Online Giving FAQ
Considering which method of giving is right for you? Check out the FAQ below.
What method of giving is most cost-effective for the parish?
- Online monthly donations from your bank checking or savings account.
- The processing fees for these are about 0.5%, as compared to credit card fees of 3.5%.
If I want to give using my credit card, can I cover the higher transaction fee?
- Yes – you can! This is relatively new to Give Central, our online giving processor.
- Log into your Give Central account and select “I would like to cover the processing fee” when you make or change your contribution.
I prefer using offertory envelopes – is that ok?
- Absolutely. Please continue to do so.
- We have identified ways to reduce the cost of printing and mailing, and there were some changes made in January 2024 to the number of envelopes and frequency of mailing.
How important is my Christmas or Easter donation?
- Very important! These two special donations totaled 13% ($241,489) of our funding last year.
- While all parishioners receive the envelopes with Fr. Bill’s Christmas and Easter reflections, you can set up online giving right now using the QR code above.
Are there any other methods to give to offertory?
- Yes. Donations of appreciated stock, IRA distributions, and donor advised funds are tax-efficient methods, which many donors prefer.
- Contact Jennifer Zeisloft, Director of Stewardship and Development, at 708-352-0168 or jzeisloft@sfxlg.org to learn more and if you have questions about these giving methods.
