FAQs
What is #CanisiusGivingDay?
#CanisiusGivingDay is the
college’s annual 24-hour giving campaign, which aims to inspire Griffs to come
together, show their pride in alma mater, and provide essential funding to
support current and future students. This year the need is greater than every
before. This special virtual event shines a spotlight on giving at Canisius and
creates a sense of energy and pride around philanthropy.
Is there a minimum or maximum donation
I can make on Giving Day?
No – gifts of all sizes are
encouraged. Our goal focuses on participation because gifts of many come
together to make an incredible difference.
Why does Canisius care about my
participation?
The collective generosity
of many multiplies to provide valuable dollars for scholarships, academic and
athletic excellence and programs that strengthen the college's Jesuit mission.
In addition, the added donors on Giving Day will continue to help increase the overall
giving participation rate, which effects the college's ranking in key
recruitment publications such as U.S. News & World Report.
Giving participation is a marker of alumni satisfaction. The higher the
rankings, the more valuable the degree – so all Griffs – past, present and
future – benefit when more give back.
Can I participate in #CanisiusGivingDay
if I did not graduate from Canisius?
Yes! Students, parents, faculty/staff, and friends are encouraged to support
the college on Giving Day. When prompted in the giving form, you select the
role you most closely affiliate with.
Where does my Giving Day gift go?
Supporters are encouraged to consider designating all or a portion of their
gift to the Canisius Fund – the area of greatest need. You can also support the
area on campus that means the most to you – a specific athletics team, an
academic program or institute and more. If you don’t see the designation you
are looking to support you are able to write in your designation on the form
when making your gift.
Will my Giving Day gift – if made in
advance of Wednesday, March 3 – help populate the leaderboards?
Yes! Gifts made in advance of Giving Day through canisiusgivingday.com (and in
response to Giving Day mailings) will be displayed on the leaderboard when is
goes live at 12:00 a.m. on March 3, 2021.
Is my payment secure?
Absolutely - Canisius Giving Day is facilitated by GiveGab, a company who has
partnered with Stripe, a PCI Service Provider Level 1 (the most stringent level
of certification possible) to process all gifts made through canisiusgivingday.com.
Read through Stripe's security documentation online.
Can I send a gift by mail or phone?
Yes. However, due to the
tight period of Giving Day, only gifts made online, by phone or in response to
Giving Day mailings count toward overall totals and competitions. If you would
like to make a gift by phone on Wednesday, March 3, please call (716) 888-2712
or 1-800-201-4952.
Is my #Canisius Giving Day contribution
tax deductible?
Yes, your gift is entirely
tax deductible. You will receive an email confirmation that may serve as your
receipt for tax purposes.
Does
it cost anything to give through Giving Day? How much of my donation will
Canisius receive?
There is a 3% processing fee and a 2.5% (+ $.30) bank fee for donations
made using MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover. You also have the option to give directly from your bank via ACH. To give through ACH transfer, there is a $100 minimum, and the bank fee is $3. You have the option to cover these costs in
addition to your gift. If you choose not to do so, the cost will be absorbed
through operating budgets, leaving 100% of your gift to support students and to
remain tax deductible.
What if I already made a gift to
Canisius this year?
Thank you for being part of
the amazing Canisius College donor family and for supporting the college and
our students during this unprecedented year! We appreciate your commitment and
encourage you to make an additional gift of any size on March 3 to help unlock
the 2021 Giving Day Challenges.
We also need your help to promote Giving Day to others by encouraging former classmates, friends, and family to join you in making a gift. We have created sample email and social media posts to help you do this more easily, which are located in the Ambassador Toolkit on the site.
Can I help promote Giving Day?
Please do! We encourage you
to share the images and messages that are located in the Ambassador Toolkit. Send
an email to classmates, post on your Facebook page, tweet, blog, yell, put
signs on your lawn. It's all encouraged!
Can I use my employer's matching gifts funds?
Yes! We strongly encourage
you to take advantage of your employer's generosity to enhance the impact of
your support at Canisius. To see if your company offers this benefit or to
learn more about your company's guidelines, visit our matching gift portal.
How will the donation be reported on my
credit card?
Gifts made on Canisius
Giving Day will appear on donors' credit cards as GIVEGAB Canisius College.
Who do I contact with questions about
Giving Day?
GivingDay@canisius.edu |
716-888-2712