This article provides an overview of the differences between the matching gift tools offered by Double the Donation and HEPdata.
Why do nonprofits need matching gift platforms?
Comparison of Double the Donation and HEPdata
2. Matching Gift Search and Eligibility Lookup
4. Automated Matching Gift Emails
5. Matching Gift Reporting and Tracking
Why do nonprofits need matching gift platforms?
- Database of Companies’ Matching Gift Programs: Access information on thousands of companies’ matching gift programs and greater workplace giving opportunities.
- Matching Gift Search & Eligibility Lookup: Donors can easily check employer matching gift policies and automatically verify eligibility, streamlining the process.
- Integration with Donation Forms & CRM: Integrates matching gift information into donation forms and CRMs, reducing admin work and increasing participation.
- Personalized Reminders & Employer-Specific Information: Sends automated email reminders and provides detailed, company-specific instructions for submitting matching gift requests.
- Comprehensive Reporting & Campaign Tracking: Tracks matching gift donations, provides analytics, and measures the success of specific fundraising campaigns.
- Dedicated Onboarding & Customer Assistance: Offering dedicated support and training to help nonprofits maximize matching gift opportunities.
Comparison of Double the Donation and HEPdata
1. Matching Gift Database
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HEPdata Match Lookup |
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More than 24,000 companies. |
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Accurate and up-to-date matching gift information. |
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Updated daily. |
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Dedicated database team. |
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Future expansion to greater workplace giving opportunities. |
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2. Matching Gift Search & Eligibility Lookup
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Double the Donation |
HEPdata Auto Match |
HEPdata Match Lookup |
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Embeddable matching gift plugin. |
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Full plugin customizability through CSS overrides. |
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Automatically detects misspellings and different naming conventions. |
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Provides next steps for companies not in the database. |
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Provides donors information on Volunteer Incentives, Grants, and PTO. |
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Provides donors information on Corporate Sponsorships. |
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- The auto-complete feature helps donors find their employer’s matching gift program even if they are unsure of the exact spelling or name, reducing missed matching opportunities by 20-30%.
- Takes into account the different naming conventions with a database covering approx. 99.68% of match-eligible employees, ensuring extensive matching gift opportunities.
- Provides a mechanism for users to report outdated or missing company information. This helps enrich the database, ensuring that future matching gift opportunities are accurate
3. Platform Integrations
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HEPdata Auto Match |
HEPdata Match Lookup |
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Integrations with 90+ donation forms. |
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Integrates with 20+ CRMs. |
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Integrates with 20+ peer-to-peer fundraising platforms. |
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Integrates with Data Enhancement platforms. |
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Integrates with Workplace Giving platforms. |
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Integrates with Volunteer Management Softwares. |
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Click here to see how our tools work!
4. Automated Matching Gift Emails
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HEPdata Auto Match |
HEPdata Match Lookup |
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Sends emails to match-eligible donors. |
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Sends emails to donors with no company information. |
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Send Thank You and End-of-Year emails. |
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Email deliverability, open, and click tracking. |
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Provides donors the ability to unsubscribe from future emails. |
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Allows donors to indicate ineligibility and automatically remove them from future emails. |
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Ability to upload and download a suppression/do-not-email list. |
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5. Matching Gift Reporting and Tracking
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HEPdata Auto Match |
HEPdata Match Lookup |
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Logs and tracks every donor interaction on the matching gift tools and emails. |
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Automatically associates companies to individual donor records. |
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Report of top companies with matching gift programs based on your donor base. |
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Report of top match eligible donors by donation amount. |
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Campaign comparisons based on matching-gift performance. |
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Robust reporting by employer identification status and matching gift process stage. |
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Report of match-eligible recurring donors. |
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Many of our clients have reported a 20–50% annual increase in matching gift revenue, with email open and click rates performing up to 3x the industry average.
Want to see it in action? Read the full case study here.
Or watch our client testimonials to hear their success stories firsthand.
6. Dedicated Onboarding & Customer Assistance
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Double the Donation |
HEPdata Auto Match |
HEPdata Match Lookup |
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Dedicated implementation specialist to help you setup the tools. |
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Dedicated support team who immediately responds and answers your questions. |
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Dedicated client success team who can discuss your metrics and recommend matching gift best practices. |
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Community-building within the nonprofit space through webinars and focus group discussions. |
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Educational approach on fundraising and maximizing workplace giving opportunities. |
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Continuous support post-onboarding. |
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We’re proud to be trusted by thousands of nonprofit organizations—and it shows!
- 160+ 5-star reviews on Google
- 60+ 5-star reviews on the Blackbaud Marketplace
- 30+ 5-star reviews on the Salesforce AppExchange
If you have any questions, you can contact our customer support team by emailing customer service at support@doublethedonation.com.