Employee Matching Programs
Double your employees' charitable impact with matching gift programs that encourage giving and boost employee satisfaction.
Match Donations
Match employee donations 1:1, 2:1, or custom ratios.
Set Limits
Define annual per-employee matching caps.
Verify Eligibility
Automatic charity verification and approval.
Track & Report
Complete matching records for taxes and reporting.
How Matching Works
- Employee Donates: Employee makes a donation through The Word
- Match Detected: System recognizes your company's matching program
- Request Submitted: Match request automatically generated
- Verification: Charity eligibility confirmed
- Match Processed: Your company's matching donation sent
Why Matching Matters
Companies with matching programs see 71% higher employee retention. Employees want to work for companies that share their values and support the causes they care about.
Need Help Managing Your Matching Program?
Don't have the resources to track donations and calculate matches? Let The Word handle it for you. Our Corporate Matching Support service manages your entire program for a simple per-employee fee — we track donations, verify charities, calculate matches, and send you monthly reports.
Matching Program Features
- Customizable match ratios (1:1, 2:1, 0.5:1)
- Annual per-employee limits
- Charity eligibility criteria
- Automatic verification of 501(c)(3) status
- Real-time budget tracking
- Year-end summary reports
Employee Volunteer Programs
Empower your team to give back with organized volunteer opportunities and tracking.
Volunteer Program Features
- Team Events: Organize group volunteer days for team building
- Individual Tracking: Employees log personal volunteer hours
- Dollars for Doers: Convert volunteer hours into charitable donations
- Skills-Based: Match employee expertise with charity needs
- PTO for Volunteering: Track volunteer time off usage
Benefits of Employee Volunteering
- Improved team cohesion and morale
- Skill development opportunities
- Enhanced company reputation
- Stronger community connections
- Increased employee engagement
Corporate Donations
Make direct charitable contributions to organizations aligned with your company values.
Donation Options
- One-Time Donations: Support specific campaigns or emergencies
- Recurring Giving: Sustained monthly or annual support
- Event Sponsorships: Sponsor charity events and galas
- In-Kind Donations: Products, services, or expertise
- Grant Programs: Structured giving to multiple organizations
Tax Documentation
- Automatic tax receipts for all donations
- Year-end giving summaries
- Documentation for IRS requirements
- Audit-ready records
CSR Reporting
Track and report on all your corporate social responsibility activities in one place.
Report Includes
- Total Giving: All donations, matches, and sponsorships
- Volunteer Impact: Hours contributed by employees
- Beneficiary Organizations: List of supported charities
- Cause Distribution: Breakdown by cause area
- Employee Participation: Engagement rates across the company
CSR Drives Business Results
88% of consumers are more loyal to companies that support social causes. 76% will refuse to buy from companies that support causes contrary to their beliefs. CSR isn't just nice to have—it's a business imperative.
Shareable Impact
- Annual CSR reports for stakeholders
- Social media-ready impact graphics
- Employee newsletter content
- Press release materials
- Website badge showing giving totals
Workplace Giving Campaigns
Run internal campaigns that engage employees and maximize charitable impact.
Campaign Types
- Annual Giving: Year-end or giving season campaigns
- Disaster Relief: Quick-response to emergencies
- Awareness Months: Tie giving to breast cancer awareness, etc.
- Community Drives: Support local organizations
- Challenge Campaigns: Department vs department competitions
Campaign Tools
- Goal setting and progress tracking
- Employee leaderboards
- Internal communications templates
- Real-time donation dashboards
- Winner recognition features
Partner with Local Charities
Build strategic partnerships with organizations that align with your business values.
Partnership Benefits
- Co-branded marketing opportunities
- Employee volunteer placements
- Community visibility and goodwill
- Customer engagement through shared values
- Recruitment advantage for purpose-driven candidates
Finding Partners
- Browse charities by cause, location, or size
- Review impact metrics and ratings
- Connect directly through the platform
- Negotiate partnership terms
- Track partnership outcomes