#iGIVECATHOLIC
Why host a Catholic Giving Day on #GivingTuesday?
Immediately after Thanksgiving, we have three days that ask us to purchase gifts for loved ones; Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Since 2012, #GivingTuesday has given individuals the opportunity to shift their focus toward generously sharing their resources with the organizations, causes, and communities that matter to them. #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season and brings the Catholic community together to “Give Back and Give Catholic.” It is a global day dedicated to promoting generosity and kindness. As a counter-narrative to consumerism, it promotes evangelization.
When can donations be made to #iGiveCatholic?
During the Advanced Giving phase or on #GivingTuesday
Where do #iGiveCatholic?
Donations can be made through our online profile page found here when the site is live during the #iGiveCatholic Advanced Giving phase or on #GivingTuesday. There is a minimum online donation of $10.
Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are accepted through the #iGiveCatholic website. Donors giving $100 or more will have the option to pay by bank account debit (ACH).
Cash or check donations can be mailed to the school or hand-delivered to the front office. Cash or check donations are also accepted during the #iGiveCatholic Advanced Giving phase or on #GivingTuesday.
Donations can be made to up to ten separate organizations in one transaction through the Gift Basket option.
Donors can give anonymously, in honor/memory of and/or indicate interest in planned giving or intent to use corporate matching.
Online donors immediately receive an emailed tax receipt from #iGiveCatholic confirming their gift amount and organization designation.
All donations made during the Advanced Giving Phase and/or Giving Tuesday are tax deductible.
Where does my donation go, what does it help support?
All donations made through #iGiveCatholic go directly to the Saint Thomas More Society Annual Appeal. The STMS Annual Appeal combines funds to support both Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr./Sr. High and Holy Family Elementary. The combined funds from the annual appeal go to support the general operations of both schools.
More information about #iGiveCatholic can be found at the links below...
