Nonelective Contribution A type of contribution an employer chooses to make to each of his or her eligible employee's employer-sponsored retirement plan. The contribution is not based on salary reduction contributions made by the employee. Investopedia Says: Unlike a matching contribution, the employer makes a nonelective contribution regardless of whether or not the employee makes a salary reduction contribution to the plan. Related Terms: Active Participant Status Defined Contribution Plan Elective Deferral Contribution Employee Contribution Plan Matching Contribution Pension Plan Salary Reduction Contribution Simple Simplified Employee Pension |