Just One Gift

CAN A SINGLE GIFT REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Not long ago I was speaking with a donor about “matching gift donations”. They asked, “Can one gift really make a difference? Do matching gifts really work?” Questions worth asking for sure.

On December 2nd 2024 – GivingTuesday – IDHHC launched our 2024 Matching Gift Campaign. With a matching gift from an anonymous donor of up to $15,000 we set our sights on the lofty goal of raising $30,000 in 30 days! We did our best to email (during a postal strike of all things!!) as many friends and supporters as we could reach, talking about our goals and asking for support.

We were ambitious – our previous December giving at IDHHC looked like this:

We were determined and believed that, when given the opportunity and knowing their gift would be matched, others would be inspired to give. And results and feedback reflect that generosity:

• 2020: 28 donors gave $7329
• 2021: 51 donors gave $12,530
• 2022: 28 donors gave $13,120
• 2023: 21 donors gave $10,230

We were determined and believed that, when given the opportunity and knowing their gift would be matched, others would be inspired to give. And results and feedback reflect that generosity:

• 75 very generous donors gave $25,365.00 + matching gift of $15,000.00 = $40,365.00

Can one gift really make a difference?? Can one act of generosity inspire others to unite to make a difference to improve the quality of life for others in their community??

To our anonymous matching donor, who with their amazing leadership and generosity help us raise over $40,000 – YES! One gift can REALLY make a difference! We hope you continue to lead and inspire with your generous spirit.

Thank you to everyone who donated and continue to support our work. We don’t do this alone and only with you will we continue to make a difference in our community.