Does Double the Donation integrate with VolunteerLocal?
This article walks through Double the Donation's integration with Volunteer Local.
Step-by-Step: Integrate Double the Donation Volunteering into VolunteerLocal
Section 2: Push volunteer info to Double the Donation.
VolunteerLocal - Double the Donation FAQs
Note: This integration works with the Double the Donation Matching module. Please reach out to partners@doublethedonation.com with additional questions.
Double the Donation is the industry-leading matching gifts automation solution for nonprofits and educational institutions to identify more matching gift revenue opportunities and drive more matches to completion. You’ll need a Double the Donation account to activate the matching gift functionality within this partner platform. Not a Double the Donation client? Schedule a demo at https://doublethedonation.com/demo-request/.
Step-by-Step: Integrate Double the Donation into VolunteerLocal
Section 1: Activate the Integration & Add the Search Field
Step 1 — Enter API Keys in Account Settings
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Log in to your VolunteerLocal account.
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Navigate to Account Settings.
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Scroll to the Double the Donation section.
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Enter your Public API Key and Private API Key from Double the Donation Matching → Settings → API Keys.
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Not sure how to find your Double the Donation API keys? Check out this article.
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Click Save 360MatchPro Keys.

Step 2 — Configure Integration Options
After saving keys, configure how data syncs to Double the Donation.
Shifts & Hours Sync Options
Choose one of the following:
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✓ Sync completed shift information (recommended)
→ Syncs hours only after volunteers check in and out -
✗ Sync upcoming shift information
→ Use only if you do not track completed shifts
Field Mapping
Select how records appear in Double the Donation:
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Event name
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Job name
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Event + Job name (recommended for clarity)

Step 3 — Choose Custom Fields for Automated Emails
Under Custom Fields, select what volunteer data appears in automated emails:
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✓ Include shift hours or
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✓ Include check-in hours
Choose the option that matches how you track volunteer time.
Step 4 — Add the Employer Search Field to Registration Forms
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Navigate to your desired Event or Application.
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Select Volunteer Information.

Step 5 — Create the Employer Question
Create a question such as: “Please select your employer”

Set:
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Field Designation: ✓ Double the Donation
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Field visible on sign-up page: ✓ Yes
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Field required: Optional (recommended)
Result
✓ The Double the Donation employer search now appears on the selected registration form.
Section 2: Push Volunteer Data to Double the Donation
Step 1 — Open Reports
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Go to the Volunteers tab.
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Select Reports.
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Choose your event or application.
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Open the Data Sync / Integration tab.

Step 2 — Choose Which Records to Sync
Select which volunteer records to push:
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✓ Based on shift start date, or
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✓ Based on volunteer sign-up date
Then click Sync to Double the Donation.
Result
✓ Volunteer records and hours sync into Double the Donation
✓ Automated volunteer grant and matching gift outreach begins
VolunteerLocal - Double the Donation FAQs
Q: I don’t have a Double the Donation account. How do I get one?
A: Visit the Double the Donation demo request page to schedule a demo. Mention that you use VolunteerLocal in your demo request form.
Q: How can I edit the automated matching gift templates to include volunteer grant information?
A: We recommend configuring the automated email templates to the specific needs of your organization. To do this, navigate to the "automated outreach" tab from within Double the Donation Matching. Then, choose the desired email stream that you wish to edit. We recommend reaching out to support@doublethedonation.com for templates for different contribution scenarios.
Q: Where can I embed Double the Donation's matching gift and volunteer grant search plugin?
A: We recommend creating a dedicated matching gift page on your website. This page will help all website visitors, not just those on your donation form, understand matching gift programs and easily find their company’s matching gift guidelines and forms.
To embed the matching gift search tool, locate your embed code from your matching module. Full instructions are available here.

Q: Where can I learn more about the Double the Donation and VolunteerLocal integration?
A: Navigate to our partner landing page to learn how Double the Donation and VolunteerLocal can increase your workplace giving revenue!