This article explains where the information in Double the Donation's database is sourced from.
Double the Donation’s database is built and maintained to be the most accurate and comprehensive resource for matching gift, volunteer grant, and payroll giving program information.
Our team uses a multi-source approach to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
Sources of Company Program Information
We gather data from multiple reliable sources, including:
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Community Relations Departments
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Direct communication with company CSR or HR teams.
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Matching Gift Program Administrators
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Direct outreach to those managing corporate giving programs.
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Colleagues and Peers
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Verified program information shared by professionals in the nonprofit and corporate philanthropy space.
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Website Visitors
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Suggestions and corrections submitted by donors or organizations.
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Corporate Websites
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Public guidelines posted by companies regarding employee giving programs.
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Press Releases
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Updates and announcements from companies about program changes.
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Nonprofit Clients
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Feedback from nonprofits using Double the Donation tools.
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Our Goal: Accuracy & Completeness
We aim to provide nonprofits and their donors with the most up-to-date and reliable information so that:
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Donors can confirm eligibility for matching gifts.
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Volunteers can identify available grant opportunities.
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Nonprofits can maximize corporate giving revenue.
Learn more about our research methodology here: Matching Gift Database.
Submitting or Updating Program Information
Do you know of a program that should be added or updated in our database?
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Add a New Program: Submit here
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Update an Existing Program: Update here
This ensures we can continuously improve the accuracy of our data.