Workplace giving provides a unique opportunity for employees to support local charities like Gem City Rides while benefiting from employer matching programs. By participating in the United Way workplace-giving campaign, you can make a significant difference in your community through payroll deductions or one-time contributions. Each dollar you give helps enhance mobility and access to transportation for residents in Dayton, promoting independence and improving quality of life.
Your donations not only support Gem City Rides but also contribute to the broader efforts of United Way, which funds vital programs in education, financial stability, health, and emergency assistance. It's an easy and impactful way to give back, and by donating via your workplace, you can maximize your impact through employer matching contributions.
How to activate this channel
Step 1: Learn About Your Company’s Program
Check with your HR department or workplace giving program to see if they participate in the United Way workplace campaign and if they allow for vehicle donations.
Step 2: Decide on Your Donation Type
Choose whether you’d like to make a one-time gift or set up a regular payroll deduction. Your contributions can be attributed to your workplace campaign.
Step 3: Make Your Donation
If donating a vehicle, arrange for your car to be picked up or delivered directly to your local United Way chapter or an agency supported by them, like Gem City Rides.
Step 4: Receive Your 1098-C Form
Once your donation is processed, the IRS Form 1098-C will be issued to you, recognizing your contribution for tax purposes.
Step 5: Claim Your Employer Match
Submit your donation receipt to your employer's matching-gift platform, such as Benevity or Cybergrants, to potentially double your impact.
×Impact multiplier
When you donate to Gem City Rides through the United Way workplace campaign, your impact can be significantly enhanced. For instance, if you donate $500, and your employer matches that amount, your total contribution for the community can rise to $1,000. Moreover, additional funding from vehicle donations supplements Gem City Rides’ broader funding stream, enabling them to serve more individuals in need of transportation while ensuring that essential services are available. This multiplier effect maximizes the impact of every dollar donated, reinforcing the need for community support.
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- Fundraise Up
- GiveGab
How to check eligibility
Check with your employer’s HR department to find out if your company participates in the United Way workplace-giving campaign and whether they support vehicle donations. Most companies that have established workplace giving programs provide options for employees to donate through payroll deductions or one-time gifts, and often participate in matching contributions as well.
Dayton workplace-giving context
In Dayton, many local Fortune 500 employers actively support workplace-giving initiatives, making it easier for employees to contribute to local causes like Gem City Rides. Ohio has a strong tradition of workplace fundraising, with numerous regional chapters of United Way working to address local needs through education, health, and financial stability programs. By participating in your employer’s campaign, you can engage in meaningful philanthropy right in your community.