FAQ
Q. What is Saint Vincent College Day of Giving?
Saint Vincent College Day of Giving is a day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Saint Vincent College Day of Giving is an initiative of GiveGab.
Q. When is Saint Vincent College Day of Giving?
Saint Vincent College Day of Giving is on March 21, 2024 from midnight to 11:59 PM EST.
Q. Who can donate?
Anyone! Donations through the Saint Vincent College Day of Giving online portal to initiative designations are tax-deductible and cannot be refunded. Contributions may be made via credit and debit card only. Donations will be processed and receipted by GiveGab/Bonterra.
Q. What is GiveGab/Bonterra?
GiveGab, which is becoming Bonterra, is a nonprofit giving platform that helps nonprofits to raise money, engage donors and manage volunteers quickly and efficiently. GiveGab/Bonterra offers a full portfolio of simple and easy to use products that allows organizations to function in a more streamlined manner.
Q. How will donations be distributed?
Each donation made to a participating initiative will be disbursed directly from GiveGab/Bonterra via direct deposit within 5-7 business days.
Q. How much of my donation goes to the initiative?
GiveGab/Bonterra retains a 3.5% campaign management fee from all donations. Credit Card processing fees are an additional 2.5% + $0.30 for all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover). You are given the option to cover the fees and if you choose this option, 100% of your online charitable gift will go to the receiving organization. All donations are final and cannot be refunded. Any donations processed outside of the Saint Vincent College Day of Giving donation period through GiveGab.com, or subsequent recurring donations, are also subject to the transaction fees outlined above.
Q. Who will receive my contact information?
The organization(s) you choose to support will have access to your name and email address. This information is used solely to send thank you messages, provide the option to receive future notifications, and to notify you of future activities.
Q. Do I need to create an account to make a donation?
No. You do not need to create an account to make a donation. The benefits of creating an account include having your tax receipts collected in one location, being able to track your donations, follow the initiatives you support, and engage in future donations. Your tax receipt is emailed immediately upon processing your donation. To claim a donation as a deduction on U.S. taxes, you should retain the donation receipt as an official record.
Q. Can I make donations via a mobile device?
Yes! Simply visit https://dayofgiving.stvincent.edu/ on your mobile device.
Q. Can I make my gift a different way?
If you wish to make your Day of Giving gift offline, please call 724-805-2949 or email annualfund@stvincent.edu for more information.
Q. What if my preferred designation is not listed?
You can make gifts to other areas here. Simply add your designation in the "Add specific fund information" text box on the giving form.
Q. How else can I support Saint Vincent College's Day of Giving?
Spread the word and share our Day of Giving page on social media! Be sure to tag us in your posts and use #BoldBearcats2024.