> back to the Appeal main page
Ways to Make Your Gift or Pledge
> Cash or Checks
> Visa or MasterCard
> Electronic Funds Transfer
> Web Donations
> Gifts of Stock
> Tax Advantages of Donating
You may return your pledge card in the parish offertory collection or bring it by the parish office. You will be sent payment reminders and a reply envelope in accordance with the payment plan you selected on your pledge card.
Cash or Check
Simply complete your pledge card by indicating the amount of your total pledge and first payment. Be sure to indicate your payment plan if making a pledge. Please make checks payable to the Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA).
Visa or MasterCard
If you choose to donate by either Visa or MasterCard, please complete the appropriate portion of your pledge card. Please be sure to indicate whether you would like to make a one-time gift or set up a credit card billing up to over 10 months. Please remember that pledges should be completed by December 31, 2008.
Electronic Funds Transfer
Now available this year: you may choose to make your donation by an Electronic Funds Transfer. Simply fill out the EFT portion of the pledge card indicating the amount of the transfer, the account information, and the transfer schedule you prefer.
Web Donations
You may make your donation to the ADA via the internet. You won’t have to hassle with filling out forms, and your pledge will automatically be credited to your parish! Please click on the link below to donate online using our secure server.
Gifts of Stock
Donors can use their own broker/agent or the diocesan
agent to transfer and sell stock. If the stock has been
held long-term (over one year), the donor does not have
to pay capital gains tax on the stock, and is allowed
a tax deduction for the full value of the stock.
All donations to the ADA are fully tax deductible!
> Gifts of Stock Transfer Instructions page
Tax Advantages of Donating to the ADA
Federal and state laws on income and inheritance taxes encourage charitable giving. All donations to the ADA are fully tax deductible!
Please keep in mind that it may be particularly advantageous for some individuals to contribute stock, appreciated securities, real estate, and other valuables. In many cases, the tax savings may be more than the original investment in the gift. Because each situation is unique, we urge donors to discuss such donations with a financial advisor.
If you have any questions about the Annual Diocesan Appeal, or would like more information about making a donation, please call the ADA Campaign Office at (408) 983-0294.
> Where Annual Diocesan Appeal Money Goes
> Ways to Make Your Gift or Pledge
> Donate Online
> Diocesan Services
> Contacts
> Stewardship and Development
