Yes. You can make a donation to a fundraiser on a team or you can make a general team donation.
Where should I mail donation checks?
All donation should be mailed to: Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation 345 South Halcyon Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Who should I make my check out to?
Please make all checks payable to: Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation Please make sure that in the memo, it specifies Day of Hope and to whom the donations should be credited to.
How do I find a participant's personal fundraising webpage?
Click on the home page, and there is a search area towards the right upper-side of the page. Click in that search area and then begin typing the first or last name of the fundraiser you are searching for. Your options will display as you type.
HERE is the direct link to Find a Fundraiser page.
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to a participant's fundraising account?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If an online donation does not post within 5 minutes, please contact us.
What happens if I check the checkbox to "cover processing fees"?
If you check this checkbox, you will be charged the amount indicated next to the checkbox. This amount will also be visible to the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation. However, on the fundraising page, your intended (initial) donation amount will be displayed.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, all gifts to the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation are tax-deductible as allowed by state and federal law.
For Canadian donations made online with a credit card, will the amount entered be in U.S. dollars?
Yes. For Canadian donations made online with a credit card, the amount entered in the online donation form will be in U.S. dollars.
Do all donors who mail their donations receive a receipt?
Any donor who mailed their donation and provided an address will receive a receipt via mail once the donation has been processed. If you made your donation in installments, you will receive a receipt each time a monthly payment is processed.
Do all donors who contribute online receive a receipt?
Yes. All donors who provide a name and address receive an official acknowledgement letter.
What is Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation's Tax ID number?
A Tax ID number identifies the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please call (805) 994-5421 for this information.
How do I add a dedication when I make a donation?
When you make a donation online, you can designate what you want to appear as your recognition name on the participant's Honor Roll. This may be your name, or it could be something such as "From the whole Smith Family" or "In memory of Aunt Sally."
Fundraising FAQs
What can I do if a check is written out to me personally?
If a donation check has been written out to you personally, you may endorse the back of the check and mail it in with a completed donation form to Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation.
Can I mail in a cash donation?
It is not a good idea to send a cash donation in the mail. You may drop off the cash off at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation along with your information or you can deposit the cash into your checking account and send a personal check from your account.
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to my page?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If your donation does not post within 5 minutes, please contact Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation.
Can I enter a check online?
You can't enter a check online. What you can do is enter a check as a pledge. This can be done in the fundraising section of your headquarters page. The status of the check will be pending until the check is received by Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation.
A donor is requesting a Tax ID number; what is that and how can I get it?
Please call (805) 994-5421 for this information.
Not all of my donors are showing up. Why?
As your donors make a contribution, they have the option of whether or not they want to appear.
Where can I find a list of the people who have donated to me?
Log in with your email and password to visit your headquarters page. Select ‘My Fundraising Reports on the left side. You will then find a list of all of your donors as well as a list of all donors to your team.
How can I send a thank you email to my donors?
To easily send thank you emails to donors, follow these steps:
Log in to your fundraiser dashboard by clicking the "My HQ" link in the top right
Click "My Fundraising Report" in the left sidebar
Locate the donor/donation you'd like to thank, and click "Send Email" (If the donor didn't submit their email address, this option is unavailable.)
Type the message in the pop-up window, and click "Send Email"
Why am I receiving emails telling me that I've received a donation?
You are receiving these emails because we would like to keep you updated on your fundraising efforts. If you wish to stop receiving these updates, please log in to your headquarters and edit your account preferences.