Double Your Impact
Matching gifts are one of the most powerful ways to multiply generosity.
When one person or business commits to match donations, every gift made during that time goes twice as far.
Why Matching Gifts Matter
Matching gifts inspire generosity. When people know their gift will be doubled, they are more likely to give — and often give more.
That means more showers. More laundry. More dignity for neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Matching gifts can happen anytime throughout the year, including:
- •Giving Tuesday
- •BeHeard anniversaries
- •Birthdays
- •Outreach milestones
- •Seasonal campaigns
- •Or simply when someone wants to inspire others to give
Real Examples
Laundry Trailer Campaign
A generous donor committed to match donations up to $37,000 to help us purchase a second mobile laundry trailer.
That challenge inspired the community to give — and together we made it happen.
Giving Tuesday Match
One supporter matched donations up to $2,000 during Giving Tuesday, helping us expand outreach during the holiday season.
RoundUp Match
A donor pledged $10 for every new RoundUp supporter, up to 200 people.
That meant every person who signed up helped unlock even more support for outreach.
Matching Gifts Double the Impact
There Are Many Ways to Match
Matching gifts don't have to be huge. People of all giving levels can create matching opportunities.
Employer Matching
Many companies will match donations made by their employees. That means your gift could automatically double through your employer.
Ask your workplace if they offer employee donation matching. It's one of the easiest ways to increase your impact.
Creative Matching Ideas
Matching gifts can be creative and fun. Some supporters choose to:
- •Match every new monthly donor
- •Match gifts made during a specific outreach day
- •Match donations made during BeHeard's anniversary
- •Match donations made during winter outreach
- •Match the first 100 showers sponsored
There are endless ways to create momentum.
Start a Matching Gift
If you're interested in creating a matching challenge, we would love to partner with you.