Birthday Match

April 19, 2022

Here’s how it works

Make a charitable donation to a 501(c)3 organization on your birthday and GBU will match it, up to $100! Simply take a screenshot or submit a receipt of your donation to GBU within 60 days of your birthday.
Total raised through program in 2021:
June $ 3,000
July $ 4,000
August $ 6,200
September $ 5,200
October $ 3,600
November $ 4,270
December $ 3,400
Total $29,670

  For more information or to submit an application: reporter.gbu.org/birthday-match

  Start a Birthday Facebook Fundraiser and GBU will match what your raise, up to $250! 



How about a birthday reminder?

Email memberbenefits@gbu.org with your name and birth month and we will send you a reminder the month of your birthday!

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