Is there a neutral relationship between 'Especially appealing, for you and the department, is the fact that a number of alumni work for companies that will match their gifts--sometimes as much as three to one.' and 'Many alumni have employers that will match what they give, as much as three to one. ', lacking direct logical ties?
Especially appealing, for you and the department, is the fact that a number of alumni work for companies that will match their gifts--sometimes as much as three to one.###Many alumni have employers that will match what they give, as much as three to one. 