Welcome to GiveMatch

Welcome to GiveMatch!

Congratulations! You’ve joined the GiveMatch revolution and we are privileged to start supercharging your fundraising with our match funding.

By following these steps in order, you'll gain a strong understanding of match funding, prepare your organisation for success, plan a winning fundraising campaign, craft compelling promotional materials, and set up your first fundraiser with ease.

We've also included access to valuable resources like promotion templates and GiveMatch assets to help you spread the word and reach your fundraising goals.

Let's get started and turn your fundraising dreams into reality!

1. An intro to match funding ✅

Learn about match funding and how it works on GiveMatch:

https://www.givematch.com/knowledge-base/intro-to-match-funding

2. Due diligence ✅

Please follow the instructions sent to you from The Compassion Fund.

3. Register + manage your account ✅

How to register your charity, update important charity details, and invite your colleagues to GiveMatch:

https://www.givematch.com/knowledge-base/register-your-charity

4. Set up your profile page ✅

Ensure your central fundraising hub on GiveMatch is set up:

https://www.givematch.com/knowledge-base/charity-profiles

Start promoting your profile page via email, your website & social media.

5. Planning your fundraising activity ✅

How to build a fundraiser campaign:

https://www.givematch.com/knowledge-base/fundraiser-planning

Or drive community fundraising:

https://www.givematch.com/knowledge-base/profile-page-community-fundraising

6. Setting up your first fundraiser ✅

Step by step guide to create your fundraiser on GiveMatch:

https://www.givematch.com/knowledge-base/how-to-set-up-a-fundraiser

7. Optimising your fundraiser page ✅

Top tips for crafting a compelling story:

https://www.givematch.com/knowledge-base/optimising-your-fundraiser-page

8. Managing your fundraiser ✅

How to edit, invite colleagues and eventually close your fundraiser:

https://www.givematch.com/knowledge-base/managing-your-fundraiser

9. Fundraiser promotion planning ✅

Top tips for promoting your GiveMatch fundraiser, including website links, email + social media:

https://www.givematch.com/knowledge-base/promoting-your-fundraiser

Within this article you'll also find links to specific guidance for email templates, social media templates, and WhatsApp guidance.

10. GiveMatch assets ✅

Ready made assets to support your fundraiser promotion and educate your donors:

https://www.givematch.com/knowledge-base/our-asset-library

11. Reporting ✅

How to review fundraiser data and donor data:

https://www.givematch.com/knowledge-base/givematch-reporting