What does donating online offer me?

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It provides an easy, convenient way to donate to our mission, and reduces our fundraising costs. Plus, by donating with your credit card, you can use your credit card statement for taxes/receipts, earn credit card rewards, save time and reduce postage costs.

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How does online donation work?

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Simply fill out all the fields on our secure donation form, click “Submit” and your donation will be processed immediately. A summary of the donation will appear on the screen for you to print, plus you will be emailed an acknowledgement.

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Is my personal information safe?

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Yes, the service operates on a secure server and complies with Visa/MasterCard regulations for real-time credit card processing. Unless you’re participating in our Recurring Gifts program, your credit card information will not be kept on file. Your other personal information is entered into a security-protected donor management system that only authorized users may access.

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When will my credit card be charged?

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We use a real-time authorization service, so a charge will be seen on your account within 24 hours. If you selected recurring payment, your next payment will be processed as listed below:

Weekly - Billed the same day of the week, every week. If billing began on a Tuesday, each subsequent deducation will be charged every Tuesday.

Monthly - Billed the same date each month (ex: 10/25, 11/25, 12/25).

Quarterly - The next billing date is automatically scheduled for 90 days after the preceding bill date.

Annually- Billed the same date each year (ex: 10/25/2019, 10/25/2020).

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What credit cards do you accept?

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We accept all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Debit cards and ACH e-check bank transfers are also accepted

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What if my credit card is at the limit when the payment is charged?

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This service depends on you having enough available credit for the charge to be accepted. If your credit card does not have enough available credit, the donation could be denied by your credit card company and your donation may not be made.

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Will I receive a receipt?

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Yes. We will mail you an acknowledgement / thank-you for your records. You can also print the authorization information on the final screen after your donation. The donation will appear on your credit card statement.

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Can I make a recurring online donation?

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Yes, on our donations web page, you can schedule a monthly, weekly or yearly gift to NSLS. In fact, we encourage it!

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Can I change or cancel my automated donations at any time?

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Yes. We appreciate your generosity and are grateful forany support you provide. If for any reason you wish to stop or change the amount of your gift, simply contact us and we will honor your request immediately.Please direct questions to Cathy Lucidi by calling our office at 631-232-2400.

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How does automated giving work?

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Simply decide on an amount you would like to give weekly, monthly or quarterly or yearly, and then pre-authorize an automatic gift from your bank account or credit card. Your donation will be transferred automatically and will appear on your bank or credit card statement. It's easy and best of all ensures your donation is put to good work as efficiently as possible.

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What is AmazonSmile?

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AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile ( smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers.

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What purchases are eligible for donations?

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Every item available for purchase on www.amazon.com is also available on AmazonSmile at the same price. You will see eligible products marked " Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.

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Is there any cost to NSLS or to customers?

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No. There is no cost to charitable organizations or to AmazonSmile customers. The shopping experience is identical to Amazon.com with the added benefit that the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate to the charitable organization selected by the customer.

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How do I shop at AmazonSmile?

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Shop at AmazonSmile, simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

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Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?

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Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.

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How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?

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The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges.

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Can I receive a tax deduction for amounts donated from my purchases on AmazonSmile?

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Donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax deductible by you.

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How do I support Nassau Suffolk Law Services Committee Inc. when shopping on AmazonSmile?

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Use this link to select "Nassau Suffolk Law Services Committee Inc." as your organization of choice to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.

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I don't want to donate online. Where can I mail my donation?

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If you'd rather donate by mail you can also send a good, old-fashioned check to: Payable to: Nassau Suffolk Law Services Committee Inc. 1757 Veterans Hwy, Suite 50 Islandia, NY 11749

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