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About Dollar-for-Dollar Matching ProgramTFish Fund will select promising non-profits to join our Dollar-for-Dollar Matching program each year. Chao Foundation will match donations to your organization dollar for dollar when donors make a donation online in the year 2013 (up to maximum matching limit). TFish Fund promises that 100% of your donation reaches its intended recipient. No Transaction or Overhead fees are ever deducted.
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How to Apply
To begin the application process, please fill out the online application form: http://www.tfishfund.org/partner-application.html We will review your application within 2-4 weeks and give you a response. Download Program Flyer. Download Flyer for Donors.
Application Process
We will ask you to draft a preliminary budget for how you will use the funds. When matching funds begin, we highly recommend partners to share updates about your work on East Villagers throughout the year so we can update donors of TFish Fund and provide information project transparency. At the end of the matching year, TFish Fund will request a program update and review of your experience in the matching funds program.
Application Criteria
We hold all matching program partners to similar transparency standards as Strategic Partners of the grassroots NGOs program. We select non-profits based on their effectiveness, program impact, and shared vision of cause and financial transparency. We require all applicants to be a US 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Dollar-for-Dollar Matching
TFish Fund will match all online donations to you organization made on the TFish Fund website (up to maximum matching limit). For example, in the case $5000 is the max matching limit. If your donors visit the TFish Fund website and donate a total of $4000 in year 2013, then at the end of 2013, you will receive matching funds of $4000. You will receive two grant checks in the mail for $4000 online donations and $4000 in matching funds from the Chao Foundation. Donors are welcome to donate over $5000 and we will transfer the money to you. You will receive 100% of online donations designated to you and no transaction or overhead fees are ever deducted.
Program Benefits
Organizations will be able to maximize their donations at no costs or fees. Donations are convenient, online, and simple. Online donation transaction fees usually range from 2.9% to 15% and higher on other web services; however, we are fortunate to have private sponsors who cover any overhead and transactional fees involved in the donations process to help your dollar completely reach the intended beneficiaries. Read more about "What 100% Means." Donors can be tracked on our Track page and updated daily. Donors receive tax receipts and email confirmations immediately upon submitting their donations and tax receipt letters are sent by mail by the end of each year as well. Donors can also "Track" their donations online at anytime.
How to Donate
Please instruct your donors to go online to www.tfishfund.org and click your name under the dollar-for-dollar logo. They can type in the amount and click Add to Cart. Click "Donate" to checkout. They can donate by Paypal or any type of card securely. We will not share any of their personal information to any third parties. Click here to print flyers or email us for paper flyers to advertise to your supporters about the matching funds program. We will personalize the flyers with your name.
Program Rules
To encourage a spirit of philanthropy, we only match funds for individuals and not companies or other organization’s grants to you. Each individual’s donation maximum matching fund is $500. Individuals are welcome to donate more than $500, and we will transfer any amount above $500 to you without matching. We only accept online donations executed and authorized by the donor. In the case of events, please have the donor make the donation on their own.
Funds Disbursement
TFish Fund usually disburses the total donation to organizations at the end of the year around December 31. If you need to use the funds during the year, you may request to withdraw your funds earlier such as mid-year or quarterly by sending a notice to us. We are flexible to work with your schedule and need.
Program Duration
The Dollar-for-Dollar Matching program lasts for one year. Most organizations will begin in January and receive their matching funds by December 31. If organizations start during the year, we will calculate the length of the program based on the start date and the end date will be a year from that time.
To begin the application process, please fill out the online application form: http://www.tfishfund.org/partner-application.html We will review your application within 2-4 weeks and give you a response. Download Program Flyer. Download Flyer for Donors.
Application Process
We will ask you to draft a preliminary budget for how you will use the funds. When matching funds begin, we highly recommend partners to share updates about your work on East Villagers throughout the year so we can update donors of TFish Fund and provide information project transparency. At the end of the matching year, TFish Fund will request a program update and review of your experience in the matching funds program.
Application Criteria
We hold all matching program partners to similar transparency standards as Strategic Partners of the grassroots NGOs program. We select non-profits based on their effectiveness, program impact, and shared vision of cause and financial transparency. We require all applicants to be a US 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Dollar-for-Dollar Matching
TFish Fund will match all online donations to you organization made on the TFish Fund website (up to maximum matching limit). For example, in the case $5000 is the max matching limit. If your donors visit the TFish Fund website and donate a total of $4000 in year 2013, then at the end of 2013, you will receive matching funds of $4000. You will receive two grant checks in the mail for $4000 online donations and $4000 in matching funds from the Chao Foundation. Donors are welcome to donate over $5000 and we will transfer the money to you. You will receive 100% of online donations designated to you and no transaction or overhead fees are ever deducted.
Program Benefits
Organizations will be able to maximize their donations at no costs or fees. Donations are convenient, online, and simple. Online donation transaction fees usually range from 2.9% to 15% and higher on other web services; however, we are fortunate to have private sponsors who cover any overhead and transactional fees involved in the donations process to help your dollar completely reach the intended beneficiaries. Read more about "What 100% Means." Donors can be tracked on our Track page and updated daily. Donors receive tax receipts and email confirmations immediately upon submitting their donations and tax receipt letters are sent by mail by the end of each year as well. Donors can also "Track" their donations online at anytime.
How to Donate
Please instruct your donors to go online to www.tfishfund.org and click your name under the dollar-for-dollar logo. They can type in the amount and click Add to Cart. Click "Donate" to checkout. They can donate by Paypal or any type of card securely. We will not share any of their personal information to any third parties. Click here to print flyers or email us for paper flyers to advertise to your supporters about the matching funds program. We will personalize the flyers with your name.
Program Rules
To encourage a spirit of philanthropy, we only match funds for individuals and not companies or other organization’s grants to you. Each individual’s donation maximum matching fund is $500. Individuals are welcome to donate more than $500, and we will transfer any amount above $500 to you without matching. We only accept online donations executed and authorized by the donor. In the case of events, please have the donor make the donation on their own.
Funds Disbursement
TFish Fund usually disburses the total donation to organizations at the end of the year around December 31. If you need to use the funds during the year, you may request to withdraw your funds earlier such as mid-year or quarterly by sending a notice to us. We are flexible to work with your schedule and need.
Program Duration
The Dollar-for-Dollar Matching program lasts for one year. Most organizations will begin in January and receive their matching funds by December 31. If organizations start during the year, we will calculate the length of the program based on the start date and the end date will be a year from that time.
Matching Partner NGOs FAQs
Can I receive my funds sooner?
Yes, please send us a request when you need to use the funds sooner for your projects. We can disburse a portion of the funds in an early batch and the rest at the end of the year.
How do I track my matching funds?
Please check the "Track" page on the TFish Fund website to check for donations made to your organization's name with Dollar-for-Dollar.
Will donors receive tax receipts and thank you letters?
Yes, tax receipts are emailed immediately upon submitting your donation and hard copies of tax receipts are mailed by the end of each year.
Will I be guaranteed to receive 100% of my online donations and matching funds? And when?
Yes, TFish Fund promises and guarantees that your organization will receive 100% of your online donations and matching funds by the end of your matching year. We are able to do this through the generous sponsorship of the Chao Foundation to cover any online transaction and overhead fees.
Who donates to me? How do I get donations?
Each organization has their own community of donors and your donors will donate to you. You can get online donations by informing your community of supporters of the matching fund program. Send email flyers about the program or request card flyers from TFish and we will send them to you with your program logo on them to use for spreading the word about this great opportunity to double the giving of donors.
Are monthly update blogs mandatory and can I replicate blogs from my site?
No, monthly update blogs are not mandatory; however, we highly recommend participants to share their work periodically on the East Villagers blog so we will have information and updates for donors in our annual Donor Book regarding your organization.
Who creates the donor book reports at the end of the year?
The TFish Team creates the Donor Book reports by the end of the year by collecting updates, photos, and information regarding your organization through your blog updates to provide the annual Donor Book by Christmas of every year to donors.
How do I get a page on the TFish Fund site for donations? Do I provide someone with my organization's information?
We will request information about your organization for the TFish Fund site when you start the matching funds program. You will work directly with a TFish staff to provide information about your organization and programs for donation.
How difficult is it to fill out quarterly accounting reports and do we need an accountant to perform this task?
The quarterly accounting report is designed for any internal staff to complete. The instructions are self-explanatory and you will not need an accountant to fill out the reports. If you have any questions, we can resolve them for you via email. If we have any questions about the numbers, we will contact you to make the reports as accurate and complete as possible.
Can I reapply next year to rejoin the matching funds program?
Yes, you may reapply, and we will evaluate continued participation based on our past partnership with you.
One of our donors accidentally donated to the wrong cause online. Who can help me fix this?
Just send an email or note our way and we usually get these types of problems fixed immediately.
Yes, please send us a request when you need to use the funds sooner for your projects. We can disburse a portion of the funds in an early batch and the rest at the end of the year.
How do I track my matching funds?
Please check the "Track" page on the TFish Fund website to check for donations made to your organization's name with Dollar-for-Dollar.
Will donors receive tax receipts and thank you letters?
Yes, tax receipts are emailed immediately upon submitting your donation and hard copies of tax receipts are mailed by the end of each year.
Will I be guaranteed to receive 100% of my online donations and matching funds? And when?
Yes, TFish Fund promises and guarantees that your organization will receive 100% of your online donations and matching funds by the end of your matching year. We are able to do this through the generous sponsorship of the Chao Foundation to cover any online transaction and overhead fees.
Who donates to me? How do I get donations?
Each organization has their own community of donors and your donors will donate to you. You can get online donations by informing your community of supporters of the matching fund program. Send email flyers about the program or request card flyers from TFish and we will send them to you with your program logo on them to use for spreading the word about this great opportunity to double the giving of donors.
Are monthly update blogs mandatory and can I replicate blogs from my site?
No, monthly update blogs are not mandatory; however, we highly recommend participants to share their work periodically on the East Villagers blog so we will have information and updates for donors in our annual Donor Book regarding your organization.
Who creates the donor book reports at the end of the year?
The TFish Team creates the Donor Book reports by the end of the year by collecting updates, photos, and information regarding your organization through your blog updates to provide the annual Donor Book by Christmas of every year to donors.
How do I get a page on the TFish Fund site for donations? Do I provide someone with my organization's information?
We will request information about your organization for the TFish Fund site when you start the matching funds program. You will work directly with a TFish staff to provide information about your organization and programs for donation.
How difficult is it to fill out quarterly accounting reports and do we need an accountant to perform this task?
The quarterly accounting report is designed for any internal staff to complete. The instructions are self-explanatory and you will not need an accountant to fill out the reports. If you have any questions, we can resolve them for you via email. If we have any questions about the numbers, we will contact you to make the reports as accurate and complete as possible.
Can I reapply next year to rejoin the matching funds program?
Yes, you may reapply, and we will evaluate continued participation based on our past partnership with you.
One of our donors accidentally donated to the wrong cause online. Who can help me fix this?
Just send an email or note our way and we usually get these types of problems fixed immediately.
