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How do I add employer matching to contribution forms?

  • January 21, 2025
  • 5 replies
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Happie Pingol
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The employer matching search tool helps your donors check if their employer will match a donation—without you needing any special setup beyond what Bonterra already provides.

 

Do I Need an Account with Double the Donation?

No, not if you don't want one. Bonterra gives you employer matching for free through our automatic integration with CyberGrants. Your donors can search and find matching gifts without any account purchase.

If you do have a Double the Donation account, you can connect it to EveryAction to enhance your matching results. But this is optional—it's an add-on, not a requirement.

 

Step 1: Enable Employer Matching on Your Form

When you create or edit a contribution form:

  1. Go to the Build Page step

  2. Scroll to the Employer Information section

  3. If you don't see it, click Add a Section and select Employer Information

  4. Check the box labeled Show employer matching tool

 

Step 2: Customize the Section (Optional)

You can add:

  • A heading like "Check Employer Matching"

  • Descriptive text encouraging donors to search

  • Information about the impact of matched gifts

Keep it simple and action-oriented so donors understand why they should check.

 

Step 3: Test the Tool

Preview your form and test the search by typing in a few well-known employers. The tool will show whether those companies have matching programs and what steps donors need to take.

 

After Publishing

Once your form is live, donors will see the employer matching tool when they complete the form. They can enter their employer's name and find out if their company matches donations.

 

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5 replies

mcooke
  • First Timer
  • April 1, 2026

@Happie Pingol, what is the search tool linked to? Do we have to have an account with Double the Donation or other company? Or does Bonterra provide this service to EveryAction customers? This needs to be made clear in the blogs as well as the form set up. 


rachel moody
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  • Community Manager
  • April 6, 2026

Hi! This article will walk you through how to set up Double the Donation: 

 


  • First Timer
  • June 4, 2026

Without Double the Donation integration, what happens when donors find their companies make matches in the Employer Matching Search tool powered by Bonterra? Do they get a follow-up email from Bonterra with instructions on how to navigate their employer’s matching program if they have entered their work email? Or do they need to follow-up with their HR individually to learn more about the matching program?

 

 


rachel moody
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  • Community Manager
  • June 5, 2026

Hi ​@smritit! I reached out to some folks with some more knowledge about Double the Donation to confirm the expected behavior when this happens. I’ll keep you in the loop!


rachel moody
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  • Community Manager
  • June 8, 2026

Hi again ​@smritit! I have an answer for you. So you will receive an email that lets you know whether or not the match was found. If the match was found, you’ll receive an email from donotreply@CyberGrants.com that will walk through your next steps.