Ways To Contribute

Matching Gifts

If you happen to work for a larger company, chances are they have a program where they will match employee contributions to charities dollar for dollar. So in other words you could double the amount of money you donate with no extra cost. It's a simple way for your gifts to make an even bigger difference in the lives of children. Employee matching gifts (also known as matching funds) are grants an employer makes to match its employees’ charitable contributions.

Usually associated with corporate grantmakers, employee matching gifts often are dollar-for-dollar, but some companies will give double or even triple the original donation. Some companies may also give matching gifts for employees’ volunteer efforts.

Procedures vary with each company. Typically, individuals must submit forms to their employers. They usually can get more information about their matching gift benefits from their human resources department.