Start a Matching Gift Program

Who benefits from a matching gifts program?

It's easy to see that the immediate receiver, the nonprofit, benefits from a matching gifts program - it gets the check! But a matching gifts program's worth far exceeds this one action. The check enables the nonprofit to carry on its work, be it academic research, or human services. And the donor whose connection with the matching company has made the gift possible feels that his or her worth is important to that company thus enhancing job performance and morale. After all, they've given to an organization the donor entrusts with his or her hard-earned money. And the matching company? It is the true winner: it has fulfilled corporate philanthropic obligations; endeared itself to its employees; supported worthy organizations; and gotten a tax benefit. What other program makes everyone a winner?
 

Are you considering starting a matching gift program?

Step One: Ask your employees - the success of your program depends on them!

Step Two: Work with your HR Department to determine how best to administer and to promote the matching gift program at your company.

Step Three: Determine what the policy will be. Will you match 1:1 (dollar for dollar)? What will the minimum and maximum match be? Find out what other company programs look like and talk with their matching gift administrators by contacting hep development services at 800-681-4438, or info@hepdevelopment.com.