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According to our partners at Double the Donation, over 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer matching donation programs<\/a>, resulting in an estimated $2-3 billion donated through matching donations annually. Workplace giving\u2014including employer matching gifts\u2014 differentiates itself from corporate giving because with workplace philanthropy, it\u2019s the employees choosing to give individually rather than the organization giving as one entity. <\/p>\n

These employer-sponsored initiatives don\u2019t just generate consistent revenue\u2014they also help deepen donor engagement, expand your reach, and introduce your mission to new supporters through trusted peer relationships. Best of all? With a little creativity and the right tools, workplace giving can be surprisingly easy to set up.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re just beginning to explore payroll giving or looking to revamp an existing program, this blog will walk you through your options and inspire fresh ideas to bring to your corporate partners. <\/p>\n

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Types of workplace giving<\/h2>\n

Workplace giving programs can take several forms, each with its own benefits for the donors and your nonprofit. Take your team\u2019s capacity into account, and focus your effort into one or two of these methods at a time before expanding. <\/p>\n

Payroll deductions<\/strong> \u2013 Employees can elect to have a set amount or percentage of each paycheck automatically donated to a nonprofit of their choice. As with monthly and recurring giving<\/a>, payroll deductions help individual employees \u201cset and forget\u201d their regular giving and offer your nonprofit a reliable income stream. <\/p>\n

Matching donations <\/strong>\u2013 Employers match their employees\u2019 donations, often dollar for dollar, effectively doubling the impact of each individual giver. This motivates individual employees to give and helps employers make sure their charitable dollars are supporting their employees\u2019 passions (while getting tax benefits, of course). <\/p>\n

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Double the Donation<\/a> helps you take full advantage of employee matching donations within your community. Learn who, already in your DonorPerfect system, is eligible for employer matching gifts, and get twice the income without extra effort!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Volunteer grants<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes known as \u201cDollars for Doers<\/a>,\u201d these programs reward employees\u2019 volunteer hours with a monetary donation to the nonprofit they serve. This is ideal for people who are eager to support your mission but give their time instead of their money. <\/p>\n

Year-end giving campaigns<\/strong> \u2013Many companies hold dedicated fundraising drives during the holidays or fiscal year-end to encourage giving. You\u2019ll already have focused year-end appeals<\/a> and other fundraising collateral, so put it to more use with prospective workplace givers! <\/p>\n

Employee-led giving circles<\/strong> \u2013 Groups of employees pool funds to support causes they care about, sometimes with matching donations from their employer. Learn more about giving circles in our blog, Giving Circles and How to Find Them<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Round-up giving<\/strong> \u2013 Some companies offer employees the option to round up purchases or paychecks for donations. Every little bit adds up. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Who to ask<\/h2>\n

Workplace giving programs often start with one enthusiastic advocate. When looking for partners, consider reaching out to people who are already doing good in their communities for an easy in.<\/p>\n