Employee Giving Annual Campaign
- 2011
FAQ - GannettMatch
FAQ - Employee Giving Campaign
- 2011
What is the deadline for making a donation?
All donations must be registered by November
19, 2010.
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What do I do if I make a mistake on my donation?
If you make a mistake on your online donation registration, start over and your final entry will be the one saved in the system. Once you have submitted your donation, you may go online and change it before the end of the campaign by choosing “I Wish to change my 2011 donation.”
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What if I don’t want to register my donation online?
You may call 800-424-6030 to register your donation.
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What should I do if I am out of the office during the campaign and would like to participate?
You may access the online system from any computer at www.givingprograms.com/gannett.
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When do the donations start coming out of my paycheck?
You will see your donations being deducted from your first paycheck in January 2011. The deductions will end in December 2011.
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Will my contributions be deducted from all of my paychecks?
Yes. Your contributions will be deducted from 12 paychecks if you are paid monthly. Your contributions will be deducted from 26 paychecks if you are paid bi-weekly. Your contributions will be deducted from 52 paychecks if you are paid weekly.
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How do I make a donation by check?
You select “check” in the Payment Type box. The frequency will change to “One Time”. Then, enter the total amount of your donation. You can select up to two charities for your donation. Write a separate check for each charity and follow the instructions on the Confirmation screen to mail your check(s) and a copy of the confirmation page to:
Gannett Employee Giving Campaign
P.O. Box 9002
Stuart, FL 34995
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I need help, who can I contact?
If you are in need of assistance please access our Help Menu for step-by-step instructions. You have a variety of ways to contact us. To access our e-mail services or telephone number, please select the Contact Us section of this Website.
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What if my charity is not on the list?
If you are not able to find a charity using the search options, then you can add a charity by clicking the “Add a Charity” button. You will need the charity’s address. We will research it to be sure your charity is eligible.
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Is my donation eligible for GannettMatch? When will that happen?
Any gift to an organization of $50 or more that meets the GannettMatch guidelines is eligible for matching. Please note that donations to United Way and the Employee Disaster Relief Fund (Lend-A-Hand) are not eligible for matching. If you check the box in Step
1 of the registration process titled “Request a GannettMatch”, we will create a matching gift request automatically. All GannettMatch requests will be processed in
January 2012.
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What is the Employee Disaster Relief Fund?
The Employee Disaster Relief Fund, Lend-A-Hand Inc. is a fund set-up by Gannett to help employees hit by national disasters (hurricane, floods etc). A donation to this fund will help an employee in need gain, food, shelter, water and medicine.
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FAQ - GannettMatch
What is GannettMatch?
GannettMatch is a matching gift program administered by the Gannett Foundation. Our goal is to encourage eligible active employees and directors of Gannett Co., Inc. to contribute to qualifying nonprofit organizations of their choice. It is a way to double your donation to your favorite charity.
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How do I participate in GannettMatch?
You make a personal donation between $50 and $10,000 per individual, per calendar year to an eligible institution. GannettMatch will match the eligible donation dollar for dollar. Gifts may be paid by cash, check, credit card or by negotiable securities that have a publicly listed market value. Gifts must be charitable contributions that are deductible under IRS regulations.
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How do I register a gift?
Gifts may be registered via the Internet.
Internet Registration |
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Make your donation to the organization of your choice. |
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Access and submit an application on the Internet using:
http://www.givingprograms.com/gannett |
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GannettMatch will validate your eligibility and verify your donation with the recipient organization. |
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Once approved, the matching gift will be sent directly to the organization during the next scheduled distribution. |
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What if I register a gift before I mail the check?
We will contact the organization to verify your gift shortly after you register it. Therefore, you should make your donation and then register your matching gift request.
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Who is eligible to participate in GannettMatch?
Please take a few moments to review our Guidelines to determine eligible participants in our program.
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What types of organizations are eligible?
Please take a few moments to review our Guidelines to determine eligible participants in our program.
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How do I select an organization?
To select an organization, access GannettMatch processing. Select Option 2/Step 2 for step-by-step instructions for identifying a non-profit organization.
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Where do I obtain a form to submit a Matching Gift Program request?
Forms are no longer necessary to submit a request.
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What if I recently mailed a form for a gift I made?
During 2010, we will
continue to accept and process forms that we receive; however, we will not
accept forms effective January 1, 2011. We encourage you to use the online
system to request a matching gift in the future.
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When is my gift matched?
GannettMatch requests are processed and paid monthly throughout the year. You can track the status of your request by viewing your Giving History.
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How do I get a detailed history of my gifts?
Log on to the home page and select Giving History from the main menu. All gift requests registered on this site will be available for you to review.
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What is the annual limit?
The matching contribution will not exceed $10,000 per individual, per calendar year.
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What is a 501 (c) (3)?
A 501(c)(3) is a section of the Federal Tax Code that establishes the criteria for tax-exempt charitable organizations. An organization must have this status in order to receive matching gift funds. This status allows donations to be tax-deductible.
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If my name changes, how do I update my profile?
You must contact your Human Resources department to make this type of change to your personal information.
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I need help, who can I contact?
If you are in need of assistance to register a matching gift, please access our Help Menu for step-by-step instructions. You have a variety of ways to contact us. To access our e-mail services or telephone number of GannettMatch, please select the Contact Us section of this Website.
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