Employer Matching: A Simple Way to Double Your Impact

By Rayana Martin | August 28, 2025 |

When donors look for meaningful ways to support families in need, they often focus on writing a check, giving online, or volunteering their time. What many don’t realize is that their generosity can go even further through employer matching programs. If your workplace offers this benefit, you could multiply the effect of your gift with very little effort.

What Is Employer Matching?

Employer matching, sometimes called matching gifts, is a program many companies offer to support the charitable giving of their employees. When you make a donation to a nonprofit, your employer may contribute an equal—or sometimes even greater—amount to the same cause.

Think of it this way: if you give $50, your company could also give $50, instantly doubling your gift. Some employers even match two-to-one, turning your $50 into $150 of support.

How Employer Matching Works

Employer matching is fast and effortless. The process usually takes just a few minutes:

Make a Donation – Give to Habitat for Humanity DeKalb as you normally would.
Check Eligibility – Ask your HR or benefits department if your employer offers matching gifts, or view our list of companies that do.
Submit a Request – Complete your company’s short form and provide your donation details.

After that, your employer handles the rest—sending the matching contribution directly to us. It’s that easy to double your impact.

Why Employer Matching Matters

Employer matching transforms the generosity of one person into greater collective support. For nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity DeKalb, every matched donation means more homes repaired, more families served, and stronger communities built.

For donors, it’s an easy way to maximize what you already plan to give. You don’t have to increase your own budget—just take a few extra minutes to check with your employer.

A Small Step With Big Results

When you participate in employer matching, you not only double your impact, but you also encourage your workplace to be part of something bigger. Matching gifts fuel hope, stability, and opportunity for families who need safe, affordable housing.

▶︎ Take Action Today: Check with your HR team to see if your employer offers matching gifts, or view our list of companies that match donations. That simple step could make your gift twice as powerful—and twice as meaningful.

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