FAQ
Q. What is the Lock Haven University Foundation's All In Day of Giving?
The Lock Haven University Foundation's All In Day of Giving is our annual 24-hour fundraiser in which alumni, friends, fans and supporters come together to provide philanthropic support that makes a direct and meaningful impact on student success at The Haven.
Q. When is the Lock Haven University Foundation's 24-hour All In Day of Giving?
This year's All In Day of Giving takes place from 10:00 am on Thursday April 13, 2023 until 10:00 am on Friday, April 14.
Q. Who can donate?
Anyone who has a passion for The Haven can make a gift. Donations are tax-deductible, and a gift receipt will be sent to the contact details you provide when processing your donation. *Please note that all donations are non-refundable.
Q. Can I make a donation by phone?
Yes. To make a gift by phone, please call 570-484-2586.
We are available April 13, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., and on April 14 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. We can also be reached Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., if you wish to make a gift prior to April 13.
Q. Can I make an All-In donation via check?
Yes. Checks can be mailed to or dropped off at the LHU Advancement Office (10 Susquehanna Ave, Lock Haven, PA 17745). Be sure to specify in the memo field: "All In" and the area, major, team or scholarship you would like your gift to be applied to.
Some examples include:
All In - Student Retention Fund -- All In - Communication Program -- All In - Women's Basketball Team -- All In - LHU Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship -- etc.
If you have any questions, contact us at 570-484-2586.
Q. Can I make an All-In donation via stock, bonds, real estate or other assets?
Yes. If you wish to make an All-In donation via stock, bonds, real estate or other assets, please contact LHU Foundation Fiscal Manager Stacey Horner at 570-484-2994 or via email at stacey.horner@lhufoundation.org.
Q. What if I don't see the scholarship that I wish to give to when making my donation?
We created this page with a menu of giving options broken down by academic departments, athletics programs, Area of Greatest Need, and the Student Retention Fund.
With hundreds of scholarships, it would be impossible to list them all. If you would like for your gift to go to a specific scholarship you can click on any "Donate" button on this site to be directed to our donation page. On the giving form, there is an open field to type the specific scholarship you would like your donation to go to.
We will make sure that your donation goes exactly where you intended it.
Q. What is GiveGab?
GiveGab is a fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise money, engage donors and manage volunteers quickly and efficiently. GiveGab offers a full portfolio of simple and easy to use products that allows organizations to function in a more streamlined manner. We have partnered with GiveGab to make the donation process as simple for you as possible.
Q. How will donations be distributed?
Each donation made in support of Lock Haven students on this website will be disbursed to the LHU Foundation directly from GiveGab via direct deposit within 5 to 7 business days.
Q. How much of my donation goes to the Lock Haven University Foundation?
GiveGab retains a 3% campaign management fee from all donations. Credit Card processing fees are an additional 2.5% + $0.30 for all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover).
You are given the option to cover the processing & CC fees when making your gift, and if you choose to do so, 100% of your donation will go to the Lock Haven University Foundation. Please note, that all donations are final and cannot be refunded.
Q. Who will receive my contact information?
The Lock Haven University Foundation will have access to your name and email address. This information is used solely to send thank you messages, and keep you up to date on future campaigns, events and additional Haven happenings.
Q. Do I need to create an account with GiveGab?
No. You do not need to create an account to make a donation. The benefits of creating an account include having your tax receipts collected in one location and being able to track your donations. Your tax receipt is emailed immediately upon processing your donation. To claim a donation as a deduction on U.S. taxes, you should retain the donation receipt as an official record.
You will, however, need to create an account if you would like to become a peer-to-peer ambassador.
Q. What is a peer-to-Peer fundraising page/becoming an Ambassador?
Peer-to-peer fundraising, or being an Ambassador, is a feature we introduced in 2021 that enables alumni, friends, fans and supporters to become ambassadors and help raise money for the programs, teams and scholarships they care about most.
Just go to the team, program or area you are interested in helping to raise money for, and click the "ADVOCATE" button to create your peer-to-peer fundraising page that you can share via email and on social media.
Step-by-step instructions for creating a page can be found here.
Q. What if there is not a page already created for the program, team or scholarship that I am looking to peer-to-peer fundraise for/advocate for?
If there is no pre-existing page for the program or scholarship that you wish to peer-to-peer fundraise for (Ex: TKE Scholarship, the Marching Band, The Eagle Eye, etc.), please click on the Area of Greatest Need tile on the homepage.
From there click "ADVOCATE" to create your shareable peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. You will need to specify in the text box when creating your page the specific program, team or scholarship that you are aiming to raise money for.
If you have questions, please contact 570-484-2586 for assistance.