Does your employer offer a gift matching program?

Many companies not only encourage their employees to give to and volunteer time to non-profits in their communities, but will also match those efforts with dollars and other means of support.

Workplace giving contributes an estimated $5 billion to U.S. charities each year. Workplace giving programs can be set up in a variety of ways. Some of the more popular workplace giving programs offered by corporations are:

Employee Matching Gifts
Employee Matching Gifts are donations 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 may also give matching gifts for employees’ volunteer efforts.

Volunteer Support Programs
Volunteer Support Programs  – sometimes called “Dollars for Doers” – can take various forms. Also known as individual volunteer grants, these programs essentially reward employees who take time to donate their time to a nonprofit.

Donations through Payroll Deduction
Donations through Payroll Deductions can also be set up for employees who wish to effortlessly donate to a worthy cause. However, companies usually limit the type of nonprofit to which their employees can contribute.

Annual Giving Campaigns
Annual Giving Campaigns also use payroll deduction to funnel donations to charities, but these take place at certain times of year.

Ask your employer if they offer employee matching gift programs, or contact us for more information.