What's gift matching and how do I get it?

What's gift matching and how do I get it?

Speed. Invisibility. Astral travel. The list of dreamed-of superpowers is long and just plain peculiar. When it comes to good deeds, you too might have a secret superpower. Especially if you work for an organization or company.

Gift matching, you say...?

Your superpower could be dollar matching. Many organizations, big and small, offer this as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR). Basically, whatever amount you donate or raise, your employer will match.

If you’ve received donations from colleagues or friends from other companies, let them know about corporate matching. They might be able to claim it, too. This match can make your fundraising twice as legendary and give your company a special warm and fuzzy feeling.

Be the squeaky wheel for good

Your workplace may offer gift matching, even if no one’s mentioned it. It’s easy to find out. Just ask your manager or someone in HR whether they do it (it's sometimes called dollar matching or corporate matching). Some places are even known to triple donations!

If you don’t ask, you won’t know. In fact, we’ve had people tell us they didn’t ask until their fifth Movember. That’s four years of missed corporate matching. Imagine how much good could have been done with those extra much-needed funds.

For tips and an easy-to-use email template to help request gift matching from your HR Manager, click here