At Hearts and Hands Food Pantry, every donation helps us provide essential food and resources to those in need. But did you know your donation could go even further with employer donation matching? Many companies offer programs that match their employees’ charitable contributions, effectively doubling—or sometimes even tripling—the impact of your gift.
What Is Donation Matching?
Donation matching is a corporate philanthropy program where employers financially match donations that their employees make to eligible nonprofit organizations. For example, if you donate $50, your employer may also contribute $50, turning your $50 donation into $100 for Hearts and Hands Food Pantry. Some companies even match at a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio, making your donation go even further.
How to Check If Your Employer Offers Donation Matching
Not sure if your employer participates in a donation matching program? Here is how you can find out:
Check your employee benefits portal: Many companies include donation matching information under their Human Resources or corporate giving sections.
Ask Human Resources or your manager: If you cannot find details online, reach out to your Human Resources department to inquire.
Look up your company on donation matching databases: Websites like Double the Donation or Benevity provide searchable lists of participating employers.
Review company policies: Some businesses highlight their corporate social responsibility programs on their website.
If your company offers donation matching, they may have a form or an online portal where you can submit your donation for matching. Be sure to check their deadlines—some companies require requests to be submitted within a certain timeframe after making the donation.
Copy and Paste Email Template to Ask Human Resources About Donation Matching
If you are unsure whether your company has a donation matching program, you can use the following email template to inquire:
Subject: Inquiry About Employer Donation Matching Program
Hi [Human Resources Representative’s Name],
I hope you are doing well. I recently made a donation to Hearts and Hands Food Pantry, a nonprofit organization that provides food assistance to families in need. I wanted to check if our company offers a donation matching program to help maximize the impact of my contribution.
If we do have a matching program, I would love to know the steps required to submit my donation for a match. Additionally, if we do not currently offer this benefit, I would love to learn if it is something the company might consider in the future.
Thank you for your time, and I appreciate any information you can share.
Make Your Donation Go Further
If your employer participates in a donation matching program, do not forget to take advantage of this opportunity. Your contribution could make twice the impact on families in need. If your company does not currently match donations, consider asking them to start—many organizations are open to expanding their corporate giving programs.
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