Many corporations have donation programs through which the corporation will supplement gifts made by their employees to educational and other non-profit organizations. These gifts from corporations are called matching gifts. They are generally made in a fixed ratio to the gifts of the employee, i.e., 1:1, 2:1, etc. on an annual basis. The Foundation encourages its alumni and friends to avail themselves of their employer’s matching gift program. The Foundation also encourages donors to examine carefully the guidelines established by their company and to adhere to these guidelines.