Many companies sponsor matching gift programs that will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Some even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. These programs are a great way for companies to support higher education and a chance for you to double or even triple your gift!

Gift matching procedures vary from company to company. The following example is typical:

• An employee obtains a matching gift form from the employer, usually from the human resources department or website.
• After completing the form, the employee sends it, along with the donation, to Oakland University.
• The university certifies on the form that it has received the gift and meets the company’s guidelines for receiving a matching gift.
• The university returns the form to the company.
• The company verifies eligibility of the employee and gift recipient and sends a check to Oakland University.

You can search this online database of thousands of companies to see if your employer sponsors a matching gift program. To find out if you are eligible for this benefit, enter the name of your employer here:

If you are eligible, this search function will provide details on how to initiate a matching gift with your employer. Most companies have matching gift forms available through their personnel office that you fill out and mail to us. We do the rest!

Please mail matching gift forms to:

Gift Accounting
John Dodge House
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 48309-4402

Or contact Starr Cornell for more information:

Phone: (248) 364-6163
Fax: (248) 364-6141
Email: giving@oakland.edu