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.
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