Apple Pay or Android Pay
Supporters can now donate online Apple Pay and Android Pay using the "Donate" button on your fundraiser and team pages.
How do I get started?
Getting started is easy!
You’ll be ready to start fundraising in just a few minutes!
What web browsers are supported?
This website works best with an updated browser such as Google Chrome.
What if contacts are not getting my fundraising emails?
Please register with a personal e-mail address to improve delivery of notifications. You can update your account e-mail address in your profile.
The fundraising system sends messages on behalf of your registered e-mail address, and using a company address may result in delivery problems to other users in the company.
How can I change my account email address?
You must be logged in to modify the e-mail address in your account profile:
Hover over your name in the top right side of the navigation bar and click "Edit Profile"
Edit your profile and click "Save."
How do I add team members?
Team members must each register themselves and can then join your team. Because personal contact information and passwords are selected when registering, each participant must be the one to enter this information.
If you are a Team Captain, you may invite team members from “Manage Page” under “Manage My Team”.
Can I make a donation to a team?
Yes, you can make a donation to an individual on a team or you can make a general team donation.
Where should I mail paper donations checks?
All donations should be mailed to:
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
ATTN: Riley County FKS
PO Box 1521
Wichita, KS 67201
Who should I make a check out to?
Please make all checks payable to: Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters. Please make sure that in the memo it says Riley County FKS and who the donations should be credited to.
How do I find a participant’s personal fundraising webpage?
Simply use the "Search" bar at the top of the page and type their first or last name. Your options will display as you type. Select the intended participant to view their page.
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to a participant's fundraising account?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If an online donation does not post within 5 minutes, please email email@kansasbigs.org.
What happens if I check the checkbox to “cover processing fees”?
If you check this checkbox, you will be charged the amount indicated next to the checkbox. This amount will also be visible to the non-profit. However, on the fundraising page, your intended - initial donation amount will be displayed.
Are donations tax-deductible?
All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Do all donors who mail their donations receive a recipet?
Any donor who mailed their donation and provided an address will receive a receipt via mail once the donation has been processed. If you made your donation in installments, you will receive a receipt each time a monthly payment is processed.
Do all donors who contribute online receive a receipt?
Yes, anyone who donates online, regardless of the amount, will receive a receipt via email.
What is Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters tax ID number?
A Tax ID number identifies Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Organization. The Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Tax ID number is 23-7056717
What can I do if a check is written out to me personally?
If a donation check has been written out to you personally, you may endorse the back of the check and mail it in with a completed donation form to Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Should online donations go to “general donations” or directly to me individually?
Please ask all individual donors to donate to you directly via the fundraiser search or through the "Donate" button on your personal fundraising page. General donations can be used for occasions when a team has a group activity fundraiser such as a team bake sale or team service project.
Can I mail in a cash donation?
It is not a good idea to send a cash donation in the mail. You may drop off the cash at a Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Riley County office at 519 Pierre Street along with your information or you can deposit the cash into your checking account and send a personal check from your account.
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to my page?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If your donation does not post within 5 minutes, please contact us.
Can I enter a check online?
Log in with your email and password and click "Manage Page." Next, click "Fundraise" on the left side menu. There is a section to enter checks and cash. The status of the check will be pending until the check is received by Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters.
A donor is requesting a tax ID number, what is that and how do I get it?
A Tax ID number identifies Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Many donors will request this number to validate their donation as tax-deductible. The Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Tax ID number is 23-7056717.
Not all of my donors are showing up on my timeline. Why?
As your donors make a contribution, they have the option of whether or not they want to appear on the website.
Where can I find a list of people who have donated to me?
Log in with your email and password and click "Manage Page." Next, click "Fundraise" on the left side menu. You will then find a list of all of your donors as well as a list of all donors to your team under "Thank Your Donors."
How can I send a thank you email to my donors?
To easily send thank-you emails to donors, follow the steps in the previous question.
Why am I receiving emails telling me that I’ve received a donation?
You are receiving these emails because we would like to keep you updated on your fundraising efforts. If you wish to edit your notifications, log in with your email and password and click "Manage Page." Next, click "Manage Your Team." There is a section to edit your notifications.