Donor Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need a user account to donate?
No, you do not need to create an account to make a donation. However, if you plan to give multiple times during the Cincinnati Gives Challenge, creating an account means you only have to enter your credit card information once. Your account also collects your tax receipts in one location and enables you to track your donation, review the charities your support and schedule future giving.
Can I donate to the Cincinnati Gives Challenge on my smart phone?
Yes – this site is mobile friendly! Simply visit https://www.cincinnatigives.org on your smartphone to browse all the amazing nonprofits participating.
Can I fundraise for my favorite nonprofit?
Yes! You can be an ambassador for the cause(s) you care about. To get started, you can visit the Organization Page of any nonprofit listed on https://www.cincinnatigives.org and click “Fundraise” to start the page creation process. Please note that in order to create a Fundraising Page you will be prompted to sign into your user account, or create one if you don’t already have an account.
Who is behind it?
For over 55 years, Cincinnati Magazine has covered all the best the Queen City has to offer. As the city’s most respected and award-winning magazine, it connects with more than 170,000 readers every month. Through deeply researched and cleverly written articles, Cincinnati Magazine is the voice of authority and ultimate guide to Cincinnati.
This is the 9th year for the annual Cincinnati Gives Challenge – having raised over $2.69 Million for local nonprofits since its start in 2016.
How much of the donation will go to the nonprofit?
During the Cincinnati Gives Challenge, a Mightycause platform fee of 4% plus a credit card fee of 2.9% + $.30 will be charged on each donation. By default, donors are opted in to cover the transaction costs for the nonprofit using the donation booster within the checkout flow when they make a donation. They can opt out of covering the fee within the checkout flow as well. When donors cover the fee the nonprofit gets 100% of the intended donation. All donations are final and cannot be refunded. All donations on https://www.cincinnatigives.org are made to the Mightycause Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that permits donors to advise a regranting of their donations to qualified charitable organizations.
Is there a minimum or maximum donation?
The minimum donation for the Cincinnati Gives Challenge is $5. There is no maximum donation limit.
When individuals donate through the Cincinnati Gives Challenge on Mightycause, who will receive their information?
The nonprofit organization receiving the donation will receive the contact information for the donor in order to conduct follow up communications. As the hosts, Cincinnati Magazine will also receive the information in order to send news and updates about Cincinnati Gives related activities. We will not share your information.
Donor Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need a user account to donate?
No, you do not need to create an account to make a donation. However, if you plan to give multiple times during the Cincinnati Gives Challenge, creating an account means you only have to enter your credit card information once. Your account also collects your tax receipts in one location and enables you to track your donation, review the charities your support and schedule future giving.
Can I donate to the Cincinnati Gives Challenge on my smart phone?
Yes – this site is mobile friendly! Simply visit https://www.cincinnatigives.org on your smartphone to browse all the amazing nonprofits participating.
Can I fundraise for my favorite nonprofit?
Yes! You can be an ambassador for the cause(s) you care about. To get started, you can visit the Organization Page of any nonprofit listed on https://www.cincinnatigives.org and click “Fundraise” to start the page creation process. Please note that in order to create a Fundraising Page you will be prompted to sign into your user account, or create one if you don’t already have an account.
Who is behind it?
For over 55 years, Cincinnati Magazine has covered all the best the Queen City has to offer. As the city’s most respected and award-winning magazine, it connects with more than 170,000 readers every month. Through deeply researched and cleverly written articles, Cincinnati Magazine is the voice of authority and ultimate guide to Cincinnati.
This is the 9th year for the annual Cincinnati Gives Challenge – having raised over $2.69 Million for local nonprofits since its start in 2016.
How much of the donation will go to the nonprofit?
During the Cincinnati Gives Challenge, a Mightycause platform fee of 4% plus a credit card fee of 2.9% + $.30 will be charged on each donation. By default, donors are opted in to cover the transaction costs for the nonprofit using the donation booster within the checkout flow when they make a donation. They can opt out of covering the fee within the checkout flow as well. When donors cover the fee the nonprofit gets 100% of the intended donation. All donations are final and cannot be refunded. All donations on https://www.cincinnatigives.org are made to the Mightycause Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that permits donors to advise a regranting of their donations to qualified charitable organizations.
Is there a minimum or maximum donation?
The minimum donation for the Cincinnati Gives Challenge is $5. There is no maximum donation limit.
When individuals donate through the Cincinnati Gives Challenge on Mightycause, who will receive their information?
The nonprofit organization receiving the donation will receive the contact information for the donor in order to conduct follow up communications. As the hosts, Cincinnati Magazine will also receive the information in order to send news and updates about Cincinnati Gives related activities. We will not share your information.