St. Paul's Giving Campaign 2024: FAQs

We are grateful for every gift! All gifts, regardless of their kind or size, make an impact on our parish and our broader community.

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Why does St. Paul's need to know what my giving will be in 2024?
We hope that each of you will plan to make a financial gift to St. Paul’s in 2024. Stating your gift helps our vestry, our parish's governing board, plan for the use of our resources in support of the mission and ministry to which God has called us. The Vestry sets a budget based on the total amount of revenue we expect to receive. Gifts from our parishioners represent the greatest share of our total revenue, and have the largest impact on what we can fund in the coming year.

The Giving Campaign includes asking everyone to describe their intention
You can support St. Paul's mission and ministries by completing a 2024 Giving Form. Complete the form, save and email to finance@stpaulsoakland.org, or print it out and return it to the church in person or by mail. If you prefer paper forms, they can be found in the narthex or obtained from the office.

Is my promise confidential?
Yes. Your name and the amount is known only to our bookkeeper. The Giving Campaign committee will be informed of your intention or gift, but not the amount, so they can acknowledge it.

What if my financial situation changes and I am not able to fulfill my intention?
We completely understand if you need to adjust your giving. Please let our bookkeeper know at finance@stpaulsoakland.org.

Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes.  St. Paul’s is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax ID # 94-1243684. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Please consider making a promise, or statement of intent, to support the ministries of St. Paul’s in 2024, downloadable HERE. Complete the fillable pdf on your phone or computer, save, and email it to finance@stpaulsoakland.org, or print and bring it to church on Giving Sunday, November 12.

If you prefer paper forms, they can be found in the narthex or obtained from the office.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ST. PAUL'S! Your promise for 2024 will help the vestry plan resources to support the mission and ministry to which God has called us.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR DONATION
You may make a one-time gift or weekly, monthly, quarterly, timed as you wish.
  • CASH. Cash may be placed in the offering plate in a sealed, labeled envelope in order to identify the giver.
  • CHECK. Placed in the offering plate or mailed to the church office.
  • Electronic funds transfer from your bank account. You can set these up via our website or with your own financial institution.
  • Credit Card HERE or Paypal HERE.
  • STOCK donations, a Donor Advised Fund, or from your IRA (Qualified Charitable Contribution, if you are over age 72).  Giving via these methods can offer you additional tax advantages. Please consult with your financial professional or tax advisor, and reach out to stewardship@stpaulsoakland.org for more information. We will walk you through the process.
  • MATCHING FUNDS: Many companies will match donations for charitable contributions, so you can double the size of your gift! Consult with your Human Resources Department and please let us know if your company will match funds to St. Paul’s.
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Thank you for supporting St. Paul's!
​St. Paul’s is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax ID # 94-1243684. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.