Corporate Matching Gifts

Matching gifts can double or even triple your gift to Bennington College. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest.

To determine if your, or your spouse's, company will double--or even triple--your gift, please click here.

Frequently Asked Questions about Matching Gifts

• Is my gift too small to qualify for a matching gift?
  Most matching gift programs do have minimum and maximum amounts they will match. Many start at the $25 level and some go as high as $40,000. Find out the particulars for your program by asking your Human Resources department or by looking at Bennington’s matching gift website.
• Not only can matching gifts increase your giving level to Bennington, but this also has a significant impact on the financial contributions Bennington receives each year. Please bear in mind that a gift of any size is an important contribution to the College.
• Will my company deduct the amount of the match from my paycheck?
  Matching gifts are a free benefit for employees and won’t cost you in any way.
• I matched my gift last year. Can I get my gift matched again this year?
  You can have your gift matched every year, but do be aware that many companies have a deadline each year to apply for the match. Ask your Human Resources department or check out this website for details.
• I’m retired. Can I still get a matching gift?
  Many companies continue to match gifts from their retired employees. If you have questions, please give your Human Resources department a call.