Corporate gift matching is a wonderful way to make your donation go even further. Many employers offer matching programs that increase your gift to your church or nonprofit, making it easier to support the causes you care about most.
What Is Corporate Gift Matching?
Corporate gift matching is a program offered by many companies where they match their employees’ charitable donations. In other words, your employer may contribute an additional amount toward your gift, helping your nonprofit receive even more support.
Matching contributions usually have guidelines from your employer, such as:
- 💵 Eligible donation types (cash, stock, or other assets)
- 📊 Minimum or maximum donation amounts
- ✅ Approved organizations or causes
How to Check if Your Employer Matches Donations
To find out if you qualify for a matching gift, try:
- 🖥 Checking your company’s employee benefits or HR portal
- 🔍 Searching online for your employer’s matching gift program
- 📞 Contacting your HR (or People Operations team) for the most accurate information
If your employer uses a matching gift platform, you may also find your church or nonprofit listed there.
Submitting a Matching Gift Request
Submitting a match request is usually simple. Most employers follow a similar process:
- Make your donation to the church or nonprofit.
- Visit your employer’s matching gift portal or contact HR for the form.
- ⏰ Typical deadlines for submitting a match request are often within 30–90 days of your donation, but this varies by employer. (Be sure to check your company’s specific rules.)
- Complete the form with details about your donation, which may include:
- 🗓️ Donation date
- 💰 Amount given
- ⛪️ Organization name
- 💳 Donation method
You can use your confirmation email or acknowledgement letter when submitting the form. If you'd like a full giving statement instead, your nonprofit can provide one directly.
- Your employer reviews the request. Once approved, they send the matching gift directly to the organization.
Helping Your Organization Identify Your Matching Gift
To help your church or nonprofit connect the match to your original donation, you can include:
- 👤 Your full name
- 🧾 The date and amount of your original donation
- 🔖 Any reference or confirmation numbers your employer provides
Some employers may notify the organization automatically, which helps make the process even easier.
What to Expect After You Submit a Match Request
Matched gifts are usually sent directly from the employer. Since companies process matches differently, your matched gift may appear:
- 🏦 In a separate deposit from your original donation
- 🏢 Under your employer’s name instead of your own
- 📆 On a schedule set by your employer (monthly, quarterly, or annually)
If you’re not sure whether your match has been received, your nonprofit can help you check!