Give Thanks!
Because of what The Lord has done for us.
There are lots of great ways to support Saint David of Wales financially.
Automatic Giving Through Your Bank
A great option for anyone who uses online bill payment!
Why is this a great option?
No bank, credit card or service fees. Which is financial-speak for "every penny you donate goes to the church." For most people, this involves visiting your bank's online banking site and setting up a recurring payment to St. David of Wales through your bank's bill pay service. Your donations will be automatically deducted from your checking account on the schedule you specify. Set it and forget it.
Pros: St. David's avoids paying a percentage of your donation or transaction fees. And you don't have to remember to write that check each month.
Cons: You have to navigate your bank's bill pay site, which is daunting for some.
A great option for anyone who uses online bill payment!
Why is this a great option?
No bank, credit card or service fees. Which is financial-speak for "every penny you donate goes to the church." For most people, this involves visiting your bank's online banking site and setting up a recurring payment to St. David of Wales through your bank's bill pay service. Your donations will be automatically deducted from your checking account on the schedule you specify. Set it and forget it.
Pros: St. David's avoids paying a percentage of your donation or transaction fees. And you don't have to remember to write that check each month.
Cons: You have to navigate your bank's bill pay site, which is daunting for some.
Give through Vanco
The way that's most convenient to you!
Why is this probably most convenient to you?
Set up recurring payments online or give by text.
Forget cash for the plate? Text your donation during the service.
Want to give each month via debit or credit card, rather than remembering to write a check? Set up recurring charges through the Vanco site. You can also set up a one-time donation via the site also!
Vanco also allows you to view or print a permanent record of your giving.
(All electronic payments are also entered each month into your personal record at Saint David's.)
Pros: For those of us who haven't touched cash since the 90s, Vanco's text-to-give option means you'll never miss another plate collection. And, like the first option, you don't need to remember to make a donation each month.
Cons: Saint David's forfeits a small percentage of your donation to cover the Vanco service, as well as a small charge for each transaction.
The way that's most convenient to you!
Why is this probably most convenient to you?
Set up recurring payments online or give by text.
Forget cash for the plate? Text your donation during the service.
Want to give each month via debit or credit card, rather than remembering to write a check? Set up recurring charges through the Vanco site. You can also set up a one-time donation via the site also!
Vanco also allows you to view or print a permanent record of your giving.
(All electronic payments are also entered each month into your personal record at Saint David's.)
Pros: For those of us who haven't touched cash since the 90s, Vanco's text-to-give option means you'll never miss another plate collection. And, like the first option, you don't need to remember to make a donation each month.
Cons: Saint David's forfeits a small percentage of your donation to cover the Vanco service, as well as a small charge for each transaction.
PayPal Giving Fund
The way that doesn't take out any fees.
Pros: This is another great way for those of us who are cashphobic to donate using a credit card, debit card or bank transfer. And it's another good way to "set it and forget it," by creating a recurring payment. AND it all goes to the church!
Cons: PayPal Giving Fund sends funds to the church once per month instead of immediately. (Below is the button for regular PayPal)
The way that doesn't take out any fees.
Pros: This is another great way for those of us who are cashphobic to donate using a credit card, debit card or bank transfer. And it's another good way to "set it and forget it," by creating a recurring payment. AND it all goes to the church!
Cons: PayPal Giving Fund sends funds to the church once per month instead of immediately. (Below is the button for regular PayPal)
Regular Ol' PayPal
The way that you probably already know how to use.
Pros: Donate with credit, debit, or bank transfer, "set it and forget it," by creating a recurring payment, AND the church can access the funds almost immediately!
Cons: Fees, fees, fees.
The way that you probably already know how to use.
Pros: Donate with credit, debit, or bank transfer, "set it and forget it," by creating a recurring payment, AND the church can access the funds almost immediately!
Cons: Fees, fees, fees.
Snail Mailed Checks
The way that supports the USPS.
Checks can be mailed to Saint David of Wales, 2800 SE Harrison Street, Portland OR 97214
Pros: There are no fees taken from checks. And since there's not internet-ing involved, there is nothing complicated to figure out!
Cons: You have to write a check. And I know there are some of you that don't know how to do that. :-)
The way that supports the USPS.
Checks can be mailed to Saint David of Wales, 2800 SE Harrison Street, Portland OR 97214
Pros: There are no fees taken from checks. And since there's not internet-ing involved, there is nothing complicated to figure out!
Cons: You have to write a check. And I know there are some of you that don't know how to do that. :-)
Sides of beef, live goats or trucks full of pennies
The way you probably shouldn't give to Saint David's.
Never mind. We'll figure out what to do with the beef, will accept a live goat as long as it's a baby, and will absolutely accept a truck full of pennies as long as you count it (twice) before donating.
The way you probably shouldn't give to Saint David's.
Never mind. We'll figure out what to do with the beef, will accept a live goat as long as it's a baby, and will absolutely accept a truck full of pennies as long as you count it (twice) before donating.
Other Ways to Support Saint David's
Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program
You can help us earn rewards just by doing your regular Fred Meyer shopping and using your Fred Meyer Rewards card.
To enroll, visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards and click “Link Your Rewards Card Now”. You can find Saint David’s by searching by name or by our assigned non-profit number - VA290.
You will still receive your rewards points, rebates, and fuel points just like you do now.
Sign up today!
Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program
You can help us earn rewards just by doing your regular Fred Meyer shopping and using your Fred Meyer Rewards card.
To enroll, visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards and click “Link Your Rewards Card Now”. You can find Saint David’s by searching by name or by our assigned non-profit number - VA290.
You will still receive your rewards points, rebates, and fuel points just like you do now.
Sign up today!
Many donations made to Saint David of Wales are tax deductible. We are a registered nonprofit and our 501c3 number is 93-0391616.
