Make Twice the Difference for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami

Your generosity changes lives. When you give to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, you’re helping create and support life-changing mentoring relationships that empower young people to achieve their full potential.

What many donors don’t realize is that your gift may be eligible for a matching gift from your employer, allowing your impact to go twice as far, at no additional cost to you.

Many companies match charitable donations made by their employees, retirees, and even spouses. It only takes a few minutes to check if your employer participates.

Check If Your Employer Matches Donations

Use the search tool below to find your employer’s matching gift program and follow the instructions to submit your request.

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How It Works

Getting your donation matched is easy.

1. Make Your Donation

Give online, by mail, or through another approved giving method to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami.

2. Search for Your Employer

Use the matching gift search tool above to see if your employer offers a matching gift program.

3. Submit Your Match Request

Complete your employer’s matching gift form online or through your Human Resources department.

4. We Verify Your Donation

Once notified, we’ll confirm your gift and your employer will process the matching donation.

That’s it! Your support could have twice the impact on local youth.

Why Matching Gifts Matter

Every matched donation helps us:

  • Recruit, screen, and train volunteer mentors (“Bigs”)
  • Match more children (“Littles”) with caring adult mentors
  • Provide ongoing support for every mentoring relationship
  • Expand youth mentoring programs throughout Miami-Dade County
  • Empower young people to achieve higher aspirations, greater confidence, and educational success

When your employer matches your gift, you’re helping us reach even more children who are waiting for a mentor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a matching gift?

A matching gift is a charitable contribution made by a company to match an employee’s donation to an eligible nonprofit organization.

Who is eligible?

Each employer has its own guidelines. Many programs are available to:

  • Current employees
  • Retirees
  • Spouses or domestic partners
  • Board members

Search for your employer above to learn about your company’s specific program.

What types of donations can be matched?

Many employers match:

  • One-time donations
  • Recurring monthly gifts
  • Payroll deduction contributions
  • Credit card or check donations

Some companies also match volunteer hours through volunteer grant programs.

Is there a deadline?

Most employers require matching gift requests to be submitted within a few months of making your donation, although deadlines vary. We encourage you to submit your request as soon as possible.

Did You Know?

Millions of dollars in matching gift funds go unclaimed each year because donors don’t realize their employers offer these programs.

Take just a few minutes to search for your employer. You could double your impact without making an additional donation.

Need Assistance?

If you have questions about your employer’s matching gift program or need help completing your request, we’re here to help.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami
Phone: 305-644-0066
Email: giving@bbbsmiami.org
EIN: 59-6166904

Thank You for Investing in the Future

Every donation helps create brighter futures for young people across our community. By submitting a matching gift request, you can amplify your generosity and help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami provide more children with the support, guidance, and encouragement of a caring mentor.

One donation. Twice the impact. Endless possibilities.