How does the matching gift process work?
  1. Every company has its own matching gift procedures, and the process is generally quite simple. This is an example of a typical program, as well as specific ways you can help Operation Lookout through your company:

  2. Request eligibility for Operation Lookout to participate in your company’s matching gift program. Inform the human resources department that Operation Lookout is the nonprofit organization of your choice. Request that the HR department send the company’s guidelines to Operation Lookout, if applicable, to the address below.

  3. Generally, the human resource department of a company has matching gift forms available to the employee upon request. If the company agrees to match your donation to Operation Lookout, request a form.

  4. Complete the form, and along with your donation, send it to Operation Lookout.

  5. Operation Lookout certifies on the form that it has received the gift from the employee and meets the company's guidelines for receiving a matching gift.

  6. Operation Lookout returns the form to the company.

  7. The company verifies eligibility of the employee and Operation Lookout.

  8. The company matches your donation dollar-for-dollar: $25 dollars becomes $50; $100 becomes $200
    and so forth. The company then sends the matching funds check to Operation Lookout.

If your company does not have a matching gift program, suggest the idea to them. It is an effective way for the company to promote their corporate image, while at the same time, providing their employees with an opportunity to double the impact of their donations.


Thank you for sharing in the joy of Hope, Answers
and Resolve by participating in Matching Gifts for Missing Kids!
 

Operation Lookout
Matching Gifts Program
6320 Evergreen Way, Suite 201
Everett, Washington 98203