This article explains why Double the Donation does not publish a master list or spreadsheet of companies in our database and what you can do instead to maximize matching gift and volunteer revenue.
Why We Don’t Publish a Master List
Our tools are intentionally designed around guided search and autocomplete, not static lists. There are two primary reasons:
1) Requests from Companies
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Corporate matching gift, volunteer grant, and VTO policies change frequently.
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Many companies share data with us on the condition that we don’t publish fixed lists that will be copied, circulated, and become outdated, creating confusion for employees and nonprofits.
2) Overwhelming List Size
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A “complete” list would include 10,000–20,000+ lines after accounting for subsidiaries and spelling variants—impractical to read or maintain, and not the best experience for donors.
How Our Approach Works (and Helps You)
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Autocomplete search in Double the Donation lets donors and volunteers quickly find their employer’s current instructions without sifting through an oversized spreadsheet.
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This model keeps information accurate and up to date, which is better for your supporters and your revenue outcomes.
What You Should Do Instead (High-Impact Recommendations)
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Market matching gifts and volunteer programs at every opportunity
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Integrate Double the Donation’s tools across your giving forms, receipts, emails, and website to drive discovery and submissions.
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This small upfront effort compounds into long-term revenue growth.
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(See our marketing best practices resource referenced in the article.)
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Leverage case studies and testimonials
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Review how other nonprofits embedded matching gift and volunteer prompts to lift results, then adapt their tactics to your channels.
- Learn more about how our clients have grown their matching gift revenue with Double the Donation here.
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