Double Your Impact with Employer Matching Gifts!

Are you looking to make a bigger difference with your charitable donations? Did you know that many companies offer employer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your impact? This means that your donation to causes you care about could go twice as far. Some companies even match donations based on volunteer hours, making it easier than ever to amplify your support. Thanks to our partnership with Double the Donation, we’ve made it easier than ever for you to maximize your contribution.

What Are Employer Matching Gift Programs?

Employer matching gift programs are a form of corporate philanthropy where companies match charitable donations or volunteer hours contributed by their employees. This means if you donate $100, your employer will contribute an additional $100, doubling your donation with a total donation of $200. Some companies even go beyond a 1:1 match, multiplying your donation further.

Why Double the Donation?

To streamline the process and ensure you can take full advantage of matching gifts, we’ve partnered with Double the Donation. They specialize in helping nonprofits like ours boost revenue by making it easy for donors to check their match eligibility and submit requests. Their platform provides access to up-to-date, company-specific program guidelines and links to online request forms.

How to Double Your Impact in 3 Easy Steps

1. Access Our Matching Gifts Database: Use our matching gifts search tool to find out if your employer offers a program. With just a few clicks, you can discover if your company matches donations or volunteer hours.
2. Check If Your Employer Matches Gifts: Simply enter your company’s name into the search tool to learn all about their matching gift policy, including the match ratio, minimum and maximum donation amounts, and any specific deadlines.
3. Submit a Matching Gift Request: Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility, follow your employer’s procedure to request a match. This might involve completing an online form or providing proof of your donation. Double the Donation provides links to the necessary forms or PDFs to make the process as smooth as possible. Each company has its own procedure, but we’re here to assist if you need help.

Why Employer Matching Gifts Matter

Utilizing employer matching gift programs is an amazing opportunity to increase your contributions. Did you know that $4-7 billion in matching gift revenue is left unclaimed every year?

With your help, we can claim some of this untapped potential to support our mission. By taking a few simple steps, you can help us fund more therapy animal visits, support additional programs, and create a larger impact in your community. It’s a small effort with a significant return—making your generosity go even further.

Examples of Matching Gift Programs

• Johnson & Johnson: Triples donations with a 2:1 match for current employees and offers a 1:1 match for retirees.
• Bank of America: Matches donations 1:1 up to $5,000 annually per employee.
• Home Depot: Matches donations 1:1 up to $3,000 annually per employee.

The impact of these programs is substantial. For example, Microsoft has matched over $48 million in employee donations to nonprofits in a single year.

Ready to Double Your Donation?

If you want to make a bigger difference, search for your match eligibility using our matching gifts search tool. Don’t miss out on the chance to double or even triple your donation! If your company isn’t listed, be sure to check with your HR department to see if they offer a matching gift program.

Of course, even if your company doesn’t match, your generous donation will still make a big impact in helping more therapy animal teams provide the comfort of the human-animal bond to people in need. Donate today.

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact us at [email protected]. Thanks to Double the Donation and your generosity, we can work together to make an even greater impact in our community.