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Workplace Giving

One of the most convenient and effective ways you can support Australian Marist Solidarity

Through Workplace Giving (also known as Payroll Donations or Deductions), employees can nominate an amount to donate each pay period through their company’s payroll deduction system.
For as little as the cost of a cup of coffee each pay, you help vulnerable young people in our region reach their brightest potential.  At the same time, you can reduce your tax. From Australian Marist Solidarity’s perspective, it reduces the administration costs associated with processing donations. It also provides a regular and reliable income stream.

HOW TO MAKE A PAYROLL DONATION

 

There are five easy steps for organising your payroll donation:

  1. Check with your employer and confirm they support Workplace Giving.
  2. Download the Workplace Giving Form and give the completed form to your payroll manager.
  3. Instruct your payroll manager to deduct your nominated donation amount from your pre-tax salary each pay period.
  4. Ensure your payroll manager has the correct bank account details for them to transfer your donation: Please contact our office on 07 3354 0600 for details if you would prefer to make a direct deposit.
  5. Request the payroll manager to forward the authorisation form to us.

 


HELP TO GET STARTED

 

If your workplace isn’t connected with Australian Marist Solidarity, email ams@marists.org.au and we are happy to help them set up Workplace Giving.

We also suggest you visit

ATO – Workplace Giving advice


 FAQ

What if my workplace does not have a Workplace Giving program?

Double check with your payroll manager or employer – it is something most employers will support or have already established.  Workplace Giving is optional and both the employee and the employer must agree to participate.

How can I build a successful Workplace Giving program?

We suggest the following steps for starting a Workplace Giving program:

  • Secure senior management support
  • Identify a committed group of workplace champions
  • Establish targets and develop an internal promotions plan
  • Monitor and evaluate its success
  • Communicate its success to all stakeholder

What is the benefit for my employer?

One of the main benefits of Workplace Giving is staff engagement. Organisations that actively support ‘giving back to the community’ are more likely to retain employees. This reduces the costs associated with turnover, recruitment, and training.  Workplace Giving also reinforces organisational values and helps embed a community culture.

Can my employer contribute?

Absolutely. Many organisations are now matching employee donations dollar for dollar as part of their staff engagement and corporate responsibility strategy. Some businesses extend their support beyond Workplace Giving. These businesses make significant donations towards specific equipment such as ventilators, training aids and safety wear.

How do these small amounts make a difference?

Australian Marist Solidarity relies on donations to assist vulnerable children in our region to access education. Of course, we value our big one-off donations too, but it can be difficult for us to project what we might receive from one-off donations throughout the year. This has an impact on what we can commit to with our partner projects. When we have a community of supporters who are giving regularly, even in small individual amounts, this helps us plan for our needs throughout the year and be in a position to make commitments to our projects with confidence and certainty. The truth is, we need a mix of income sources, but regular giving like Workplace Giving is a crucial piece of the puzzle.

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Australian Marist Solidarity (AMS) is the international agency for the aid and development work of the Marist Province of Australia throughout Asia and the Pacific Islands. AMS is part of Marist Solidarity and looks after its development projects. Australian Marist Solidarity is a full member and signatory of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID). For more information on our commitment to the Code click here. We are endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (ABN 46 373 535 209) and registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission.