What is a matching gift?
A matching gift is a gift from a donor's employer that matches the donor's original gift. Most employers match dollar for dollar.
How do I know if my employer has a matching gifts program?
Ask your human resources staff, visit your company's intranet or click here to see if which companies participate.
Where do I get a matching gift form?
Those are available only from your employer - talk to your human resources staff. Some companies have an online matching gifts program instead of paper forms.
What do I do with the form when I've filled it out?
Refer to the instructions on the matching gift form, but usually the next step is to mail or fax it to the chapter (please include the participant's name):
National MS Society
Colorado-Wyoming Chapter
900 S. Broadway, Ste 200
Denver, CO 80209
Fax: 303-698-7421
Should I enter the donor's gift and the matching gift in my Participant Center as one lump sum gift?
No, they are two separate gifts. Please enter only the donor's gift, then mail or electronically submit the matching gift form to us. The National MS Society will enter the match.
How will I know when the matching gift has been paid?
Check the "My Progress" section of your Participant Center. Gifts labeled Unconfirmed have not been received by the Chapter yet. It may take months to receive payment for matching gifts depending on how frequently companies pay out charitable donations. Even if they are not yet paid, you will receive credit for matching gifts for prize purposes as long as you have notified us that they are coming.
Find more answers at Muckruckus MS FAQs, My Account FAQs and Donations FAQs.