Employer gift matching

Sun Life Matching Gift Program

Sun Life matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. Sun Life matches eligible employee donations at 1:1.

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

Go to Sun Life's matching portal

You'll go to Sun Life's matching-gift portal:
yougivewegive.ca

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 giftNot disclosed

Maximum matchNot disclosed

Submission deadlineNot disclosed

Eligible employeesFull-time employees

RetireesNot currently listed as eligible

Volunteer grantsAvailable

Faith-based eligibilityNot disclosed

Employee Eligibility Requirements

The following employee types may be eligible for matching.

Full-TimeYes

Part-TimeNo

RetiredNo

Volunteer GrantsYes

Matching Gift Program Details

Sun Life matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

Registered Canadian charities per source
Geographic Restricted
Volunteer grant program is also listed

Nonprofit eligibility: Registered Canadian charities per source.

Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.

Sun Life Matching Gift Submission Process

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

Find your donation receipt.
Open Sun Life's matching-gift portal or employee giving process.
Search for the nonprofit you donated to.
Enter the donation amount and donation date.
Upload or reference your receipt if requested.
Submit the request before the employer's current deadline.

Submit through the matching portal at yougivewegive.ca.

Submission Deadline

Not disclosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sun Life match employee donations?

Yes. Sun Life has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.

What is Sun Life's matching gift ratio?

Sun Life's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.

What is Sun Life's matching gift maximum?

Sun Life's listed maximum match is not disclosed in the available guidelines.

What is Sun Life's matching gift deadline?

The submission deadline is not disclosed in the available guidelines.

Are part-time Sun Life employees eligible?

No. Part-time employees are not currently listed as eligible.

Does Sun Life offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does Sun Life match donations to religious organizations?

Public Double the Donation page limits eligible organizations to registered Canadian charities. The public Double the Donation page does not explicitly resolve faith-based or houses-of-worship eligibility; treat faith eligibility as employer review required.

Last updatedJune 4, 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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