By
eHow Culture & Society Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- IRS Forms
- Ledger Books
- File Cabinets
- File Folders
- Tax Preparation Software
Step1
Check with your company's human resources or payroll department to see whether it offers a matching gift program.
Step2
Ask for donation guidelines and a list of eligible charities if your company does offer a matching gift program.
Step3
Watch for matching opportunities through community or Internet fund-raising efforts if your company doesn't offer a matching gift program.
Step4
Decide how much you want to donate and which organizations you want to donate to.
Step5
Donate through the matching gift program, filling out the appropriate forms to ensure that the match is donated.