Summary

Employer matching gifts and workplace giving programs allow companies to support charitable donations made by their employees. This article explains how matching gifts work, how workplace giving differs, and what to expect after you donate.

NOTE: Matching gifts and workplace giving are different from sponsorships and participant fundraising. Sponsorships are initiated by participants. Employer programs are initiated by donors through their workplace.

Use Case

You donated (or plan to donate) to Blood Cancer United and want to know whether your employer can increase the impact of your gift.

Options

Option 1: Employer Matching Gifts

1. Donor makes a donation to Blood Cancer United
2. Donor determines if company has a matching  gift program
3. Donor submits matching gift through company portal or process
   • You may need a PDF copy of your receipt to submit your request
4. Employer approves matching gift
5. Match is distributed to Blood Cancer United

Option 2: Workplace Giving

Workplace giving donations are processed through your employer, not directly through the Blood Cancer United donation form.

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