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      Creating a Dedicated Company-Sponsored Volunteering Page

      This article provides step-by-step instructions for creating a dedicated company-sponsored volunteering page or making easy changes to an existing page. Additionally, it explains how to embed the Double the Donation Volunteering plugin onto the page.

      Step 1: Create a New Webpage for Company-Sponsored Volunteering

      Step 2: Add the Plugin to Your Dedicated Volunteering Page

      Step 3: Add the URL of Your Dedicated Volunteering Page into the Volunteering Module

      Step 4 (Optional): Further Customize the Plugin

      Training Video: Embedding the Volunteer Plugin

       

      Double the Donation Volunteering includes an embeddable search widget that allows supporters to discover their company's company-sponsored volunteering programs, such as volunteer grants and paid volunteer time off (PVTO).

      Step 1: Create a New Webpage for Company-Sponsored Volunteering

      If you do not already have a dedicated page on your website for company-sponsored volunteering, you will need to create one. We recommend naming the page something like:

      • “Company-Sponsored Volunteering”

      • “Employer Volunteerism”

      This page should be separate from your Ways to Give page or your volunteer signup page. For best results, we recommend dedicating this new page solely to company-sponsored volunteering opportunities.

      Information to Include on the Page:

      1. Overview of Company-Sponsored Volunteering: Briefly describe what company-sponsored volunteering is and how it benefits both the donor and your organization.

      2. Why Volunteer Opportunities Are Important: Explain the significance of these programs to your organization.

      3. Contact Information:

        • Full name of the workplace giving contact person or team

        • Email address

        • Phone number

      4. Tax ID Number and/or EIN: Include this information for verification purposes.

      Create a Company-Sponsored Volunteering Page on your organizations website-example

      We recommend placing the company search tool prominently at the top of the page with a brief overview of the tool's function. This helps make the page informative and user-friendly.

      Step 2: Add the Plugin to Your Dedicated Volunteering Page

      1. Navigate to Double the Donation Volunteering:
        Log into your Double the Donation account to access the plugin code and related settings.

      2. Embed the Plugin:
        Copy the provided plugin embed code and add it to your newly created company-sponsored volunteering page.

      For more details on completing this step, view our article here.

      Step 3: Add the URL of Your Dedicated Volunteering Page into the Volunteering Module

      1. Once your company-sponsored volunteering page is live on your website, you will need to add the URL into your Double the Donation account.

      2. Navigate to the Volunteering module in your account settings to input the URL.

      For more details on completing this step, view this article.

      Step 4 (Optional): Further Customize the Plugin

      If desired, you can customize the company search tool plugin on your page to match your branding or enhance the user experience. Customization options include:

      • Customizing the default search text: Modify the text displayed in the search tool to suit your page's style.

      • Using CSS overrides (advanced users only): Adjust the styling of the plugin to better integrate with your site's design.

      For more information on customizing the plugin, refer to the following guides:

      Training Video: Embedding the Volunteer Plugin

      To help with embedding the volunteer plugin, watch the Training Video: Embedding the Volunteer Plugin available in your Double the Donation account.