Guide to Giving

There are many ways to invest in the Light of Christ Catholic Schools. If your preferred method does not appear below, please contact us. Every gift is acknowledged with a tax receipt, mailed or emailed 3-5 business days after the gift is received.

Please prayerfully consider how you can make a new pledge, renew a previous pledge or set up a monthly recurring gift to Light of Christ Catholic Schools.

Online

To make a gift by credit card, please use our secure online giving site. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The maximum amount of a single credit card transaction is $10,000.

CLICK HERE: Donate to the Keep the Promise Campaign.
CLICK HERE: Donate to the Light of Christ Catholic Schools Annual Fund.

Mail

Mail your check or money order (payable to Light of Christ Catholic Schools) to:
Light of Christ Catholic Schools
1025 N 2nd Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
Please include our gift form with your check - CLICK HERE.

Donor Advised Funds

Giving from your donor advised fund is simple. You recommend a grant from your fund to the Light of Christ Catholic Schools by providing the following information to the sponsoring organization:
Legal Name: Light of Christ Catholic Schools of Excellence
Mailing address: 1025 N 2nd Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
If you have questions regarding donor advised funds, please contact us at 701-354-1226.

Stock

If you would like to make a gift of stock, please call us at 701-354-1226 concerning the specifics of your securities transfer including the name(s) of stock, stock symbol, number of shares, your name, and your gift designation. 

Mutual Funds

For gifts of mutual funds or other investments, please contact us at 701-354-1226 for further instructions. 
Please note that the transfer of shares in a mutual fund may require additional paperwork between the donor, mutual fund company, and Light of Christ Catholic Schools. As such, the donor should initiate these transfers with sufficient time to allow for the completion of the required steps.

Wire Transfer

To wire transfer funds to Light of Christ Catholic Schools, please notify us via email at donor relations or call us at 701-354-1226 for further instructions. Email: kbleth@lightofchristschools.org. 

Automatic Withdrawal

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) allows you to make your gift automatically from your checking or savings account by authorizing Light of Christ Catholic Schools to conduct the transfer. Simply complete the gift form to authorize regularly scheduled payments from your checking or savings account. EFT/ACH gifts to Light of Christ Catholic Schools are processed on or around the 10th of each month. CLICK HERE for the pledge form.

Payroll Deduction (Light of Christ Catholic Schools Employees)

Light of Christ Catholic Schools employees can choose to have their gifts automatically deducted from their paychecks. Please contact Kate Bleth in the Mission Advancement Office to set up a payroll deduction. Email: kbleth@lightofchristschools.org.

Personal Property

Light of Christ Catholic Schools may accept gifts-in-kind of personal property if the items are directly related to the mission of the school System.  For more information, please contact donor relations or 701-354-1226.

Tributes

Honor family, friends, classmates, or faculty by giving a gift in their name. You can leave a tribute with your online gift by clicking here.

Memorial Trees & Benches

Light of Christ Catholic Schools welcomes gifts of trees to our school campuses. Many people desire a living reminder of departed loved ones or coworkers who touched their lives. Contact the Mission Advancement Office for more details.

Please contact our Mission Advancement Officers for more details on any of these donation options.

Jon Herold
701-955-0115 (call or text)
jonherold@lightofchristschools.org

Toby Schweitzer
701-220-1507 (call or text)
tschweitzer@lightofchristschools.org