Use your personal card and your own email address. Do not use someone else’s card or donate on their behalf. Enter your legal name, not a nickname. If you would like to make your donation anonymous, you can do so on the donation checkout page. Do not donate multiple times to the same fundraiser. Instead, donate …
Our community is diverse and each fertility journey is unique. We are excited when you share your photos of your journey and we encourage you to do so. Your photographs tell a powerful story. However, keep in mind that some are more comfortable than others when sharing their personal joys and struggles. We …
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Below is a list of documents that Gift of Parenthood can accept as proof of identity for fundraiser payouts. Some forms of documentation require scans of both the front and back of the document. Acceptable forms of identification: Passport Passport card Driver license State issued ID card Resident permit ID / U.S. Green Card Border crossing …
Your Gift of Parenthood fundraiser is more than just a few words on a computer screen; it’s your history, your story, your hopes, your dreams, your struggle, your perseverance, your destiny, the knot at the end of a dangling rope… Your fundraiser is more than words; it’s your life. Give your fundraiser all the life …
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Gift of Parenthood has a 0% platform fee for fundraisers so we rely on the generosity of donors like you to operate our service. When making a donation, you have the option of leaving a tip for the Gift of Parenthood. Leaving a tip is certainly not mandatory, and it can be changed to any …
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Generally, no. If you donate to a fundraiser for a specific individual, the IRS deems that to be a gift and not a donation.  However, there is an exception. If you donate to a fundraiser in which the recipient is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, as is the case with all fundraisers benefiting the Gift …
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Is my donation to a fundraiser taxable to me? No. The Internal Revenue Service deems a financial contribution to be a gift. However, if you are generous enough to make a gift that exceeds the IRS Annual Exclusion (approximately $15,000), you will need to file a Gift Tax Return with the IRS. You will receive …
Personalize your account by uploading a profile photo. It is a good idea to use a clear photo of yourself so your friends, family, and others you share your fundraiser with can easily identify you. Personalizing your fundraiser helps increase donations. To upload a profile photo, login to your Dashboard and go to My Account …
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This article covers requirements you will need to follow to withdraw funds. The person withdrawing must have a bank account in one of the countries supported on Gift of Parenthood, and meet all of the requirements listed below. If you do not meet the requirements for any of our supported countries, please do not create …
This article will walk you through each step of the process, from creating your Gift of Parenthood account, to publishing your very first fundraiser. Step 1: Campaign Details To build your customized fundraiser campaign, we’ll need a few details. First, select who you are fundraising for? Yourself: You are raising money for your own fertility …