Many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage their employees to make charitable donations. By taking advantage of employer matching gift programs, alumni and friends can easily double or even triple the amount of their contributions to Principia.

How do I know if my employer will match my gift?

Every company has its own matching guidelines for employees, spouses, and retirees. Try one of these three simple ways to determine if your employer will match your gift to Principia:

• Check your company’s intranet or website for Matching Gifts
• Ask your Human Resources Department
• Call Principia at 800.218.7746 Ext: 3307 and ask our Matching Gift Coordinator

My company will match my gift, what do I do next?

Great! Follow the step-by-step process listed below to maximize your personal contribution.

Step 1: Obtain a Matching Gift Form from your employer or register your gift on your employer’s website
Step 2: Give a gift to Principia along with your employer’s Matching Gift Form
Step 3: Principia verifies your gift with your employer
Step 4: Your employer sends the matched amount to Principia!
Step 5: Principia will notify you when your gift is matched

Give a Gift Today! www.principia.edu/clickagift

Questions
Have more questions about giving a matched gift? See our How to Give page.

Contact Us
Call the Matching Gift Coordinator at 800.218.7746 ext: 3307
Email at gifts@principia.edu