FAQ
Q. What are St. Andrew's Giving Day?
St. Andrew’s Giving Days are two dedicated days of generosity, driven by the power of social media, collaboration, and community. St. Andrew is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your gift may be tax-deductible.
Q. When are St. Andrew's Giving Day?
Giving Days are September 30 and October 1.
Q. How can I make a donation during St. Andrew's Giving Days?
St. Andrew's Giving Days begins at 12:00 a.m. EDT on September 30th, at which time you will be able to make your gift via the St. Andrew's Giving Days website for the following 48 hours. You can also mail or drop an offline donation to the attention of the Development Office at St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, GA 31410.
Q. Where do my donations go during the Giving Days period?
All gifts support the school’s Annual Fund. Contributions to the Annual Fund have an immediate impact, addressing the school’s greatest needs and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, faculty, and staff.
Q. How does my donation at this time make a difference?
All donations—no matter the size—make a difference by supporting the Annual Fund, which can be used immediately to meet the school’s most pressing needs. Setting aside two days for giving allows us to come together as a community and achieve our goal within a 48-hour period.
Q. Who offers matching funds and challenges during the two days?
Local companies, alumni, parents, and friends take on a leadership role by offering matching gifts or challenges during our Giving Days campaign.
Q. What is the minimum donation amount?
All donations are vital to the life of the school. During St. Andrew’s Giving Days, online gifts require a $10 minimum. However, donations of any amount are gratefully accepted by check or cash at any of our campus front desks.
Q. When will the matches and challenges for Giving Days be announced?
Challenges and friendly competitions for St. Andrew's Giving Days will be announced throughout the event.
Q. Can people living outside the USA make donations?
Yes, we can accept gifts through the website. Donors who pay taxes outside the United States should review local tax laws or consult a professional tax advisor regarding their contributions to the St. Andrew's Annual Fund.
Q. Is it safe to make a donation online?
Yes. The information collected during the two days of giving is used solely by St. Andrew’s School and will never be sold or shared with any third-party organizations.
Q. Can I make a recurring donation on September 30 and/or October 1?
You can make a recurring gift by visiting our main giving page.
Q. What information do we collect from you during these Giving Days?
St. Andrew’s School is committed to securing the accuracy and privacy of your information. We use this website to collect personal contact information, and payment information. This information is used primarily to process your donations. In addition, your information may be used to create a record about you in our alumni and donor database, or to update your existing record. This information will be used for school-related activities only. Your credit card number is never stored in your donor record.
Q. Are there any service fees associated with Giving Days? How much of my donation will St. Andrew's receive?
There is a 3.5% processing fee and a 2.5% (+ $.30) bank fee for donations made using all major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express). If you give over $100, you will have the option to give via ACH transfer, which incurs a 3.5% processing fee and flat $3.00 bank fee that replaces the credit card fee outlined above. If you would like to increase the size of your gift to offset the expense of processing fees, this option is available to you when you make your online donation. Your extra donation for this purpose is both welcomed and appreciated. Cash and check donations are accepted at the main office and incur no processing or platform fees.