#iGiveCatholic
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is #iGiveCatholic?
#iGiveCatholic is a bishop-led initiative in collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and dozens of individual dioceses. Its mission is to bring the Catholic community together to inspire and support generosity.#iGiveCatholic is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that coordinates the annual U.S. Catholic Church’s giving day—#iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday—as well as year-round online giving for Catholic organizations, including Catholic giving days outside of GivingTuesday.
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia is proud to have brought #iGiveCatholic to organizations and ministries within the five-county area of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia since 2020. - Who can register?
Any Catholic 501(c)(3) organization operating within the five-county area of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. If you are outside this region, please explore other #iGiveCatholic partners that may be offering the initiative in your area. - What are the key #iGiveCatholic dates for 2025?
Registration: Catholic 501(c)(3) organizations in the five-county area of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia may register to participate for free!
Registration opens: September 15, 2025
Registration closes: November 12, 2025
Giving Phase: All participating organizations are encouraged to record their giving during this time.
Giving opens: November 17, 2025
Giving Day: December 2, 2025
Final gift reporting: December 9, 2025 - Are there any changes to this year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign?
Yes! Based on your feedback, we are implementing two changes to make participating even easier and more impactful:
1) No required giving platform. Organizations are no longer required to use the #iGiveCatholic giving platform in order to register. This eliminates duplicate processing efforts, separate acknowledgement processes, and high transaction fees. Instead, you may provide a link to your own donation page, which we will direct donors to.
For organizations that prefer a hosted giving page, we will still provide that option. Please note: this year’s platform is different from previous years, but our team is here to as a resource for that page. Ultimately, our goal is to make it as easy as possible to showcase the power of giving Catholic!
For the benefit of donors, we will also continue to offer a consolidated donation page where gifts to multiple organizations can be made in a single transaction. We will process and share that information with you accordingly.
2) Volunteer hours reporting. This year, we will also collect and report volunteer hours during the giving phase of #iGiveCatholic. We recognize that giving Catholic extends beyond financial gifts, and we believe this new data point will highlight even greater impact within our community.
Some organizations may choose to log volunteer hours occurring during the giving phase. Others may use this as an opportunity to organize service projects to engage students, staff, and donors in demonstrating the importance of Catholic service. - How will these changes be implemented?
We will provide a simple reporting tool for organizations to complete at their convenience during the giving phase. Participating organizations will be asked to submit cumulative totals for:
Total dollars raised
Number of gifts
Largest Gift
Volunteer hours served
Number of volunteers
Below are some dates and times we recommend completing reports to be in line with announcements we will make to the broader Catholic community. You can choose to report as many times as you would like!
Wednesday, November 19 by 11:59 PM
Friday, November 23 by 11:59 PM
Wednesday, November 25 by Noon
Monday, December 1 by Noon
Tuesday, December 2—#iGiveCatholic, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Wednesday, December 3 by Noon
Tuesday, December 9 by 11:59 PM - Do gifts have to come in online to participate?
Not at all! #iGiveCatholiccelebrates generosity in all its forms. Participating organizations are encouraged to accept and record offline gifts of cash or checks so they can be recognized and celebrated as part of the campaign. - Additional questions?
Contact us at iGiveCatholic@TheCFGP.org or join virtual office hours every Monday at 11 AM beginning on September 22, 2025.
Participating Organizations
This year we hope to make integrating #iGiveCatholic into your fundraising plans even more seamless. Sign up today to be a participating organization for the 2025 #iGiveCatholic and learn more about this year's easier way to join.
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