What is a “Matching Gift”? Many companies sponsor matching gift programs to encourage employees to support numerous charities and non-profit organizations. Most companies match dollar for dollar and some may even double or triple match a donors’ gift.
6 EASY Steps to Receive a Matching Gift
Inquire with the Human Resources Department of your company to see if they participate in a matching gift program. As a reference, we have provided a listing of organizations who may match gifts to health related charities such as the National Multiple Sclerosis Society on our website. Please check back for a list of the companies.
►If your company participates in a matching gift program, obtain their Matching Gift Form and complete the first section that is reserved for the “Donor”. Click Here to see an example of what a matching gift form will look like from your company.
►Send your completed form to: National MS Society, 1501 Reedsdale St., Ste 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
►Once received, we will verify the information and complete the section marked “Organization”. Please note: we may contact you for additional information during this verification. When completed, we will send the Matching Gift form to your employer.
►Your company will then process the request and send a check to the National MS Society.
►When received, we will apply the matching gift to your event contributions.
IT’S THAT SIMPLE!