FYI I think the chart might be improved if you sorted by, and had the x-axis as representing, the total possible match (match ratio * matched base), since this is probably the most decision relevant number. A company offering a 5x match on $1 is basically the same as a 1x match on $5 for someone who expects to donate a lot (enough to clear the match thresholds).
Hi Larks, thanks for your comment. Indeed the amounts shown are the total possible match, and the color coding is to add an additional layer of information. So e.g. if the amount shown is 100′000 USD with a ratio of 2:1, it means that if you donate 50′000 USD, the company matches 50′000 USD x 2 = 100′000 USD for a total of 150′000 USD (donation + matching). This is how it generally works, I hope this can help clarify things a bit.
Thanks for this!
FYI I think the chart might be improved if you sorted by, and had the x-axis as representing, the total possible match (match ratio * matched base), since this is probably the most decision relevant number. A company offering a 5x match on $1 is basically the same as a 1x match on $5 for someone who expects to donate a lot (enough to clear the match thresholds).
Hi Larks, thanks for your comment. Indeed the amounts shown are the total possible match, and the color coding is to add an additional layer of information. So e.g. if the amount shown is 100′000 USD with a ratio of 2:1, it means that if you donate 50′000 USD, the company matches 50′000 USD x 2 = 100′000 USD for a total of 150′000 USD (donation + matching). This is how it generally works, I hope this can help clarify things a bit.
Great, thanks for explaining!