People around the country are facing extreme challenges due to winter weather. As of Feb. 18, 34 deaths were linked to severe weather across seven states. Residents in Texas are facing severe cold, long-lasting power outages, water issues and food insecurity. Things are bad in Oklahoma, after a record-setting stretch of sub-zero temperatures. A winter … Continue reading How you can help people facing severe winter weather
Workplace Giving
Tax Documentation for Workplace Giving Donations
It's tax time! Employees want to know: how do I document workplace giving charitable donations for my taxes? For payroll donations, the IRS wants you to have two things: A copy of your pledge A copy of your last paystub of the year or a W-2 If you donated through the King County Employee Giving … Continue reading Tax Documentation for Workplace Giving Donations
Announcing the 2020 Online Nonprofit Expo Series
The 2020 Nonprofit Expo Series will kick off on Thursday, October 22nd! Join the Employee Giving Program via Zoom from 11-12PM every Thursday through November 20 to learn about nonprofits engaged in the work you care about. Each week will feature organizations working in the following key service areas: Oct. 22, 11-12PM: Social & Economic … Continue reading Announcing the 2020 Online Nonprofit Expo Series
Now is the Time to Invite Your Favorite Nonprofit
Employee referred nonprofits are our favorite! It is our goal, after all, to connect Employees to the causes they are passionate about. Invite your favorite nonprofit here. As an Employee Champion, during the Annual Giving Drive you may: Share about your favorite nonprofit Invite them in or do a special event in their honor Pledge … Continue reading Now is the Time to Invite Your Favorite Nonprofit
Giving during COVID-19
Here at the program, we believe in the strong power of philanthropy and know that our nonprofit organizations are on the front lines of this work. This is a long haul issue and we need our nonprofit organizations to make it through to the other side. Philanthropy is a huge act of community and builds … Continue reading Giving during COVID-19
2018 STAR Awards – Departments with 601 or More Employees
The King County Employee Giving Program Department Achievement Awards recognize departmental milestones in four categories: participation rate, overall dollars pledged, most improved from previous year, and the number of “new connections,” a.k.a. new employee donors, that were made in a year. The EGP is excited to recognize the following departments with 601 or more employees for their achievements: Highest … Continue reading 2018 STAR Awards – Departments with 601 or More Employees
2017 STAR Awards – Departments 601 or more employees
The King County Employee Giving Program Department Achievement Awards recognize departmental milestones in 4 categories: participation rate, overall dollars pledged, most improved from previous year, and the number of “new connections,” aka new employee donors, that were made in a year. The EGP is excited to recognize the following departments with 601 or more employees for their achievements: Participation … Continue reading 2017 STAR Awards – Departments 601 or more employees
King County Information Technology (KCIT) Pilots Volunteer Program
In 2018, the King County Employee Giving Program (KCEGP) is launching its new volunteer program. In partnership, King County Information Technology (KCIT), a department of King County government, and KCEGP are initiating a pilot engagement to accomplish three objectives: Understand technology needs of Nonprofits Align volunteer services Establish an ongoing program KCIT has more than … Continue reading King County Information Technology (KCIT) Pilots Volunteer Program
2016 Ambassador Training & Rally
written by Tarin Schalow On September 14th, almost 100 new and returning ambassadors filled the meeting space in the Chinook building to get ready for the 2016 Annual Giving Drive. This was the largest turnout the program has seen for a single training and the annual rally to date. Training started out with a question … Continue reading 2016 Ambassador Training & Rally
Save the Date – 2016 Nonprofit Application Cycle Announced
We are excited to announce our 2016 Nonprofit Cycle! Each year nonprofits must apply and meet eligibility requirements . We have grown to more than 900 organizations participating in our program and continue to grow each year! Every nonprofit that is eligible and gets a complete application in on-time will be accepted into the program … Continue reading Save the Date – 2016 Nonprofit Application Cycle Announced