hours-300x59.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>3. Corporate Volunteer Matching Gift Partnerships<\/h2>\n<p>Volunteer matching is when corporations will donate a certain amount of money depending on how many hours the employee has volunteered for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In other words, employees can have volunteer hours matched with their company&#8217;s dollars. <\/strong>The nonprofit will receive support in two different ways to help further their cause.<\/p>\n<p>For example, ExxonMobil offers volunteer matching. For every 20 hours an employee volunteers, the company will provide the nonprofit with $500. The company gives up to $2,000 in volunteer grants per employee each year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"610\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ExxonMobil-offers-individual-and-team-volunteer-matching-gift-programs-for-employees.png\" alt=\"ExxonMobil offers individual and team volunteer matching gift programs for employees.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ExxonMobil-offers-individual-and-team-volunteer-matching-gift-programs-for-employees.png 675w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ExxonMobil-offers-individual-and-team-volunteer-matching-gift-programs-for-employees-300x271.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With volunteer matching, \u00a0donors have a unique way to contribute to their favorite organizations and causes.<\/p>\n<h3>Why do volunteer matching programs work?<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes supporters want to contribute to your nonprofit in a way that isn&#8217;t just monetary. Volunteering is another option. Not only can the donors support your nonprofit with their time, but they can contribute their skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Depending on your nonprofit, employees can use their talents to promote a nonprofit&#8217;s cause, serve the community, and so much more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if employees don&#8217;t have the financial means to make a gift to their favorite nonprofit, volunteer matching gives them a way to contribute and still have their gift matched.<\/p>\n<h3>How can you promote them?<\/h3>\n<p>Like with all of the matching gift programs we&#8217;ve covered, donors can&#8217;t submit a request if they don&#8217;t know this option is available, or if they don&#8217;t know how to put in a request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer matching gifts should be a program that you promote along with every other matching gift program.<\/strong> Use social media and email to let donors know that this is another option available to them.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, most companies offer both an employee and volunteer matching gift program. Encourage donors to use both programs so that your nonprofit can benefit from the extra support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The bottom line:\u00a0<\/strong>With volunteer matching programs, donors can take an active part in supporting your cause. And, you still receive support in two different ways.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"board\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"140\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7769 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Employees-that-serve-on-a-nonprofit-board-receive-higher-corporate-matching-gift-ratios.png\" alt=\"Employees that serve on a nonprofit board receive higher corporate matching gift ratios.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Employees-that-serve-on-a-nonprofit-board-receive-higher-corporate-matching-gift-ratios.png 710w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Employees-that-serve-on-a-nonprofit-board-receive-higher-corporate-matching-gift-ratios-300x59.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>4. Matching Gifts for Board Members<\/h2>\n<p>While many corporations match their employees&#8217; gifts, there is also a significant portion of companies that offer bonus gifts for employees that are nonprofit board members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If employees (or even retirees) serve on a nonprofit board, they could receive higher matching ratios or limits on their matching gifts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For example, while PepsiCo doubles the average employee matching gift, they actually triple employees who serve on a nonprofit organization board for up to $10,000 at a 2:1 ratio.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"559\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/PepsiCo-doubles-employee-matching-gifts-and-triples-employee-board-member-donations.png\" alt=\"PepsiCo doubles employee matching gifts and triples employee board member donations.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/PepsiCo-doubles-employee-matching-gifts-and-triples-employee-board-member-donations.png 676w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/PepsiCo-doubles-employee-matching-gifts-and-triples-employee-board-member-donations-300x248.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/doublethedonation.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/matching-gifts-volunteer-grants-board-members\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Find more information about more companies that accept board matches.<br \/>\n<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Why do board matches work?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Supporters that serve on a nonprofit board\u00a0are more likely to make donations.\u00a0<\/strong>In fact, their contributions are usually larger than those of donors\u00a0who do not serve on the board.<\/p>\n<p>Having a higher gift ratio and limit means that nonprofits can receive more funds because those contributors often give more.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, corporations can show that they support the nonprofits that their employees are passionate about.<\/p>\n<h3>How can you promote them?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Reach out to your board members so that they can be aware of this program.<\/strong>\u00a0You can reach out to them during board meetings or through specific communications directed to board members.<\/p>\n<p>That way, they&#8217;ll know the information and be prepared when they make their next contribution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The bottom line:\u00a0<\/strong>In addition to the traditional employee matching gift program (<em>see above!<\/em>), you can also double or even triple the funds you raise by promoting board matches.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"challenge\"><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"140\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7770 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Donors-contribute-major-gifts-if-your-nonprofit-provides-a-matching-gift-thats-equal-or-more.png\" alt=\"Donors contribute major gifts if your nonprofit provides a matching gift that's equal or more.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Donors-contribute-major-gifts-if-your-nonprofit-provides-a-matching-gift-thats-equal-or-more.png 710w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Donors-contribute-major-gifts-if-your-nonprofit-provides-a-matching-gift-thats-equal-or-more-300x59.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>5. Matching Gift Challenges for Major Gift Donors<\/h2>\n<p>You can seek the help of your major gifts supporters or even board members to see if they would be willing to offer a matching gift challenge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See if one of your big supporters will donate a significant contribution if your nonprofit can raise an equivalent or higher amount.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For example, the president of Kent State University offered a challenge where she would match up to $25,000. At the end of the challenge, Kent State University raised over ten times the match amount.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"627\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kent-State-Universitys-president-matched-gifts-at-25000-for-their-most-successful-Giving-Tuesday.png\" alt=\"Kent State University's president matched gifts at $25,000 for their most successful Giving Tuesday.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kent-State-Universitys-president-matched-gifts-at-25000-for-their-most-successful-Giving-Tuesday.png 684w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kent-State-Universitys-president-matched-gifts-at-25000-for-their-most-successful-Giving-Tuesday-300x275.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Why do challenge matches work?<\/h3>\n<p>This program works because your major gift donors want to support your cause in a meaningful way. A challenge is a great opportunity to show their passion for your cause and to encourage other supporters to give.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additionally, donors don&#8217;t have to take any extra steps like submitting a request to see this match fulfilled.<\/strong> All they have to do is donate and motivate their peers to do the same.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, a recent study showed that a challenge match attracted 23% more supporters and increased total contributions by 18% when compared to a similar campaign without a challenge.<\/p>\n<h3>How can you promote them?<\/h3>\n<p>To have a successful challenge match program, you need to promote it on as many channels as possible. You have a better chance of reaching your goals and having your funds matched if you reach as many donors as you can.<\/p>\n<p>Use social media and email to remind donors about the challenge and how far their funds can go. <strong>Plus, don&#8217;t forget to tell them that <em>no<\/em> additional action is required.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The bottom line: <\/strong>Since your major contributors want to show their support and donors don&#8217;t have to complete any extra steps, challenge matches can be an effective way to raise funds.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Now that you have more knowledge on the different types of matching gift programs, you can start promoting them to your donors.<\/p>\n<p>Once donors feel more comfortable with the process, they&#8217;ll be more likely to submit requests for matching gifts and use all the different options available to them.<\/p>\n<p>Combine matching gifts with your other fundraising strategies so that your nonprofit can maximize your fundraising potential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information on nonprofit matching gift strategies, check out our additional resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/matching-gift-program\/\">15 Corporate Matching Gift Programs All Nonprofits Should Know<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Itching to know more about how your nonprofit can benefit from matching gifts? Check out our top picks\u00a0for corporate matching gift programs and tools!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.360matchpro.com\/matching-gifts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">360MatchPro&#8217;s Matching Gifts: The Expert&#8217;s Guide<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Learn more about how you can grow, solicit, and market matching gift opportunities with 360MatchPro&#8217;s leading matching gift services for large nonprofits.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.360matchpro.com\/top-matching-gift-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">360MatchPro&#8217;s Top Matching Gift Companies<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Look into established matching gift companies and what they can do for your nonprofit with 360MatchPro&#8217;s definitive ranking, including volunteer grant programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Learn more about matching gift integration with\u00a0our incredible Fundraising Bootcamp!<\/strong><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.qgiv.com\/email-series-fundraising-bootcamp\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fundraising-Bootcamp.jpg\" alt=\"Sign up for Fundraising Bootcamp for incredible insights that can help you raise more!\" \/><\/a>\n<p><script><br \/>\njQuery(window).on(\"hashchange\", function () {<br \/>\n    window.scrollTo(window.scrollX, window.scrollY - 100);<br \/>\n});<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matching gifts can help your nonprofit double your donations. 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