Corporate Sponsorships in Our Database

This article explains why Double the Donation uses a two-step, smart autocomplete search for employer lookups—and how it improves donor experience and match revenue.

What Are Corporate Sponsorships?

How Sponsorships Help Your Organization

How to Use the Database to Find Corporate Sponsorships

Training Video: Corporate Sponsorships 

What Are Corporate Sponsorships?

Corporate sponsorships are nonprofit funding opportunities that include both monetary and in-kind contributions from businesses. They generally fall into two umbrellas: Corporate Grants (financial support) and In-Kind Giving (goods, services, or volunteer time).

Reference Table — Sponsorship Types

Use this table to quickly identify which opportunity type best fits your need before applying.

Check out this guide for more information about corporate grants and in-kind giving. 

How Sponsorships Help Your Organization

Having sponsorship details inside Double the Donation helps your team:

• Discover new funding opportunities.

• Build stronger relationships with corporate partners.

• Secure in-kind support or event sponsorships.

• Expand your overall fundraising strategy.

Image note (from p. 2): The screenshot shows a company result with a green “Corporate sponsorships offered!” notice and two action buttons—Go to In-Kind Donation Form and Go to Corporate Grant Form—followed by brief in-kind guidelines and a link to full program details. This is what donors/staff will see when a company has sponsorship info available.

How to Use the Database to Find Corporate Sponsorships

1. Search for opportunities

   • Use your website’s embedded Double the Donation plugin to look up companies that provide sponsorships. Sponsorship information is already included—no activation needed. If a company offers sponsorships, expand the listing to view details.

2. Review sponsorship details

   • Company profiles include funding amounts, items donated, application process, and deadlines. Confirm alignment with your mission and timeline before applying.

3. Connect with the right contacts

   • Use the contact information provided (and any linked application portals) to reach corporate philanthropy or sponsorship teams directly.

4. Prepare a strong proposal

   • Frame your mission, audience reach, and mutual benefits to the company. Tailor to the program’s listed criteria.

5. Track and manage applications

   • Maintain a simple tracker of companies contacted, application dates, and statuses so you can follow up on time and measure results.

Training Video: Corporate Sponsorships