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Registration and Fundraising Requirements
What is the registration fee for? Does it count towards my minimum fundraising requirement?
If I forfeit my membership perks may I get my registration fee waived?
Why is the minimum fundraising requirement different across events? Can this be lowered?
Failure to Meet Fundraising Requirements
What happens if I don't meet the minimum fundraising requirement by the due date?
What if I'm waiting on matching gifts from my company that still haven't arrived before the deadline?
What if I'm waiting on gifts from my Facebook Fundraiser?
What if my card gets charged on the deadline but afterwards, more people donate to me? Will I be refunded?
Travel
Does the minimum fundraising requirement cover my travel and transportation costs?
Does TEAM PAWS Chicago help with any travel arrangements?
Donate FAQs
Where should I mail donation checks?
Who should I make my check out to?
How do I find a participant's personal fundraising webpage?
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to a participant's fundraising account?
Are donations tax-deductible?
For overseas donations made online with a credit card, will the amount entered be in U.S. dollars?
Do all donors who mail their donations receive a receipt?
Do all donors who contribute online receive a receipt?
What is PAWS Chicago's Tax ID number?
How do I add a dedication when I make a donation?
Fundraising FAQs
How long does it take for my cash/check donation to be processed?
What can I do if a check is written out to me personally?
Can I mail in a cash donation?
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to my page?
Can I enter a check online?
A donor is requesting a Tax ID number; what is that and how can I get it?
Not all of my donors are showing up in the Honor Roll. Why?
Where can I find a list of the people who have donated to me?
How can I send a thank you email to my donors?
Why am I receiving emails telling me that I've received a donation?
Website FAQs
What is my personal page URL?