Day of Giving FAQs

When is Good Counsel Day of Giving?

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

What is Good Counsel Day of Giving?

The Good Counsel Day of Giving calls all Good Counsel alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and friends from around the country to make an online donation to Good Counsel and spread the word about the day via social media.

How will my donation be used?

Your donation will be a part of our Fund for Good Counsel. Dollars raised are allocated to a reserve fund that supports the greatest needs within the current fiscal year.

I can’t afford to make a large gift. Will my donation really make a difference?

YES! Even a gift of $10 will make a difference. In addition, every gift improves Good Counsel’s donor participation rate which in turn raises Good Counsel’s profile and allows Good Counsel to seek foundation support.

How do I make a gift?

We know how valuable your time is, so we’ve made the process of donating on Good Counsel Day of Giving quick and easy.

On April 11, 2018:
1. Visit www.olgchs.org/dayofgiving
2. Complete the brief form

Besides making a donation, how else can I help?

Help spread the word via-email and social media! Check out our "Super Hero Toolkit" for lots of templates and images you can use on your social media platforms.

Is my gift to Good Counsel Day of Giving tax-deductible?

Yes! All gifts to the Good Counsel Day of Giving are considered a donation to Good Counsel. Your gift will be acknowledged with a receipt for your tax records.

Can my employer match the gift I make to Good Counsel Day of Giving?

Many companies will match their employees’ gifts, increasing the impact or even doubling its value! Click here to see if your employer participates.

Can I send a gift by mail or by phone?

Good Counsel Day of Giving is a virtual event. All donations must be made online to count towards the day’s totals. To make a non-Good Counsel Day of Giving donation, you can give by mail with a check or credit card.

Additional questions? Please contact us!

Please feel free to reach out to Katie Rictor, Director of the Fund for Good counsel at krictor@olgchs.org or 240-283-3366