Entries by Adam Weinger

Matching Gift Eligibility: What Your Donors Should Know

A whopping 26 million individuals work for companies that offer matching gift programs. However, only 8% of donors know whether their employer offers matching gifts, their eligibility status, and how to apply for a matching gift. Information about matching gift programs is often easily accessible, but many supporters don’t know to look for it or whether doing […]

5 Trends in Corporate Philanthropy That Dictate the Future

The state of philanthropy is often difficult to measure. For instance, nonprofits in 2023 saw a 20-30% decline in donations on average. However, the amount given to nonprofits on GivingTuesday was up from the previous year, totaling $3.1 billion. With mixed signals like these, it can be difficult to know if changes in your nonprofit’s donations are reflective of […]

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Hiring a Grants Consultant: How to Find the Right Fit

For nonprofits like yours, grant funding is a critical revenue source. Whether they come from government agencies, private or public foundations, or corporations, grants provide the financial flexibility you need to complete major projects and launch programs to further your mission. However, it takes a lot of time, effort, and resources to find and apply for […]

20+ Employee Engagement Ideas for Your Growing Business

Engaged employees are more productive, loyal, and likely to speak positively about your business to friends and family. Outside of a few highly motivated individuals, your engagement levels depend on your business and your practices for connecting with employees. Of course, it’s easy to want to engage your employees and another thing to brainstorm engagement […]

How You Can Unlock the Power of Corporate Matching Donations

Stop and think for a second: how many revenue sources does your nonprofit have? Do you primarily rely on contributions from individuals? Have a few grants? Maybe a corporate sponsor? Ideally, your nonprofit should have access to these channels and potentially even a few more income streams. By diversifying your revenue, your nonprofit will have […]

How to Start a Matching Gift Program in 3 Easy Steps

In an era where corporate social responsibility has become a cornerstone of successful business practices, organizations are looking for new ways to give back to the communities they serve. One powerful way to do this is to establish a matching gift program. A matching gift program allows your business to financially match employee donations to […]

15+ Powerful CSR Statistics About The Impact of Giving Back

Over the past few decades, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has catapulted into public consciousness with 70% of consumers wanting brands to take a stand on social and environmental issues. For those who are new to this concept, CSR is a business model where companies integrate social and environmental concerns into their business operations. This often includes conducting […]

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7 Canadian Companies With Matching Gift Programs to Know

If you’re searching for information on Canada matching gifts, you’ve come to the right place! As a nonprofit in the Canadian market, it can be challenging to secure corporate matching gifts from your donors’ employers. You’ll need to know which Canadian companies match donations and have a simple way to inform your donors of their eligibility. That’s […]

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Data Ethics, Privacy: Questions in Matching Gift Fundraising

Data is a powerful resource for making strategic decisions. This idea is evidenced by McKinsey Global Institute’s claim that organizations backed by innovative data practices are 23 times more likely to acquire donors, consumers, and other essential stakeholders. In many ways, data has been established as a new currency in an information-driven era. As increased […]