What are matching gifts?

Corporate matching gifts are a type of philanthropy in which a company donates to a nonprofit organization in response to one of their employees giving a gift.

When an employee makes a donation, they’ll request the matching gift from their employer, who then makes their own donation.

Companies usually match donations at a 1:1 ratio, but some will match at a 2:1, 3:1, or even a 4:1 ratio.