Giving options
TL;DR We've updated our giving options to provide you with ways to contribute without paying fees! (Previously recommended method with Planning Center Online includes a 2.15% + $0.30/donation for credit and debit card donations, $0.30 per ACH bank transfer donation).
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For NO-FEE ONE-TIME DONATIONS (Use your credit card & earn points!):
We recommend PayPal Giving Fund. 100% of your gift reaches Quicksilver Church (i.e. no transaction fees paid by you or Quicksilver).
For NO-FEE RECURRING DONATIONS (Link your bank account):
We recommend Charityvest. Set up automated, fee-free gifts directly from your bank.
For TAX-SMART STOCK DONATIONS (Maximize your impact & tax benefits!):
Donate appreciated stocks via Charityvest or Direct Transfer.
See "Stock Transfers" below for detailed instructions.
For the previously recommended method of donations (one-time & recurring, with fees):
More Information
About PayPal Giving Fund (Recommended for One-Time Donations):
PayPal Giving Fund is our preferred method for one-time gifts because it's completely fee-free for both you and the church, even when you use a credit card (so you can still earn those points!).
What it is: PayPal Giving Fund is an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) public charity (a Donor-Advised Fund or DAF). It receives donations and then grants them to charities like ours. Learn more about PayPal Giving Fund
Receipts: Because your donation is technically made to the PayPal Giving Fund DAF, you will receive your official tax-deductible receipt directly from PayPal Giving Fund, not from Quicksilver Church.
About Charityvest (Recommended for Recurring Donations):
Charityvest is excellent for setting up regular, automated donations directly from your bank account without any fees.
How it works:
1. Visit Charityvest and create an account
2. Link your bank account for fee-free transfers
3. Set up a recurring transfer (pull) from your bank account to your Charityvest fund
4. Set up a recurring grant from your Charityvest fund to Quicksilver Church
Fees & Receipts:
Linking your bank account for donations via Charityvest is completely free. While Charityvest does offer an option to donate via credit card, this method incurs a processing fee. For fee-free recurring giving, we strongly recommend using the bank transfer option.
Like the PayPal Giving Fund, Charityvest is a DAF, so you will receive your official tax-deductible receipt directly from Charityvest not from Quicksilver Church.
Stock Transfers:
Donating long-term appreciated securities can result in larger deductions on your income taxes, and more money going to charities.
See how to set this up with Charityvest
If you would like to make a stock transfer directly to Quicksilver Church, please instruct your stock broker as follows:
Fidelity Account Name: Quicksilver Church
Participant DTC: 0226
Account #: Z23985430
Please contact bookkeeper@quicksilver.church once your transfer is initiated so we can acknowledge your gift promptly.
Previously Used Method (Planning Center):
For those who have previously given through Planning Center (via the link https://quicksilver.churchcenter.com/giving), that option is still available for tax-deductible donations by credit, debit, or ACH. Your information is stored securely by Stripe and Planning Center Online.
You can of course still give through this method as it is not going away (and will still be used for specific giving campaigns and transactions like retreat payments that are ineligible for tax-deduction), but to maximize your gift and ensure the church does not incur processing fees (listed here), we encourage using PayPal Giving Fund for one-time gifts or Charityvest (via bank transfer) for recurring gifts.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these giving options, please don't hesitate to contact bookkeeper@quicksilver.church.