Other Ways to Give

This is a widely utilized corporate giving initiative in which an employer matches their employee’s contribution to a specific cause, increasing the gift. First step is to inquire with your employer if they have a donation matching program. If they do, great! Here’s how it works:

1. Ask Employer. Companies that participate in donation matching have a standard set of guidelines they follow when matching gifts. For example, most will typically match cash donations but not in-kind donations. They will also have maximum match amounts and submission deadlines. They may even have rules about what kinds of organizations they will contribute to (churches and religious organizations are often off limits). Be sure to ask your employer for these details.
2. Matching Gift. If an employee donates $50 to Coastal Hospice, the matching gift would be the employer’s additional donation of $50. Instead of receiving a one-time $50 donation from you, Coastal Hospice receives $100, thanks to the employee and their employer.
3. How it Helps. Gift matching helps Coastal Hospice because it increases the gift initially made by the donor, leading to more revenue for the organization. Additionally, employees who request donation matches from their companies are essentially providing the nonprofit with free marketing and fundraising services. They are giving Coastal Hospice exposure and soliciting donations on behalf of the organization, which is a huge win for us.

If you would like to support Coastal Hospice throughout the year or would like to make your gift more budget-friendly, please consider making a recurring gift, which can be deducted weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually.

By spreading payments over a period of time – typically not more than five years – pledges allow donors to make larger commitments and fulfill them at a comfortable pace, while also receiving recognition through naming opportunities.