Matching Donor Advised Fund (MDAF)
Matched giving programs enable a company to support a large number of causes while at the same time strengthening its corporate image among employees and the broader public. Designed to support corporate international matched giving, the CAFAmerica Matching Donor Advised Fund (MDAF) provides the flexibility to manage a program of any type or size. It simultaneously ensures that employees are empowered to invest in the philanthropic causes closest to them, with the confidence of full support from their employer.
By establishing a MDAF at CAFAmerica, corporations can tax effectively support the international philanthropic goals of their employees, matching employee contributions and/or volunteer time.
CAFAmerica’s expertise in working with foreign non-profits ensures that all grants are made safely and effectively to legitimate charitable organizations.
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MDAF Advantages
- Program set-up, grants management, and foreign non-profit due diligence included
- Choice of name for the Fund
- A minimum contribution of just $6,000 to establish
- Unlimited, fully tax-deductible contributions at any time
- Grant suggestions to foreign nonprofits can be made at any time
- Flexibility to make grants according to program guidelines and in local currencies
- Seamless integration of services with other vendors
- Password protected, real-time online access to Fund activity
- Customized reports including grantmaking analysis
- Dedicated support and personal, timely service
- Access to over 15 years of expertise at CAFAmerica
- Connection to global solutions via the CAF International Network
Additional Features
- Set any matching gift limit per employee
- Allow gifts in most local currencies
- Enable employees to search for eligible nonprofits online
- Tailor funds to fit a Corporate Community Involvement program in terms of weekly, monthly or quarterly matches
- Interface with existing employee administrative tracking systems
- View fund information and history and add charitable monies online
Additional Benefits
Boost morale and encourage team building
- Give employees a social investment option and reward their generosity
- Allow all employees to participate
- Help engage regional and affiliate offices
Allow all employees to participate
Match employee contributions and volunteer hours with a global program or a domestic program in another country.
Support the causes and issues employees care about
From an MDAF, CAFAmerica can match employee gifts to foreign nonprofits anywhere in the world. Before any grants are made all foreign nonprofits must pass CAFAmerica's due diligence reviews.
Strengthen corporate image among employees and the public
- Demonstrate the importance of employee giving and volunteering
- Tax-effectively increase employee support for a large number of worthwhile international causes
Download the MDAF Fact Sheet