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What is #iGiveCatholic?
Celebrated annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, #iGiveCatholic is the first-ever national online giving day that celebrates our unique Catholic heritage and inspires faithful stewards to "Give Catholic" on #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving.
Founded by the Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the giving day kicks off the charitable season and brings our community together to give thanks and give back to the organizations that shape our souls: our parishes, schools, and nonprofit organizations.
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WHEN is #iGiveCatholic?
#iGiveCatholic 2025 is Tuesday, December 2 from midnight until 11:59 PM.
The Advanced Giving phase will take place November 17 through December 1.
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WHERE is #iGiveCatholic?
#iGiveCatholic is an online event. Your organization will recieve credit card or ACH donations through the iGiveCatholic.org website. However, cash and check gifts may also be accepted by your organization during the event.
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WHO is eligible to participate in #iGiveCatholic?
All 501(c)(3) parishes, schools, or nonprofit ministries affiliated with participating dioceses (as demonstrated by inclusion in the Catholic Directory) are eligible to take part in #iGiveCatholic.
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HOW do I register my organization to participate?
To participate in #iGiveCatholic, activate and complete your organization's profile on Mightycause, the official platform provider. Further registration instructions will be provided at a later date.
2025 Online Registration opens September 1 and closes November 1.
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Small Parish,
Mighty ImpactSee how St. Benilde in Metairie proves that when you put your heart into #iGiveCatholic, your school can become a sail that propels the entire community forward.
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Why: 10 Reasons to Participate
1. It’s Easy. We provide the logos, email templates, and other tools you need to create a communications campaign for your parishioners, parents, alumni, and donors.
2. It’s Quick. 56% of 2020 participating organizations said three months was enough time to plan and execute a successful giving day.
3. It’s Fun. Rally support by spreading the good news about the impact and mission of your school, parish, or ministry to the community.
4. Build Relationships with supporters of all ages and with those you would not usually reach but who want to give online. In 2020, 58% of participating organizations said #iGiveCatholic allowed them to further engage their supporters.
5. Everyone will be talking about the day, creating a social media frenzy on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and in person!
6. You might win a prize. And that means more resources for your organization and the good work that you do.
7. Promote Online Giving. Last year 63% of participants said #iGiveCatholic promoted online giving to their organization.
8. Boost Your Digital Outreach. You’ll have lots of giving day updates and stories to share in your e-newsletters and social media posts: 63% of 2020 donors said they heard about the giving day through an email or newsletter from the organization they supported.
9. Everyone Can Give. Donors can give “offline” gifts (cash or checks) directly to you! Be sure to record their gift in your giving day dashboard.
10. It’s Easy. This is worth repeating. Send a few emails, and ask your key volunteers to do the same. Be creative. Did we mention it’s easy?!
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