FAQ
Q. Mercy Day of Giving
Mercy Day of Giving is an online fundraising drive which takes place during Mercy Day! This year, the event will kick off at 12:00am on September 24th and run until 11:59pm that evening.
Mercy Day marks the anniversary of the opening of the first “House of Mercy” in 1827 in Dublin, Ireland. Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy and our high school, Mother McAuley, devoted her life to the poor, sick and uneducated, and on this day we continue her legacy of caring and compassion in the name of Mercy.
Alumnae, students, parents, and friends from all over the world have the opportunity to celebrate our heritage through social media posts highlighting the best of Mother McAuley. These posts remind our constituents of the wonderful community of which we are blessed to be a part, and encourage them to give back to ensure our commitment to educating young women in the Mercy tradition lives on.
Q. When is Mercy Day of Giving?
Mercy Day of Giving is on September 24th, 2024 from midnight to 11:59 PM.
Q. Who can donate?
Anyone may donate. Donations through the Mercy Day of Giving online portal to charitable nonprofit organizations 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 nonprofit will be disbursed directly from GiveGab/Bonterra via direct deposit within 5-7 business days.
Q. How much of my donation goes to Mother McAuley?
GiveGab retains a 3.22% 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).
ACH: the minimum transaction is $100 and the flat fee is $3.00 per transaction.
PayPal - Venmo Charity Fees: processing fees are an additional 1.99% + $0.49 per transaction.
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.
Q. Who will receive my contact information?
Mother McAuley 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 charities you support, and engage in future volunteering and 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 mercydayofgiving.mothermcauley.org on your mobile device.
Q. Can I pre-schedule a donation for Mercy Day of Giving?
You cannot pre-schedule your Mercy Day of Giving gift, but you may make a donation before or after Mercy Day of Giving. In order for your donation to be counted towards challenge incentives awarded on Mercy Day of Giving it must be made before midnight on September 24, 2024. Donations can also be mailed to Mother McAuley High School Institutional Advancement - 3737 W 99th St, Chicago, IL 60655. Please note "Mercy Day of Giving" in the memo line.