MTA’s 5th Annual Employee Giving Success
Contributed by Emma Corby
Since 2021, MTA employees have come together every year for their Employee Giving campaign. Together, they’ve made an incredible difference each year, raising money for nonprofit organizations throughout our community.
In the past, MTA employees have raised money for Mat-Su Senior Services, Battle Dawgs, Thrive Mat-Su, Alaska Behavioral Health, and United Way Mat-Su – all of which are exceptionally impactful organizations that contribute so much to our community.
As a result of this year’s Employee Giving, MTA employees have given over $21,000. This year is especially special, because the donations will be spread to 13 different nonprofit organizations, all of which were chosen by MTA employees.
Not only that, but MTA will also be matching every dollar donated by its employees, bringing the donation total to over $42,000.
This year, MTA partnered directly with United Way Mat-Su for their Employee Giving; MTA employees had the option to donate directly to United Way, or to donate to a different nonprofit of their choice.
This choice allowed MTA employees to donate to organizations that really resonated with them, and of the people that donated, 20% of employees gave to two or more different nonprofits.
MTA’s Employee Giving goes even beyond monetary donations; in December, MTA hosted ten local nonprofit organizations at their Palmer headquarters, putting on a Giving Fair for its employees. MTA had over 100 employees attend this Giving Fair, interacting with the nonprofits there and learning about the positive impact of their work in our community.
Hosting a Giving Fair gave MTA employees the opportunity to ask thoughtful questions, sign up for newsletters, and learn about volunteering opportunities to get more involved. There were so many meaningful connections made.
MTA’s Employee Giving campaign is not only an inspiring way to start off the new year – it’s a powerful reminder of the joy of giving in all its forms. Every effort makes a difference.