Match Your Gift
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Let Your Company Double or Triple Your Impact!
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs to match charitable contributions made by their employees. Gifts from employees' spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match. Research to find out if your employer has a matching gift program. If you volunteer with us, your company may also offer a volunteer grant program. |
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What is a matching gift?
Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs.
Here's an example. Let's say you work for General Electric and donate $100 to the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. General Electric's matching gift policy has a minimum gift requirement of $25 and matches at a 1:1 ratio. After you submit your matching gift form, GE will double your donation by also writing a check for $100. Gifts from employees' spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match.
It's a quick and easy way to double your contribution!
Here's an example. Let's say you work for General Electric and donate $100 to the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. General Electric's matching gift policy has a minimum gift requirement of $25 and matches at a 1:1 ratio. After you submit your matching gift form, GE will double your donation by also writing a check for $100. Gifts from employees' spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match.
It's a quick and easy way to double your contribution!
How do i request a matching gift?
Requesting a matching gift is normally a five minute process which must be initiated by the donor. You can do this by filling out and submitting a paper form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process.
There are typically 3 steps:
There are typically 3 steps:
- Donate
Make your personal donation and save your tax receipt. Many matching programs will allow for up to one year after you've made your donation to request a corporate match. - Research
Find out if your company offers a matching gift program and review the guidelines. Contact your HR department directly to ask if they offer a matching gift program. - Match
There are two common ways to submit the matching gift request:- Click on your company's intranet link they provide. Log-in and submit your request electronically.
- Download your company's matching gift verification form. Print it, fill it out and send it to us.
i made a donation a few months ago. can i still apply for a matching gift?
what are volunteer grant programs?
can my company's matching gift be applied to a participant, team or event?
what if i still have questions?
