Many large non-profits (united way for example) will work with business donors who agree to donate and cover an operating fund so that all individual donations

Many large non-profits (united way for example) will work with business donors who agree to donate and cover an operating fund so that all individual donations can go straight to the cause. The business donors understand that costs need to be covered and this leaves a more appealing value proposition for individual donors who want their money to go to a specific project.