Employer gift matching

CDK Global Matching Gift Program

CDK Global matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. CDK Global matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $10. The maximum match is $3,000. Requests are due within six months of gift date.

Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.

Go to CDK Global's matching portal
You'll go to CDK Global's matching-gift portal:
cdkglobal.benevity.org

Employees should submit the matching gift request through the employer's giving portal or matching process.

Quick Facts

These are the available rules for gifts that may qualify for matching.

Match ratio1:1
Minimum gift$10
Maximum match$3,000
Submission deadlinewithin six months of gift date for donor submission and nonprofit verification
Eligible employeesFull-time and part-time employees
RetireesNot currently listed as eligible
Volunteer grantsAvailable
Faith-based eligibilityConditional

Employee Eligibility Requirements

The following employee types may be eligible for matching.

Full-TimeYes
Part-TimeYes
RetiredNo
Volunteer GrantsYes

Matching Gift Program Details

CDK Global matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

  • Educational institutions (K-12 included)
  • Arts and cultural organizations
  • Environmental groups
  • Civic and community organizations
  • Health and human service organizations

Nonprofit eligibility: Wide range of nonprofit organizations for U.S. and Canadian employees, including K-12 education, arts and cultural, environmental, civic/community, health and human services, many other 501(c)(3) organizations, and nonprofits registered with the Canada Revenue Agency; primarily religious gifts are eligible only when specified for community outreach.

Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.

CDK Global Matching Gift Submission Process

Submission mode: Employee Required. Employees should submit the matching gift request through the employer's giving portal or matching process.

  1. Find your donation receipt.
  2. Open CDK Global's matching-gift portal or employee giving process.
  3. Search for the nonprofit you donated to.
  4. Enter the donation amount and donation date.
  5. Upload or reference your receipt if requested.
  6. Submit while the gift is still eligible: within six months of gift date.

Submit through the matching portal at cdkglobal.benevity.org.

Submission Deadline
within six months of gift date for donor submission and nonprofit verification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CDK Global match employee donations?

Yes. CDK Global has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.

What is CDK Global's matching gift ratio?

CDK Global's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.

What is CDK Global's matching gift maximum?

CDK Global's listed maximum match is $3,000.

What is CDK Global's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due within six months of gift date.

Are part-time CDK Global employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does CDK Global offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does CDK Global match donations to religious organizations?

DTD-hosted CDK Global guideline PDF says gifts or payments for primarily religious purposes are not eligible unless specified for a community outreach program such as a soup kitchen or homeless shelter. DTD-hosted guideline.

Last updatedJune 5, 2026

Program details may change, so employees should confirm current requirements inside the employer giving portal or with their HR, benefits, or social impact team.

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