Since Double the Donation’s nonprofits clients come from across the country, we thought it would be beneficial to highlight a few select matching gift companies in key markets. As New York City is the most populated metropolitan area in the country, we decided to highlight this city first.

Like most major markets, New York is home to many large employers, many of whom offer matching gift programs. With so many Fortune 500 companies calling New York home, many employees in the New York metropolitan area work for companies with matching gift or volunteer grant program. Is your organization tapping into this source of corporate giving?

We’re going to look at the matching gift programs of the following companies:

Verizon

JPMorgan Chase

IBM

AIG

Phillip Morris

Follow along for a look at New York City’s corporate philanthropy and the tools you can use to discover these opportunities.

Statistics on New York Matching Gift Companies

If you dig into your organization’s database of corporate donors from the past few years, you’ll probably notice you received matching gifts from a variety of companies. Some are probably headquartered in your area while others may have a much smaller presence. Here are a few statistics on the New York market that may interest you:

45 Fortune 500 companies call New York home.

90% of Fortune 500 companies have a presence in New York.

65% of Fortune 500 companies match donations made by their employees.

40% of Fortune 500 companies offer volunteer grants for employees.

Discovering Matching Gift Opportunities in Metropolitan Areas

The fact that New York has major matching gift opportunities means little if nonprofits don’t capitalize on them. If you’re like most organizations, you probably aren’t reaching your full corporate philanthropy potential.

A great place to start is making sure everyone in your organization is familiar with the largest employers in your area. If you want to take it a step further, however, consider providing donors and volunteers with detailed information about their employer or their spouse’s employer. There are two platforms to help you do this:

360MatchPro : A marketing automation platform suited for nonprofits looking to improve their existing matching gift processes. With the software, your organization can automatically identify and contact eligible donors regarding matching gifts

Double the Donation’s Premium Plan : An industry-leading matching gifts database well suited for organizations beginning to solicit matching gifts. With the platform, you’re able to embed the searchable database directly within your organization’s website or donation form.

If either of these options seems like a good resource to supplement your organization’s processes, sign up for a 14-day free trial with Double the Donation. With that, continue reading for a look at New York City’s top 5 companies with matching gift programs.