Online Donations to Other Subcategory account
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Online Donations to Other Subcategory account
Fewer and fewer of our members are using checks. They want a way to pay for camp the same way they pay their tithing - online. Since sending money to a leader via Venmo or Paypal, then having that leader make a deposit to Other:Subcategory isn't an option, is there a way for a member to make a donation (payment) to the ward's Other:subcategory account via donations.churchofjesuschrist.org, the same way they would do their tithing? I didn't see one.
I know it's not a tax deductible donation like the other payments donors can make online, but it still would be nice and would help camp payments come in a lot faster so that leaders have the funds to start paying for the camp, rather than waiting for everyone to remember to write and bring a check to the bishopric.
I know it's not a tax deductible donation like the other payments donors can make online, but it still would be nice and would help camp payments come in a lot faster so that leaders have the funds to start paying for the camp, rather than waiting for everyone to remember to write and bring a check to the bishopric.
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Re: Online Donations to Other Subcategory account
No, there isn't. At least not in the US.
This forum is largely user-to-user, so all we can do is gripe about it together. I'm sure church headquarters is aware of the desire, so sending feedback isn't likely to help. I'd suggest asking the bishop to take it up with the stake president for him to take up with his presiding authority.
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Re: Online Donations to Other Subcategory account
The Presiding Bishopric issued a communication on Jun 10, 2022 discussing changes in the Donation categories including the discontinuation of the "Authorized Member-Financed Activities" category. The wording makes that seem like it is in the future but attempting to make an online donation today, that category option is not available. It does look like it is still available for ward processed donations/deposits.
"Instructions regarding the discontinuation of “Authorized Member-Financed Activities” will be sent separately."
"Instructions regarding the discontinuation of “Authorized Member-Financed Activities” will be sent separately."
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Re: Online Donations to Other Subcategory account
Unfortunately, a number of us have noticed we can't read anything from the Presiding Bishopric in the Official Communication Library. Probably a good time for all those affected to bug support.
Oh, this should be interesting. Too bad I can't read it.larry19810 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:20 pmdiscussing changes in the Donation categories including the discontinuation of the "Authorized Member-Financed Activities" category.
That's never been possible - at least in the US. So, no change there.larry19810 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:20 pmattempting to make an online donation today, that category option is not available.
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Re: Online Donations to Other Subcategory account
I see it in OCL under Noticesrussellhltn wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:53 pmUnfortunately, a number of us have noticed we can't read anything from the Presiding Bishopric in the Official Communication Library. Probably a good time for all those affected to bug support.
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I don't see it there either. Cycling though all the categories, the most recent I see is June 3.
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Never has been - at least in the US. So, no change there.larry19810 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:20 pmattempting to make an online donation today, that category option is not available.
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OK Thanks. I hadn't noticed.
It has been two or more years since I had to collect camp payments. We did it the old fashioned way back then. That seems to still be available until the actual deletion of the category.
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Re: Online Donations to Other Subcategory account
I see it under the 'All' and under the 'Notices' categories but not the other three options.russellhltn wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 9:19 pmI don't see it there either. Cycling though all the categories, the most recent I see is June 3.
"Donation Categories Simplification" June 10, 2022
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I don't see it. Nor do I see anything under Presiding Bishopric category - including things that directly impact my calling. A number of forum members with different callings noticed the same.larry19810 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 9:23 pm I see it under the 'All' and under the 'Notices' categories but not the other three options.
"Donation Categories Simplification" June 10, 2022
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Re: Online Donations to Other Subcategory account
For those who can't see it on the Church website, the purported text of the letter is at https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comment ... ategories/
Maybe someone who can see on the Church website can verify that the text on reddit is accurate.
Maybe someone who can see on the Church website can verify that the text on reddit is accurate.