Matching Gift Programs
The Word automatically identifies when donors may be eligible for employer matching, helping you capture additional revenue that's often left on the table.
Employer Detection
Automatic identification of employers with matching gift programs.
Double Impact
Turn $50 donations into $100 or more with corporate matches.
Match Notifications
Alert donors when their gift is eligible for matching.
Match Tracking
Track pending and completed matches in your dashboard.
$4-7 Billion Left Unclaimed
Every year, billions in matching gift funds go unclaimed because donors don't know their employers offer matching programs. The Word's automatic detection helps ensure you capture this additional revenue.
How Matching Works on The Word
- Donor Signs Up: When donors create accounts with work emails, we identify their employer
- Match Detection: If their employer offers matching, we flag eligible donations
- Donor Notification: Donors are notified their gift can be matched
- Submission Guidance: We provide instructions for submitting match requests
- Match Tracking: Both you and the donor can track the match status
Matching Features
- Automatic employer detection via work email domains
- Database of companies with matching programs
- Clear "Matching Donation" tags in donation history
- Combined impact totals showing original + matched amounts
- Annual matching limit tracking per donor
- Notifications when matches are processed
Business Partnerships
Connect with local businesses on The Word who want to support causes like yours through cause marketing and corporate giving programs.
Partnership Types
- Cause Marketing: Businesses promote your charity to their customers
- Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors for your events and programs
- In-Kind Donations: Receive goods and services from business partners
- Employee Giving: Workplace giving campaigns and volunteer days
- Round-Up Programs: Customers round up purchases to donate to you
Benefits for Your Charity
- Increased Visibility: Reach new audiences through business networks
- Sustainable Funding: Build reliable, recurring corporate support
- Expanded Resources: Access in-kind donations and volunteer hours
- Community Credibility: Business endorsements enhance your reputation
Sponsorship Opportunities
Create and manage sponsorship packages for events, programs, and general organizational support.
Sponsorship Tiers
Create tiered sponsorship levels with different benefits:
- Presenting Sponsor: Highest visibility, naming rights, exclusive benefits
- Gold/Silver/Bronze: Scaled benefits based on contribution level
- In-Kind Sponsors: Recognition for product or service donations
- Media Sponsors: Promotion partners who help spread the word
Sponsor Benefits You Can Offer
- Logo placement on event materials and website
- Social media mentions and tags
- Speaking opportunities at events
- VIP access and reserved seating
- Employee volunteer opportunities
- Impact reports showing contribution results
Corporate Volunteer Programs
Partner with businesses for group volunteer days that benefit your organization while giving companies meaningful team-building experiences.
Corporate Volunteer Features
- Group Registration: Easy signup for corporate teams
- Hour Tracking: Automatic tracking for corporate volunteer reports
- Custom Events: Create private events for specific companies
- Impact Certificates: Provide documentation for CSR reporting
- Photo Galleries: Share event photos with corporate partners
Corporate Volunteer Statistics
Companies with strong volunteer programs have 50% lower turnover. By offering meaningful volunteer experiences, you help businesses retain employees while advancing your mission.
Building Long-Term Partnerships
The Word helps you cultivate lasting corporate relationships that grow over time.
Relationship Management
- Track all corporate interactions and contributions
- Send personalized updates to corporate partners
- Share impact reports showing how their support helped
- Recognize partners publicly through posts and badges
- Invite partners to special events and previews
Best Practices
- Start Small: Begin with a single event or small sponsorship
- Show Impact: Provide concrete results from their support
- Stay in Touch: Regular updates keep partners engaged
- Thank Publicly: Recognition encourages continued support
- Grow Together: Increase partnership scope as trust builds