Donor Frequently Asked Questions

  • How can I make a donation?

    Donations can be made to any registered nonprofit organization at givehastings.org beginning April 15th through 11:59 pm on May 2nd. You can search for an organization by name, keyword, or service area. Each organization will have a donation page on givehastings.org where you can view their mission and services. Donations online are available via credit card.

  • Where can I mail my check to?

    Donations can be mailed to the Hastings Community Foundation office, 800 West 3rd St., Suite 232, Hastings, NE 68901. Please keep in mind that we must receive the check by May 2nd to be included in the Give Day total. Donation forms can be found here.

  • Why do I write my check to Hastings Community Foundation?

    Give Hastings Day is powered by the Hastings Community Foundation. By writing one check to the Hastings Community Foundation, it makes it simple whether the donor wants to donate to one organization or all of them.

  • Can I give to more than one organization?

    Yes. You may make multiple donations with one transaction to registered organizations. For your security, payment information is not saved. Donors who wish to make additional gifts later will re-enter payment information.

  • What happens when I make a gift prior to May 2?

    When a gift is made on the website anytime from April 15-May 2, you will be emailed a tax acknowledgment. Checks received for Give Day will be mailed a tax acknowledgment letter from the Hastings Community Foundation.

  • When will the nonprofit know about my donation?

    Your nonprofit organization will receive notice of online donations in real-time and will have access to a full online donation report during and after Give Hastings Day. You have the option to give anonymously.

  • What if I made an error when submitting my donation?

    If you accidentally make a gift to the wrong organization or make a duplicate gift by mistake, please contact us (using the blue "Support" button in the lower-right corner of the website) as soon as possible to make any adjustments.


    After Friday, May 10 at 4 pm CT, all gifts made during the Giving Day period are considered final and non-refundable unless otherwise directed by the merchant processing company.


    Please note that refunds can take 7-10 business days to process after settling.

  • Who can make a donation?

    Anyone can donate and support partciipating Give Hastings Day organizations. It's also a great oppoertunity to educate your family and workplace about the importance of giving.

  • Where can I drop off my cash donation?

    Cash donations can be dropped off at the Hastings Community Foundation office during early giving (April 15 - May 1).


    Hastings Community Foundation

    800 West 3rd St., Suite 232

    (Located on the 2nd floor of the Heritage Bank Building)


    On May 2, gifts can be brought to Give Day Headquarters, located at:

    The Lark

    809 West 2nd Street

  • Is my gift tax-deductible?

    Donations made through Give Hastings Day are 100% tax-deductible.

  • Why is the Give Hastings Day website not showing gifts that have been made?

    Gifts can be made online from April 15-May 2, but the website won't show any totals until May 2. The reason is simple - we want to have something positive to look forward to on May 2! (Who couldn't use a little of that these days?) On May 2, the website will have a live leaderboard and show current giving totals.

  • How much of my donation will go to the nonprofit?

    The organization(s) will receive the full donation less a processing fee of 5.2%. This fee helps to cover expenses including website, credit card processing, and ensurs the sustainability of future Give Hastings Days. The Hastings Community Foundation does not receive fees of any kind for Give Hastings Day.

  • Is my gift safe and secure?

    Yes. The Give Hastings Day site is powered by Neon One and is a secure PCI-Level 1 compliant site for donating to your favorite charities. For your security, payment information is not saved. You can be sure your personal information is protected when you donate through givehastings.org.

  • Can I make a gift from a Donor Advised Fund or IRA?

    Absolutely! Please contact the Hastings Community Foundation prior to May 1 to discuss these options and ensure your gift is included as part of Give Hastings Day.

More Questions?

For questions related to givehastings.org, use the "Support" widget in the lower-right-hand corner of the website.

For non-website questions, please out to the Hastings Community Foundation at (402) 462-5152.

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