What is a matching gift?
Matching gifts are made by employers in support of charitable gifts given by their employees, retirees, or directors to certain non-profit institutions such as colleges. If you or your spouse work for a company that has a matching gift program, you can multiply the power of your gift. Some companies will match the gift one-to-one, and others will double-match or even triple-match your gift. Contact your human resources office to obtain the required form. Mail the completed form, along with your gift, to us and we will do the rest. The amount of the company match will be credited to your giving total and will be figured into your contribution for membership in giving clubs.
Matching gifts are given by employers to support the charitable gifts made by their current and, in some cases, retired employees. If you or your spouse work for a company that makes matching gifts, you can expand your support of the Foundation. Some companies will match a fraction of your gift, while others may match 100% or more. The amount of your gift plus your employers matching gift will be combined to determine your giving level both for the current year and throughout your lifetime of giving.
A matching gift is a contribution to La Salle University by your employer. If your organization has a Matching Gift Program, then they will match, or possibly exceed, your annual gift to La Salle. This is a unique way for some donors to increase the impact of their personal gift. Each company accepts requests for a matching gift differently — some require a form, others have an 800 number, and some have an online form. Once you complete the form or make the call, La Salle will do the rest. Click here to see if your company has a matching gift program.
