Glossary Term

Matching Gifts

A corporate philanthropy program where a company financially matches the donations made by its employees to eligible nonprofit organizations, effectively doubling or tripling the initial contribution.

Why It Matters

For Corporations

A high-impact CSR benefit that increases employee engagement and showcases corporate civic responsibility without requiring the company to source new nonprofit partners. It acts as a powerful retention tool by showing employees that the company cares about the causes they personally support since employees are often able to get their donations matched to any nonprofit or school of their choosing.

For Nonprofits

A highly lucrative fundraising stream that incentivizes individual donors to give, knowing their personal impact will be amplified by their employer. It allows organizations to maximize existing donor relationships to secure institutional funding.

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