Entries by Sydney Faye Williams

Double Giving Tuesday Donations: Leveraging Matching Wednesday

Giving Tuesday, celebrated annually after Thanksgiving, is a significant fundraising event for nonprofits. In 2023, nearly $3.1 billion was raised, with over $1 billion coming from online donations. However, amidst the excitement of Giving Tuesday, many nonprofits miss out on a key opportunity to further increase their donations through matching gift programs: the following day, […]

Surprising Matching Gift Facts Every Nonprofit Should Know

Matching gifts are one of the most underutilized revenue streams in fundraising. Every year, billions of dollars in matching gift funds go unclaimed because donors are unaware of these opportunities or don’t understand how to access the funds. With a little education and effort, and these surprising matching gift facts in your pocket, your organization […]

The Psychology Behind Matching Gifts: Why Donors Give More

Matching gifts are more than just a smart fundraising tactic. They’re a key motivator that can significantly increase donor engagement and generosity. When individuals know their gifts will be matched by their employers, they feel empowered, validated, and even excited about giving. But what is it about matching gifts that makes people give more? In this […]