Double Your Impact with a Matching Gift!
Many employers offer a corporate philanthropy program that includes a matching gift program to match charitable contributions made by their employees. Companies of all shapes and sizes have created matching gift programs to give back to nonprofit organizations and to encourage employee philanthropy. Essentially, your donation will go twice as far for vulnerable children!
Gifts from employees’ spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match. Search to find out if your employer has a matching gift program.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a matching gift?
Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs. For example, let’s say you work for Wells Fargo and donate $100 to World of Children. Wells Fargo’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, Wells Fargo will double your donation by also writing a check to World of Children for $100. It’s a quick and easy way to double your contribution!
How do I request a matching gift?
Requesting a matching gift is typically a short 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 three steps:
- DONATE – make your personal donation and save your tax receipt. Many matching programs will allow you to submit documentation of your donation for up to one year to request a corporate match.
- SEARCH – Using the search bar, find out if your company offers a matching gift program and review the guidelines. No results? Contact your human resources department to ask if your company offers a matching gift program.
- MATCH – you can submit your matching gift request by clicking on your company’s intranet link provided in the search results. Log-in and submit your request electronically. Alternatively, you may download your company’s matching gift verification form using the link provided in the search results. Print it, fill it out and send it to us, and we will take care of the rest!
I made a donation a few months ago. Can I still apply for a matching gift?
Yes! It’s not too late to apply for a matching gift. Many companies allow employees to submit match requests for one year following the date of the donation.
Why do companies match donations?
Companies of all sizes match donations their employees make to nonprofits because it’s an easy, structured way for them to support good work in their communities. CSR, or corporate social responsibility, is an important factor in how the public perceives brands and companies these days. Corporate matching gifts are an efficient and straightforward way for companies to build relationships with charities.
Why is this so important for World of Children?
Corporate matching programs allow you, our donors and supporters, to maximize the impact of your donation to change the future for vulnerable children, without having to give more to do so.
What if I still have questions?
Please contact us at [email protected] to find out more.