#iGIVECATHOLIC
What is #iGiveCatholic?
#iGiveCatholic is an annual giving day for the faithful across the nation (and the globe!) to come together and raise as many charitable dollars as possible for Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries in participating dioceses.
All Catholic 501(c)(3) parishes, schools, and other ministries listed in the Official Catholic Directory or otherwise affiliated with a participating partner diocese are eligible to participate in the #iGiveCatholic g
When is #iGiveCatholic?
#iGiveCatholic is a 24-hour celebration from midnight until 11:59 pm on GivingTuesday. The Advanced Giving phase runs two weeks before GivingTuesday.
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.
Where do I give?
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...
