Fundraising

Many companies offer corporate matching programs where they financially match employee donations to nonprofits, often doubling or tripling the original gift, boosting charitable impact and fulfilling corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals, with some programs even matching volunteer hours for grants. These programs, like those at Microsoft, Google, Docusign, Boeing, and Starbucks, allow companies to show commitment to community, enhance brand image, and leverage employee giving to support various causes.

How They Work:

1. Employee Donates: An employee gives money or time (volunteer hours) to a registered charity.

2. Company Matches: The company then provides a financial contribution to that same charity, often 1:1 (dollar-for-dollar) or at higher ratios (e.g., 2:1).

3. Volunteer Matching: Some companies offer grants for hours volunteered, like Chevron's $500 grant for 20 hours or Starbucks' grants up to $1,000.

Companies with Matching Programs:

• https://doublethedonation.com/seattle-washington-companies-matching-gift-programs

How to Check:

• Many companies have internal portals or tools to help employees find out if their employer offers matching gifts

• On the internal portal search for matching programs such as 

  1. Benevity

  2. Double the Donation

Fernwood PTSA #6.10.16 should be a registered non-profit.