Maximize Your Impact: How Employer Matching Doubles Your Gift
Every gift to PFLASA helps fund key resources for LASA high school. You can make your money go twice as far through employer donation matching. Many companies match employee gifts to non-profit groups. This turns your single donation into a double or triple contribution.
What Is Donation Matching?
Donation matching is a workplace giving program. Companies match the money workers give to approved charities.
- How it works: You give $50 to PFLASA. Your boss gives another $50. Your total gift becomes $100.
- Higher ratios: Some firms match at a 2:1 or 3:1 rate. A $50 gift can turn into $100 or $150 from the company.
Here are the steps:
- Check your eligibility. Ask your HR department or search your company’s internal benefits portal to see if they offer a matching gift program for 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
- Review the guidelines. Take note of your company’s specific minimum and maximum match limits, as well as their submission deadlines.
- Donate to PFLASA. Make your contribution directly to PFLASA and save your digital or physical tax receipt.
- Submit the match request. Fill out your company’s matching gift form online or through HR, and attach your donation receipt to initiate the corporate payout.
Here’s some information you’ll likely need:
- Official Name: Parents and Friends of LASA (PFLASA)
- EIN (Employer Identification Number): 46-3785230
- Organization Website: www.pflasa.org
- Classification: 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Contact Email for Verification: treasurer@pflasa.org
How to Check If Your Employer Offers Donation Matching
Not sure if your employer participates in a donation matching program? Here is how you can find out:
- Check your employee benefits portal: Many companies include donation matching information under their Human Resources or corporate giving sections.
- Ask Human Resources or your manager: If you cannot find details online, reach out to your Human Resources department to inquire.
- Review company policies: Some businesses highlight their corporate social responsibility programs on their website.
If your company offers donation matching, they may have a form or an online portal where you can submit your donation for matching. Be sure to check their deadlines—some companies require requests to be submitted within a certain timeframe after making the donation.
Email Template to HR
If you are unsure whether your company has a donation matching program, you can use the following email template to inquire:
Subject: Inquiry About Employer Donation Matching Program
Hi [Human Resources Representative’s Name],
I hope you are doing well. I recently made a donation to Parents and Friends of LASA (PFLASA) , a nonprofit organization that provides resources to the Liberal Arts and Science Academy in Austin, Texas. I wanted to check if our company offers a donation matching program to help maximize the impact of my contribution.
If we do have a matching program, I would love to know the steps required to submit my donation for a match. Additionally, if we do not currently offer this benefit, I would love to learn if it is something the company might consider in the future.
Thank you for your time, and I appreciate any information you can share.