Matching Gift Program

Did you know that you can possibly multiply the amount of your gift to the Central Ohio Association of Christian Broadcasters Inc. (COACB) through your employer’s Matching Gift Programs. This is a program where a company, foundation or individual will match donations which you make to the COACB. These matches are often dollar for dollar, which doubles your charitable‑donation power.

How to participate:
 

1.      Ask your employer if they participate, or would like to participate in a  
         Matching Gift program.
 

   2.     Obtain matching gift forms from your employer’s human resources or payroll department.
 

   3.     Complete the donor section of the form and submit it along with your check
            to:  COACB Matching Gift Program
                  1282 N. Main St.
                   Marion, Ohio 43302
 

   4.     The COACB will process the form and certify that it has received your donation.  The COACB will then forward the form to your employer.
 

   5.     After approval and processing by your employer, the matching gift checks are sent directly to the COACB to match your already generous gift.
 

Hot Tips:
 

    * Many companies will also match personal gifts such as cash, stocks, marketable
       securities and even the value of your volunteer time. 
 

    * Companies may also match gifts from employee spouses or retirees (but not
       gifts from others.)
 

    * Some companies even offer double or triple matches.
 

    * Many companies do not have a Matching Gift program but will still match
       your donation. Don’t be afraid to ask your employer for the matching gift.
 

    * Talk to your co‑workers, friends and sponsors about how they can increase
       their giving with an employee matching gift. Invite them to visit the COACB web
       site at www.coacb.org

    * Donations are tax deductible as COACB is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation.