APPLY FOR A MATCHING GIFT TODAY
Did you know your donation can go even further?
Many companies offer to match gifts made by their employees to certain nonprofit institutions and organizations, such as The University of Akron. Some employers even extend the matching-gift privilege to board members, retirees, and employees’ spouses. Thank you in advance for completing this process so your gift can do twice the good!
EXTEND THE REACH OF YOUR DONATION WITH GIFT MATCHING
Take advantage of your company’s gift-matching program to double the impact of your donation
Enter information in the text box below to find out if your company has a matching gift policy.
Matching gifts can be donated to any cause or fund of your choice,
amplifying your generosity and creating lasting change, such as:
| Unrestricted Gifts | Scholarships |
| Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences | College of Business |
| College of Engineering and Polymer Science | College of Health and Human Sciences |
| School of Law | The Graduate School |
| Williams Honors College | Wayne College |
IMPORTANCE OF MATCHING GIFTS OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS
142 companies have made matching gifts, magnifying the impact of their employees’ donations and helping us achieve greater results. The College of Business alone has earned $345,500 in matching gifts, significantly boosting university projects, initiatives, and scholarships. 68% of donors initiating matching gifts continue to donate and apply for matching gifts.
That’s how simple and effective this is!
STEP 1:
See if your donations
are match-eligible
Search to see if your employer matches The University of Akron gifts. You may be able to use a previous donation or need to make another.
STEP 2:
Review matching
gift instructions
After searching for your company, select it to view specific instructions on how your gift can qualify for your company’s matching gift program.
STEP 3:
Submit your
match request
Follow your company-specific matching gift instructions in the search bar to have your donation doubled or tripled by your employer.
The following information is required to complete a matching gift form:
| ORGANIZATION NAME: The University of Akron Foundation |
| TAX ID (FEIN): 34-6575496 |
| COMPLETE ADDRESS: Dept. of Development, Akron, OH 44325-2603 |
| CONTACT NAME AND TITLE: Kimberly Cole, Executive Director |
| PHONE: 330-972-7238 |
| EMAIL: gifts@uakron.edu |
| URL: uakron.edu |
For questions and assistance with corporate matching gift forms, please contact Deja Gresham at 330-972-5483 or dmg129@uakron.edu. She is happy to assist you with every step in the process!
YOUR GIFT FUELS OUR ASCENT
We have a vision and a plan. Now, we just need your support.