Corporate giving and employee volunteerism are evolving—and this October, nonprofit professionals will have a front-row seat to the change. The Double the Donation Workplace Fundraising + Volunteering Summit, set for October 29–30, 2025, will gather thousands of nonprofit and corporate leaders to share best practices for building stronger workplace engagement programs.
The free, virtual event focuses on how nonprofits can collaborate more effectively with employers to boost participation, secure funding, and expand volunteer impact. Sessions will cover matching gifts, volunteer grants, payroll giving, in-kind donations, and corporate sponsorships, with speakers from organizations like Microsoft, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.
A Growing Role for Employers
Workplace giving is no longer limited to donation drives. Many companies now integrate volunteer hours, corporate matches, and paid volunteer time off (VTO) into their employee engagement strategy. As Tracy Ingersoll notes, these programs represent a major opportunity for nonprofits to build relationships that go beyond one-time events—connecting purpose-driven employees with causes that align with their company’s values.
When managed well, employer-based volunteering helps both sides: businesses strengthen team morale and brand reputation, while nonprofits gain reliable, skilled support. The challenge is keeping programs organized and measurable—something the Summit aims to address through practical tools and peer-led sessions.
What Nonprofits Can Do Next
For nonprofits, the takeaway is clear: collaboration with corporations must be strategic. Leaders like Tracy Ingersoll encourage organizations to review their existing volunteer programs before the Summit. Do they have systems to track volunteer hours, acknowledge partner companies, and measure outcomes? If not, the event offers a timely chance to learn how.
By combining financial giving with employee volunteerism, organizations can create partnerships that sustain impact year-round—not just during fundraising season.
The Double the Donation Summit promises to be an inspiring exchange of ideas for anyone invested in building stronger connections through work and service.
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