Employer Matching Programs
When you contribute to our organization, you're helping provide essential housing support and resources to individuals living with HIV/AIDS who face homelessness or housing instability. Your generosity enables us to create meaningful change in the lives of people who desperately need a safe place to call home.
Did you know you can double your impact? Many companies offer programs that match their employees' charitable contributions. By taking advantage of your employer's matching gift program, you can significantly amplify the difference your donation makes.
Understanding Employer Match Programs
Corporate matching gift programs are workplace initiatives where companies match their employees' charitable donations. This means your contribution can have twice the impact in supporting our housing initiatives.
Finding Your Company's Program
Getting started is straightforward. Reach out to your human resources department to inquire about available matching gift programs. If your organization participates, confirm that donations to our nonprofit qualify, and request the necessary application forms to initiate the matching process.
Which Contributions Are Eligible?
Typically, donations made by current employees are eligible for matching. Some programs extend this benefit to spouses and retired employees as well, depending on company policy.
How Corporate Matches Are Recognized
Company matches are credited as corporate contributions, separate from your personal gift. Most employers require documentation from us confirming that you will not receive any benefits or recognition from the matched portion of the gift.
Submitting Your Matching Request
Once you've confirmed eligibility, complete your portion of the matching gift form and submit it along with your personal contribution directly to our organization.
Planned Giving and Bequests
Creating a lasting legacy through your estate plan is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure continued support for individuals facing housing instability. Including our organization in your will allows you to make a profound difference that extends far beyond your lifetime.
Here are suggested bequest provisions you can share with your estate planning attorney:
"I give and bequeath the sum of $__________ to [Organization Name], a Georgia nonprofit corporation located in Atlanta, or its successor organization, to be utilized at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors for purposes that best serve the mission."
"I give, devise, and bequeath __________% of the residue and remainder of my estate to [Organization Name], a Georgia nonprofit corporation located in Atlanta, GA, or its successor organization, to be used as the Board of Directors determines will best advance the organization's charitable purposes."
We strongly encourage all donors to consult with qualified estate planning professionals to ensure your charitable intentions are properly documented and legally sound.
Securities and Stock Donations
Donating appreciated securities is an increasingly popular and tax-efficient way to support charitable causes. When you contribute stocks or other securities, you can potentially avoid capital gains taxes while supporting our vital housing programs.
Making a gift of publicly traded securities offers you the opportunity to maximize tax advantages while strengthening our capacity to serve those in need. Your financial advisor or broker can facilitate the transfer of securities directly to our designated account for charitable contributions.
For information about transferring securities to support our mission, please reach out to us directly for account details and transfer instructions.