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How It Works

Monthly giving provides a steady and cost-effective source of income to ElderHelp.
Donate your IRA Required Minimum Donations (RMD’s) tax free to ElderHelp!

Pledge payment

As a pledge donor, you have many options on how to donate to ElderHelp.

  • Credit card payments will be charged to your preferred credit card account at the beginning of each month.
  • Online donors can select the option to make recurring donations through our online donation portal.
  • Check donors can mail in a check to ElderHelp each month.
  • Pledge donations can be made monthly, quarterly, or yearly

Sign up today using our Pledge Form.

Credit Card

Please maintain a sufficient credit limit on your credit card on the payment date. If we are unable to process your gift you will be notified.

Records

You will receive an annual statement by mail with all your payment details in the first quarter (January – March) of every year. Donors can also contact the Development Department to get an up to date summary of their giving.

Account/Donation Change

To ensure timely payments, notify the Development Coordinator of any credit card updates or address changes by phone or email.

Contact

For any questions involving your pledge donation, call Debbie Fitzhugh, Development Coordinator at 619-284-9281 x 122 or dfitzhugh@elderhelpofsandiego.org.

Pledge FAQ’s

Why should I participate?

Funding for seniors in general is only 2% of all philanthropic giving making your pledge even more impactful and necessary.

Your participation in giving to ElderHelp will impact the many San Diego seniors that ElderHelp serves – your pledge will touch hundreds of lives.

The current economy had been especially tough on seniors who have to bear the brunt of reductions in government benefits and pensions. Soon there will be no increase in social security and there will be a reduction in many programs and services that low income seniors depend on. All while the cost of healthcare, home based services and utilities continues to rise.

This is our opportunity to give a hand up to the generation that has given us so much.

Where will the money go?

All pledge proceeds go to support ElderHelp’s programs and services.

What is the minimum pledge? What is the goal?

No pledge or gift is too small! There is no minimum or maximum a person can pledge. Our goal is to get more people in the community involved in our campaign.

When is my first pledge payment due? When do I have to pay money?

The first pledge payment is due when you submit your pledge form. Depending on your pledge frequency (monthly, quarterly or yearly) is when your next payment is due. Ask us about pledge reminders!

I don't want to pledge money. Can I make a donation/gift upfront now?

All gifts are greatly appreciated! The pledge form has a place to enter your gift amount. You may make your gift by writing a check to ElderHelp or use your American Express, Discover, Master Card, or Visa card. Because we are a 510(c)3, you may be able to deduct your gift amount on your federal and/or state taxes if you itemize.

I'm ready! How can I pledge?

A pledge form is available at the ElderHelp office or send an e-mail to Debbie Fitzhugh at dfitzhugh@elderhelpofsandiego.org for more information.

What happens if I don't want my name made known in connection with my gift?

Just “x” the line next to the question about making your gift anonymously. It is important to our organization that we honor your wishes regarding your gift acknowledgement.

Thank you for your support!