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Your employer may be able to match your donation.

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How Employer Matching Works

1.Make a donation to Inflamed Brain Alliance.
2.Check whether your employer offers a matching gift program.
3.Submit a matching gift request through your employer’s workplace giving portal.
4.Your employer sends an additional donation to IBA.

Many employers offer matching gift programs. Learn how to request a matching gift below.

Why It Matters

Every matched gift helps us:

  • Support families affected by PANS and PANDAS
  • Advance physician education
  • Expand Canadian research
  • Increase awareness and advocacy
  • Build hope for children and adults living with these conditions

Many Canadian Employers Offer Matching Gifts

Many Canadian employers make it easy to request a matching gift through Benevity or their internal workplace giving portal. If you’re unsure, your Human Resources team can help you determine whether your employer offers a matching gift program.

Employers May Also Offer

In addition to matching donations, some employers provide:

✔ Payroll giving
✔ Volunteer grants
✔ Paid volunteer time
✔ Team fundraising support

Ask your employer about workplace giving opportunities.

FAQs

Eligibility depends on your employer. Many programs include current employees, while some also include retirees or spouses.

Many employers match donations dollar-for-dollar (1:1). Others may match at higher levels, such as 2:1 or 3:1, up to an annual maximum.

Most employers have an online employee giving portal. Search for Inflamed Brain Alliance or ask your Human Resources team how to submit a matching gift request.

Typically:

  • Donation amount
  • Donation date
  • Your donation receipt
  • Inflamed Brain Alliance’s legal charity information

Consider asking your HR department if they would be willing to introduce one. Many employers are looking for meaningful ways to support employee charitable giving.

Need Help?

Interested in another way to give? We’d be happy to help.
Please visit our Contact Us page to discuss any of the giving opportunities listed above.