What is a Charity Registry?
Can I register for gifts as well as set up a Charity Registry?
How do I choose the recipient organization for my Charity Registry?
Can I control the number of donations on my registry?
Can I change the set up of my Charity Registry?
How will my guests access my Charity Registry?
How will my guests make donations?
How will I know when my guests make a donation?
Does the I Do Foundation deduct fees from my wedding donations?
I want to include a note about my Charity Registry in my invitation. What should I say?
What is a Charity Registry?
A Charity Registry allows you to create a registry for direct
donations to your selected charity. It is similar to a regular gift
registry, except that your Charity Registry allows guests to make
credit card donations rather than purchasing blenders, toasters, or other
traditional gifts.
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Can I register for gifts as well as set up a Charity Registry?
Yes, you can do both. When your guests view your wedding website, they have the option to link to a "Registries" section, where both your Charity
Registry and Gift Registry are displayed.
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How do I choose the recipient organization for my Charity Registry?
You can set up your charitable giving options through the Donation
Options section of the I Do Foundation site.
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Can I control the number of donations on my registry?
Yes. You can set aside as few or as many donations on your registry
as you would like. Choose the Targeted Charity Registry option to limit the number of donations on your registry.
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Can I change the set up of my Charity Registry?
Yes. To add or subtract donation slots from your Charity Registry,
go to the Charity Registry Status page. To
restart your Charity Registry, go to Your Charity Registry
and begin the set up process again. Any donations that have
already been made by guests cannot be altered.
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How will my guests access my Charity Registry?
Guests access your Charity Registry online through Your
Personal Wedding Website. When you set up your
Charity Registry, the I Do Foundation automatically sets up a link on
your wedding page for guests to make donations.
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How will my guests make donations?
Guests can make donations online through our secure credit card donation
system or by sending a check to the I Do Foundation.
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How will I know when my guests make a donation?
You can keep track of your guests' donations through the Charity
Registry Status page. This status page will
provide you with all of the information that you will need to write thank
you notes and manage your gift registry.
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Does the I Do Foundation deduct fees from my wedding donations?
Charitable Gift Registry: The percentage listed on the I Do Foundation website for each store is the exact amount that will be donated to charity every time a guest purchases a gift through an I Do Foundation registry link. For example, a $100 purchase from Cooking.com generates $8 for charity. The I Do Foundation does not deduct any fees from these donations.
When guests make online donations, an 8% fee is added to their donation.
This fee covers the cost we incur from our credit card processing company. For
example, when a guest donates $100, an $8 fee will be added. The processing fee will not exceed $80.00, regardless of donation size.
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I want to include a note about my Charity Registry in my invitation. What should I say?
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