And we aren’t talking espresso shots! If you missed our matching gifts information post in July, check it out here, or keep reading for another look at the double and tripling effect of matching gifts.
Many employers offer matching gift programs as an incentive for their employees to make charitable donations (actually, about 50% of Forbes 500 employers). All parties involved benefit from the program – and at Gonzaga the students benefit the most because funds critical to the sustainment of scholarships, classrooms, and faculty recruitment/retention are usually designated.
Consider this: You give $250 to the General Scholarship Fund at Gonzaga, and you work for Boeing (Boeing is one of hundreds of companies that matches employee charitable gifts, see if yours matches by going to www.gonzaga.edu/matchinggifts). Your $250 becomes $500 after you submit your matching gift forms, usually found on your company’s website, and Boeing (or your company) sends in their portion. Imagine that…a gift doubled just because you 1)are charitable and 2)submitted a form.
Thank you to all Gonzaga benefactors – and to all employers who match charitable donations.
Learn more about matching gifts at www.gonzaga.edu/matchinggifts.