Giving through your workplace not only strengthens your community but also maximizes the impact of your donation. By participating in the United Way workplace campaign, you can support Ride Forward, a vital resource for individuals in Austin seeking reliable transportation. Your contributions help enhance education, financial stability, and health initiatives, ensuring no one in our community is left behind.
In this campaign, you can choose to make a one-time gift or set up payroll deductions that align with your giving goals. Additionally, if you have a vehicle to donate, you can contribute it directly to Ride Forward or another United Way-supported agency. All donations, including vehicle contributions, can be recognized through your workplace giving campaign, ensuring that your generosity is matched by your employer if a matching program is available.
How to activate this channel
Check Employer Participation
Visit your employer's HR portal or website to confirm their participation in the United Way workplace campaign, and identify any matching gift programs available.
Choose Your Donation Method
Decide if you'd like to make a one-time contribution or set up recurring payroll deductions. Consider how much you can comfortably donate to support Ride Forward.
Complete Your Pledge
Follow the instructions provided by your employer to complete your donation pledge either online or through paper forms, ensuring it's credited to Ride Forward.
Consider Vehicle Donation
If you have a vehicle to donate, arrange for it to be appraised and donated directly to Ride Forward or a qualifying United Way agency, maximizing your impact.
Receive Your 1098-C
After your vehicle is donated, you will receive IRS Form 1098-C, which provides documentation of your donation for tax purposes.
Engage in Matching Gifts
If your employer has a matching gift program, submit any necessary paperwork or online forms to ensure your gift is matched, effectively doubling your impact.
×Impact multiplier
Your contributions to Ride Forward are amplified significantly through the United Way's extensive community programs that cover education, financial stability, health, and basic-needs support. For example, if you donate $500 and your employer matches it, your total contribution to Ride Forward becomes $1,000. Additionally, vehicle donations help build a robust funding stream for services like the 211 hotline, ensuring that your generous actions lead to tangible improvements in the lives of those in need. This multiplier effect is not just about numbers; it's about transforming lives in our community.
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- Network for Good
- Charity Navigator
How to check eligibility
To find out if your employer participates in the United Way workplace giving campaign or offers matching gifts, check with your HR department or review your employee handbook. Most employers will provide detailed information about eligibility, and it's straightforward to verify if your contributions can be doubled through employer matching programs.
Austin workplace-giving context
Austin is home to several Fortune 500 companies, such as Dell Technologies and Whole Foods Market, that actively engage in community giving through workplace campaigns. The local United Way chapter supports various initiatives tailored to the specific needs of Texans, enhancing the impact of workplace donations. In recent years, workplace giving has gained momentum in Texas, reflecting a strong commitment to philanthropy and community support.