United Way of Portage County's Fall Matching Gift Challenge: Double Your Impact Through December 31
United Way of Portage County has launched an exciting Fall Matching Gift Challenge, offering a powerful opportunity for community members to amplify their impact in support of vital local programs. Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, up to $60,000 in matching funds has been pledged to encourage leadership-level giving, as well as donations from new or lapsed donors. Every eligible donation made through December 31, 2024, will be matched dollar for dollar, maximizing the impact of each contribution.
This match initiative is focused on expanding United Way’s reach in the community, enhancing support for health, education, and financial stability programs that benefit Portage County residents. Here’s how you can have your donation matched:
1. Join or Increase Your Leadership Giving Level
If you donate at any leadership level for the first time, or if you’re already giving at a leadership level but decide to increase your donation, the increase will be matched dollar-for-dollar. For those donating through a workplace campaign, leadership level status is based on the total amount contributed. For example, giving $100 per pay period over 26 pay periods places a donor at the Gold Level. Leadership levels include:
- Sapphire Level – $20,000 and above
- Emerald Level – $15,000 - $19,999
- Tocqueville Society – $10,000 - $14,999
- Diamond Level – $7,500 - $9,999
- Platinum Level – $5,000 - $7,499
- Gold Level – $2,500 - $4,499
- Silver Level – $1,500 - $2,499
- Copper Level – $1,000 - $1,499
- Bronze Level – $500 - $999
2. New or Returning Donors: $250 Minimum Donation
If you haven’t donated to United Way of Portage County in the past three years, you’re eligible to participate in the match with a donation of at least $250. For those giving through a workplace campaign, this translates to a contribution of just $9.62 per pay period for 26 pay periods, making it easy to spread the contribution across the year.
Why Participate?
With the generous $60,000 matching pledge, this is a unique chance to double your impact in Portage County. Donations will go twice as far, helping to fund programs that address pressing community needs. When you contribute to the United Way of Portage County, you’re supporting initiatives that offer educational support, improve health outcomes, and bolster financial stability for local families and individuals. If you want to know where your money goes, check out our list of Community Funded Partners.
How to Give
You can make a one-time or recurring gift by visiting the United Way of Portage County's website or through your workplace campaign, making it easy and convenient to have your donation matched. Whether you’re joining as a new donor, returning after a few years, or increasing your current gift level, every dollar contributed is maximized to make a difference in the lives of those in Portage County.
Don’t miss this chance to make your gift go further. Join the Fall Matching Gift Challenge today and be part of a community-driven effort to create lasting change.