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Through
our Easy Give Program, Children's Home Society offers you the opportunity
to make regular, ongoing gifts electronically without writing a
check. You save on postage and we save processing fees. With your
authorization, we will automatically debit your bank account on
the dates and in the amount you designate. At any time you desire,
you may change your authorization. You always retain control throughout
the process.
Frequently
Asked Questions about Easy Give
What
is Easy Give?
Easy
Give is Children's Home Society's electronic contribution program
for monthly and quarterly donors. Electronic contribution is an
automatic transfer program which allows you to make contributions
without writing checks.
What
are the advantages of Easy Give?
It's
safe, secure, convenient, and saves CHSW administrative costs, putting
more of your donation to work for children.
How
are my electronic contributions automatically deducted from my
account?
Once
you authorize the transfer, your specified contribution is electronically
transferred directly from your checking or savings account to CHSW's
account.
When
will my contributions be deducted from my account?
Your contribution will be deducted from your account on the dates
you specify.
If
I don't write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight?
Since your contributions are made at pre-established times, you
simply record them in your check register on the appropriate date.
Without
a canceled check, how can I prove I made my contributions?
Your bank statement gives you an itemized list of electronic transfers.
It's your proof of your contributions.
Is
Easy Give risky?
Electronic contributions are actually less risky than check contributions.
They can't be lost, stolen, or destroyed in the mail, and they have
an extremely high rate of accuracy.
What
if I change bank accounts?
CHSW will provide you with a new authorization form to complete.
How
much does Easy Give cost?
It costs you nothing and it saves you time!
What
if I try Easy Give and I don't like it?
You can cancel your authorization for electronic contributions at
any time by notifying us in writing. But, once you've enjoyed the
convenience, time and money savings of Easy Give, we doubt you'll
want to go back to making contributions the way you did before.
How
do I sign up for Easy Give?
To become a Children's Home Society Easy Give contributor, you should:
- Print
out and complete the enrollment form.
- Enclose
a voided check or savings deposit slip.
- Return
the signed form and your voided check to:
Easy Give Program
Development Department
Children's Home Society of Washington
P.O. Box 15190
Seattle, WA 98115-0190
By
becoming an Easy Give contributor, you will be on your way to establishing
a much easier, less costly way of making your ongoing gifts to CHSW
and turning hope into reality for Washington's children.
Questions
about Easy Give? Call the Development Department at
(206) 695-3200 or (800) 456-3339, or email development
@chs-wa.org.
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