HOW DO I PAY?
HOW DO I DONATE WHEN I ATTEND THE MEETINGS?
1. We cannot accept cash donations.
2. You can pay by check, making your check out to the charity.
3. You can pay by credit card, using our online donation system: www.grapevine.org
IF I CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE MEETING, HOW DO I DONATE?
If you cannot attend, your donation is still expected. Please see options below:
1. You can send a $100 signed check to the meeting with another member and authorize her to write in the name of the chosen charity.
2. You can mail a $100 signed check to Abby Stancik in advance of the meeting, and we will fill in the chosen charity when it is selected. The mailing address is:
Abby Stancik
645 Insull Drive
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
3. You can use our ONLINE DONATION system to pay with a credit or debit card
[PLEASE SEE GRAPEVINE PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS BELOW]
ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM - PAY BY CREDIT CARD
We are pleased to offer an ONLINE PAYMENT system. It is run by Grapevine and supported by Grapevine Giving Foundation which is a 501(c)3 charity.
TO ACCESS YOUR EXISTING GRAPEVINE ACCOUNT CLICK THE LINK: www.grapevine.org
TO CREATE A NEW GRAPEVINE ACCOUNT CLICK THE LINK & FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW: www.grapevine.org
Click “Log In” on the top right corner
2. Click “Join Now”
3. Once you’ve registered with either Google, LinkedIn, or your email, search in the top bar for
“100 Caring Women of Lake County”
4. Once found, join the group!
Quick facts about creating an account on Grapevine and paying by credit card:
1. You will be invited by Grapevine via email to set up an account.
2. Credit card payments are OPTIONAL, but we encourage all members to set up an account.
3. There are two ways to pay by credit card. It’s more convenient if you set up a subscription which automatically charges your credit card once per quarter. Or, you can go to the website and pay after each meeting. (You can change or cancel the subscription at any time).
4. You may also use Grapevine to authorize your bank to transfer funds.
5. The donation goes to Grapevine Giving Foundation. After the meeting, we will provide them with the name of the charity we have selected.
6. We gently ask you to cover the credit card processing fee so that the charity receives 100% of your donation. Grapevine does NOT charge a fee, but tips are accepted.
7. Your tax receipt will come from Grapevine Giving Foundation. The charity will not receive your personal information and they commit to not soliciting our members.
8. Grapevine will contribute directly to the charities on our behalf.
9. The benefits of signing up with Grapevine are:
Donations are handled automatically and seamlessly.
You will receive credit card points.
We never have to remind you to make the payment!
