Amplifying Your Impact for FOCUS North America

By leveraging your employer’s matching gift program, you can effectively double (or more) the impact of your contribution to FOCUS North America without any additional financial cost to yourself. For example, a $100 donation could turn into $200 or more when matched by your employer.

Don’t know how it works? Below is a detailed explanation of how matching gift programs work and their added benefits to your employer and to FOCUS North America: 

How Corporate Matching Gift Programs Work

Corporate matching gift programs allow companies to match donations their employees make to eligible nonprofit organizations. The process generally follows these four easy steps: 

• Step one: An employee donates to a nonprofit, such as FOCUS North America, either through a one-time gift or recurring donations.
• Step two: The employee submits a matching gift request to their employer, typically through an online portal or paper form.
• Step three: FOCUS verifies the employee’s donation and confirms its eligibility with the employer.
• Step four: The employer matches the employee’s donation, either dollar-for-dollar or at a specified ratio (sometimes 2:1 or even 3:1).

   

Benefits to FOCUS North America:

Corporate matching gift programs significantly enhance the resources available to FOCUS North America and provide a sustainable source of funding for its critical mission:

• Increased Donations: Matching gift programs can dramatically increase the size of donations, allowing FOCUS to raise more funds for its programs that support our neighbors in need across the country. 
• Expanded Donor Base: Corporate matching programs can introduce FOCUS North America to new donors. When employees participate in these programs, the company’s support can serve as a form of endorsement, encouraging more people to give.
• Long-Term Stability: Matching gifts create a steady stream of additional income. As more donors take advantage of these programs, FOCUS gains a reliable source of supplemental funding, strengthening its ability to plan and execute long-term initiatives.

Benefits To Companies:

Companies benefit from offering matching gift programs in several ways, but here are the top benefits:

• Corporate Social Responsibility: By offering matching gift programs, companies demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility. Supporting causes like FOCUS North America, which addresses critical social issues, helps companies enhance their public image and brand reputation.
• Employee Engagement and Retention: Matching gift programs help companies foster a positive workplace culture by encouraging employees to engage in charitable giving. This boosts morale and loyalty, as employees feel that their employer is aligned with their values and invested in their philanthropic efforts.
• Tax Benefits: Companies often receive tax deductions for donations they make to charitable organizations, including those made through matching gift programs.