The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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...

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