Ask if the company you are employed by provides a ?matching gift? program. This means that any charitable contribution you personally give, your company will match your donation to the same organization. For example, if you contribute $500 to Friendship Circle, your company will also donate $500 to Friendship Circle.

• How do I know if a company will offer a matching gift for a donation?
  The only way to know for sure is to ask the donor?s employer. The donor should check with the human resources department at their company.You can also click here for a list of companies that have a matching gift program. Your company may have a matching gift program even if they are not on this list.
  
  
• How does a donor apply for a matching gift?
  The matching gift process is unique to each company and the donor must check with his/her company to learn about their process, but in general there are two ways that companies process matching gift requests - via paper matching gift forms or an online matching gift database.
  
  
• Will a matching gift count toward the participant?s fundraising goal?
  Yes. Once the matching gift has been processed, it will be posted on the My Headquarters page.