February 26, 2009
Recession strategy: Offer matching grants
Many charities are now offering to match donations to give people
an extra incentive to make a gift. The matching money is usually
provided by an individual or foundation. Some charities offer to
match the gifts of individuals who have never contributed before or
to donors who increase their contribution by a certain percentage.
Others use matching funds to attract support from new
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