With this resource, you can:

• Access Double the Donation’s robust database: Tap into an extensive library of corporate giving programs, powered by the industry leader in workplace giving automation.
• Filter for your cause: Use the smart filters to categorize your search by your organization’s mission type to see only the most relevant opportunities.
• Skip the hassle of manual research: Find out how to apply to grants and in-kind donation opportunities from an all-in-one resource.

You'll find the Sponsorship Directory in the Client Community!

You can also get there from a direct link on the Fundraising Hub, here:

Once you open the directory interface, you can identify and unlock new corporate funding in three simple steps: 

• Step 1: Specify your search. Begin by filtering your search between "Grants" or "In-Kind Donations". From there, select the specific cause category that applies to your current event or overall mission.
• Step 2: Connect with the right partner. Browse the curated list of available corporate opportunities. Review the company’s giving criteria, and use the directory's provided contact info to identify the correct corporate representative or application landing page.
• Step 3: Submit a compelling request. Follow the company’s outlined guidelines to submit your proposal, ensuring your event’s audience aligns with their corporate giving goals.

Finding the right corporate partner is only half the battle; your request needs to stand out.

A strong Statement of Need is the absolute bedrock of a successful corporate grant or sponsorship proposal. By clearly outlining the community problem you are solving, providing data-driven evidence of your impact, and explicitly connecting your project’s goals to the funding corporation's giving mission, you make an undeniable case for their support. 

Additionally, make sure to highlight the visibility the partner will receive. Let them know how their brand will be featured on your ticketing pages, event programs, and email outreach.

• Align and Define the Need: Research the company's specific CSR pillars and lead with a clear, data-driven Statement of Need that directly connects your project's goals to their philanthropic mission.
• Sell the Marketing ROI: Treat sponsorships like business deals. Outline tangible assets they will receive, such as logo placement on high-traffic digital ticketing pages, digital audience shout-outs, and executive VIP access.
• Activate Employee Engagement: Highlight hands-on team volunteering opportunities and remind them that their staff can utilize corporate Volunteer PTO or matching programs to multiply the impact.
• Offer Tiered, Accountable Packages: Provide flexible sponsorship levels to fit varying corporate budgets, and promise a post-event impact report with clear performance metrics to prove their investment's success. 

Sponsorship shouldn't end when your event wraps up. Build workplace giving into your partnership discussions to secure year-round corporate support, giving companies a seamless way to amplify their impact and boost employee engagement well beyond a one-time check.

• Employee Matching Gifts: Companies match individual donations dollar-for-dollar (or more). Highlighting these programs is a massive revenue driver, as 84% of donors say they are more likely to give if a match is offered. 
• Volunteer Grants ("Dollars for Doers"): Corporations award direct cash grants to your nonprofit based on the hours their employees volunteer with you. This is a highly effective way to monetize corporate service days, especially since over 40% of Fortune 500 companies offer volunteer grant programs. 
• Payroll Deductions & Workplace Campaigns: Employees automatically route a portion of their pre-tax paycheck directly to your organization on a recurring basis. This builds predictable annual revenue by tapping into the millions of corporate workers who participate in workplace giving each year.