A frequently asked question we get from Nonprofits, especially those new to workplace giving, is: When is the best time to thank my workplace giving donor? Here is the answer: The Point of Pledge There are a couple of key reasons for this: Nonprofits are not responsible for tax documentation. In a majority of cases, nonprofits … Continue reading The best time to thank your workplace giving donor.
The 1-2-3s on how to retrieve tax documentation for donations
This time of year we often get questions from both employees and our nonprofit partners about documenting workplace giving charitable donations. For payroll donations, the IRS wants you to have two things: A copy of your pledge A copy of a paystub or a W-2 If you donated through the King County Employee Giving Program, … Continue reading The 1-2-3s on how to retrieve tax documentation for donations
Nominate a Peer for a STAR Award!
It's that time of the year to recognize a colleague who went far and beyond the call of duty to make a difference in the community! With the Employee Giving Program's Annual Celebration just around the corner -- Wednesday, February 8, 2017 (details below) -- which celebrates outstanding effort and contributions made by departments and individuals, we … Continue reading Nominate a Peer for a STAR Award!
Who is the EGP Committee? Find out!
If you are interested in joining the EGP Committee, know that coffee is on us! What? You read that right. A cup of coffee on us. The King County Employee Giving Program (EGP) is currently recruiting for 6 open slots on the EGP Committee. The Committee is made up of King County Employees from across … Continue reading Who is the EGP Committee? Find out!
DES raises $16,133 during “Pledge for Pie” event!
This year the Department of Executive Services’ (DES) Financial Management Section (FMS) facilitated a department wide “Pledge for Pie” event. FMS ambassadors sought out volunteers throughout the department that were willing to get pied for charity. In total, we were able to sweet talk 15 volunteers into participating in our event, to include DES’s Deputy … Continue reading DES raises $16,133 during “Pledge for Pie” event!
Everyday Superheros – Impact Story
Yesterday, I had the distinct pleasure to hear Katie and Tommy from Kindering speak. Instantly, Tommy and I had a connection - my son is ALSO obsessed with superheroes. So when Tommy showed up in his red Power Ranger suit - that could also pass for Spiderman, I knew we were going to have a good time. … Continue reading Everyday Superheros – Impact Story
EGP Nonprofits Respond to Hurricane Matthew
On October 6, 2016, Hurricane Matthew – “the most powerful hurricane to threaten the Atlantic Seaboard in over a decade” (Seattle Times, Hurricane threatens some of South’s most storied cities) – has caused great devastation to southern Haiti killing hundreds with a rising death toll expected due to the lack of water, shelter and food. … Continue reading EGP Nonprofits Respond to Hurricane Matthew
Week 1 – Nonprofit Expos: Liftoff!
submitted by Morgan Stine Week 1 Nonprofit Expos: Liftoff! Friday, October 7th marked the close of the first week of the King County Employee Giving Program’s 2016 Annual Giving Drive. Only 6 more weeks to go! The first two Nonprofit Expos, at King Street Center and King County Courthouse, saw amazing turnouts of over 300 … Continue reading Week 1 – Nonprofit Expos: Liftoff!
Workplace Giving Pro Tip #2 – Top Tabling Tips
We've all heard the stories: droves of employees rushing by tables at huge fairs, with the only evidence that a person actually existed in that space is your now empty table and the dust cloud settling before you. Yet - you didn't actually get to have a conversation with them! Sharing your program in-person and … Continue reading Workplace Giving Pro Tip #2 – Top Tabling Tips
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