Donations - Frequently Asked Questions
Where (or to whom) do my donations go?
Participant donations made through the FirstGiving website are going to be equally divided between this year's beneficiaries: Camp Twin Lakes and Jerusalem House.
Is donating online safe?
Yes. Firstgiving and Atlanta Field Day is commited providing the best fundraising and donating experiences for you. This includes ensuring the security and privacy of your information. Firstgiving, the donation softare, is recognized by VeriSign Secured, BBB Accredit Business, and TrustWave. Firstgiving uses 128-bit SSL certificates and is PCI Compliant.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. Since all funds initially go to Atlanta Field Day, Inc, a 501(c)3, 100% of your donation is deductible and every donor will receive a receipt outlining that information at the time of donation through the firstgiving.com website.
How can I market to get more donations?
We suggest you go to friends or family members. Co-workers are also a great source. If people don't want to be on your team or compete, hopefully they will support you by making a donation to this very worthy cause.
My company has a Donor Matching Program. How does that work?
When you make a donation, Firstgiving asks if your company matches donations. Your matching donation will not count towards the $800.00 minimum your Team neesd to meet unless your company donates through the FirstGiving webpage.
