Step into the ring with one of the most powerful tools in your El Paso Giving Day campaign: matching funds.
A matching funds partner, whether an individual, business, or community partner, commits to matching the gifts your nonprofit receives, helping you rally supporters, build momentum, and turn every donation into an even bigger win for your mission.
Why Matching Funds Matter
Inspire donors to give by doubling the power of every gift Build excitement and urgency throughout Early Giving and on El Paso Giving Day Strengthen your campaign message and show your community that others are already in your corner
Prize Opportunity
Nonprofits that secure $2,500 or more in matching funds by the deadline will be entered into the Matching Fund Prize Raffle for a chance to win one of these bonus match prizes:
$2,500 $1,500 $1,000
The winners will be announced on October 15, 2026 during the El Paso Giving Day Closing Party. It’s one more chance to celebrate the champions helping power generosity across El Paso.
Important Updates for 2026 Matching Funds
To strengthen accountability, improve donor tracking, and ensure all matching funds are entered accurately before Early Giving Week, the Paso del Norte Community Foundation has updated the Matching Funds Rules, Requirements, and Instructions for the 2026 El Paso Giving Day campaign.
Key changes include updated payment requirements, revised matching fund submission procedures, additional matching partner information requirements, and new deadlines for forms and payments. All participating nonprofits are required to review the 2026 Matching Funds Rules and submit the signed acknowledgment form confirming they have read and understand the requirements.
To participate in the 2026 Matching Funds Program, an authorized representative of your organization must:
Review the 2026 Matching Funds Rules, Requirements, and Instructions. Sign the Nonprofit Acknowledgment form included in the document. Email the signed acknowledgment to LDiaz@pdnfoundation.org.
**Organizations will need to return the participate in the Matching Funds Program until the signed acknowledgment has been received. **
Download 2026 Rules and Regulations
Download Matching Funds Materials
Organizations seeking matching fund partners must use the official 2026 Matching Funds materials provided below.
This document outlines nonprofit responsibilities, matching fund eligibility requirements, payment procedures, matching pool operations, and important deadlines. All participating nonprofits must review this document and submit the signed acknowledgment form.
Matching Fund Recruitment Letter & Commitment Form
Use this packet to recruit matching fund partners. The packet includes:
A customizable recruitment letter nonprofits can use to solicit matching fund support. The official Matching Funds Commitment Form that must be completed by each matching fund partner. Payment instructions and requirements for matching fund contributions.
Download the Matching Fund Recruitment Letter & Commitment Form
Matching Fund Requirements at a Glance
Before recruiting matching fund partners, please note the following requirements:
Matching funds are matched dollar-for-dollar (1:1) through your organization’s matching pool. Organizations may secure matching funds from one or multiple matching partners. A separate Matching Funds Commitment Form must be completed for each matching partner. Matching fund payments must be made by check or through an approved Paso del Norte Community Foundation Donor Advised Fund (PdNCF DAF) internal transfer. Online payments, ACH payments, wire transfers, and payments made through the El Paso Giving Day website will not be accepted for matching fund commitments. All matching fund checks must be made payable to Paso del Norte Community Foundation and include “EPGD 2026 – [Organization Name]” in the memo line. Matching fund checks will only be accepted at the Paso del Norte Community Foundation office and will not be accepted at * trainings, workshops, or other off-site events.
Matching Fund Submission Deadline
All completed Matching Funds Commitment Forms and matching fund payments must be received by the Paso del Norte Community Foundation no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 24, 2026.
This deadline ensures matching funds can be verified and entered into the El Paso Giving Day platform before Early Giving Week begins on October 8, 2026.
Matching fund commitments that do not include both a completed commitment form and payment (or approved PdNCF DAF transfer) by the deadline will not be included in an organization’s matching pool.
Download Recruitment Letter and Partner Form
Questions? Contact Lupe Diaz at LDiaz@pdnfoundation.org.
