You Can Double Your Giving with a Matching Gift

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, click on this link.

 

What is a matching gift?   
A matching gift is literally a gift made by a corporation in response to a gift made by one of its employees. 

Many employers will match the charitable donations of current and retired employees as well as their spouses.  Some companies will match your gift, and some companies will double or even triple match your gift!  It is an easy way for you to increase your support of the important programs and services of the American Red Cross.

 

What types of gifts are eligible for match by an employer?
All companies have certain rules regarding their matching gifts, such as a minimum and maximum amount they will match, and what restricted gifts they will or will not match.  Typically, gifts that have received a benefit or good and/or service in exchange for the contribution are not eligible for a match.  Refer to your employer's matching gift form for details.

 

How do I make a matching gift?
First, check to see if your employer is listed in this brochure as a matching gift company.

If you have identified your company from the list, then contact your Human Resources or Personnel office and obtain your employer's matching gift form. 

 

Read your employer's guidelines on eligible gifts and the parameters, complete the form, sign it and mail it to the American Red Cross with your gift. 

 

The American Red Cross of Lackawanna County

Attn: Development

545 Jefferson Ave

Scranton, PA 18510

 

We will document receipt of your gift, complete the matching gift form, and mail it back to your employer.  Your employer will then verify the gift details and information, and upon successful completion, send us the matching gift payment.

 

That's it!  Thanks to your extra effort, you have increased your gift by at least 100%

 

What if I already made my contribution to the American Red Cross?  Can I still have my contribution matched?
In many cases yes, you can still have your gift matched.  Refer to your Human Resources or Personnel office for details.  If your gift is still eligible for a match, go ahead and complete the form and send it to us. We'll take care of the rest.