Does the connection 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 work for these employers specifically because they will match their donation.' lack any definitive logical relationship?
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 work for these employers specifically because they will match their donation.