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Giving to the Catholic Services Appeal
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How will the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) funds be used?Funds will be used to support only those diocesan programs and ministries outlined in the case for support. No funds will be distributed to outside organizations or used for political purposes. 100% of your gift goes to these ministries and will not be used for legal fees, judgments, or settlements.
Who will be asked to support the CSA?All Catholic households in the Diocese of Austin will be asked for prayerful consideration of a gift to the CSA.
How can a donor become a member of the Good Shepherd Society?There are nine different circles of participation with benefits associated with each level. A donor can become a member with an annual gift to the CSA of $500 or more.
To whom should a check be made payable?Checks should be made payable to “Catholic Services Appeal.”
How are subsequent payments made?A donor will receive a monthly statement from the diocese for remaining pledge payments unless the payment is an automatic deduction from a credit or debit card or an electronic bank transfer.
Can a donor make a gift through electronic giving?Yes. A donor can make an electronic gift through a credit or debit card. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express. Payments through electronic funds transfer from bank accounts are also accepted.
Can a donor go online to make a pledge to the CSA?Yes. For secure giving, a donor can go to www.austindiocese.org/give to make an online gift.
Can a donor make an ongoing gift?Yes. A donor can go to www.austindiocese.org/give and select the amount that fits into their budget. The donor’s gift will recur monthly until they ask us to stop. Gifts of perpetuity allow the diocese to fund ministries year-round.
Can Stock, IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), Family Foundation, or Charitable Gift Fund gifts be made to the Diocese of Austin?Yes. If a donor would like to make a gift of Stock, IRA QCD, Family Foundation, or Charitable Gift Fund, please have them contact Lisa Rosenberger if you have questions at [email protected] or (512) 949-2450.
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