If you’ve ever made a gift to a charity you care about, you may have left additional impact on the table, unless you checked whether your employer offers a matching gift program.
If you plan on making a gift to a charity you care about, don’t leave additional impact on the table – check whether your employer offers a matching gift program!
Matching gifts are a simple, powerful way to multiply the impact of your generosity. Many companies today sponsor programs that will match, double, or even triple the value of a donation you’ve made without any additional cost to you.
How Does It Work? Here’s the Basic Idea:
- Check your eligibility — Many employers, from Fortune 500 companies to smaller firms, offer matching gift or volunteer grant programs. These programs are designed to encourage employee philanthropy.
- Make your gift — Donate to a charity you support, such as Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York.
- Search for your employer — Use the matching gift search tool from Catholic Charities of New York’s website to enter your company name and see if they participate.
- Submit your match request — Follow your employer’s instructions, often as easy as filling out an online form or submitting a quick request through your company giving portal.
Some programs even go beyond cash, they match gifts made by spouses or retirees, and some offer volunteer grants for hours you contribute in service.
Why It Matters
A matching gift can be a game-changer for any charity. What might have been a $50 donation can become $100, or even $150, at no extra cost to you. For Catholic Charities of New York, every bit of matched support helps further a charity’s mission, from feeding families and supporting seniors to offering critical services across New York.
Here’s the Link to Get Started
Check your company’s matching gift program and see if your donation qualifies: https://catholiccharitiesny.org/matching-gifts/
It’s quick and easy, just simply enter your company name and follow the prompts.
Small Gifts Can Make a Big Difference
Whether your gift is modest or generous, matching funds help extend every dollar. Take a moment to see if your workplace offers matching gifts; it’s one of the easiest ways to amplify your impact and help Catholic Charities of New York continue serving those in need.
