Can an organization submit gifts via these online donation pages, e.g., via a credit card issued to a church treasurer, school principal, etc.?
Our donation pages allow us to credit online gift transactions only to an individual’s record in our database, not an organization’s record. If you need to use your organization’s credit card to make a gift on behalf of your organization, please do so by calling us at (507) 354-8221 ext. 295. That way we can direct the gift onto your organization’s record in our database. If you have questions, feel free to call the number above or contact us.
I don’t use U.S. currency. How can I make a gift?
This site uses U.S. currency, so you’ll need to convert your currency to U.S. dollars. A currency converter is available on the XE Web site.
What if the gift designation I’m looking for isn’t listed?
If you do not see the gift designation you’re looking for, please call us at 507.354.8221 x 295 to confirm the availability of the designation and proceed with your gift.
What happens if I check “I would like the gift to remain anonymous”?
A gift acknowledgment will automatically be e-mailed shortly after you submit the transaction. After year’s end, you will receive an annual gift statement to use for tax purposes. The gift record will be marked anonymous when credited to your account in the donor database. If you are new to us and mark the “anonymous” checkbox for this gift, you will not receive our mailings. If you are already in our database and would like to update your mailing options, please see the FAQ below. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 507.354.8221 x 295.
How can I update my mailing options?
We like to inform all supporters about WELS ministry and needs via both mail and e-mail. In addition, if you are a supporter of a WELS ministerial education school you may receive periodic communications from that school. If you would like to be excluded from any of the above mailings, please contact us or call 507.354.8221 x 295.
What processing fees are incurred for online gifts, and how will they affect my gift?
Fees are generally lower for direct debit gifts than credit card gifts. Such fees are paid out of general operating funds, not the gift, so your full gift amount will be applied to the designation you select.
