4: Wrap Up

Debriefs are extremely important around here. It's how we discover ways to improve and correct mistakes. Please be real with us and tell us how it really went for you and your nonprofit. 

REQUIRED ACTIONS:

• ✅ Complete a debrief with G!G HQ / 

• ⏰ Deadline: January 22

• ✅ Complete an internal debrief within your organization

At the end of the campaign, every transaction is reconciled by an outside accounting firm. We do this for 360 degree accountability between the nonprofits, donors, and ourselves. We take our responsibility as your authorized fiduciary agent very, very seriously.  

We want to make sure every penny goes exactly where it should. This is a massive and intense internal audit. The reconciliation period begins January 2 and usually takes two weeks. It's finished when everything is 100% accurate. 

REQUIRED ACTIONS:

• None. This is a G!G-HQ-and-accountants only activity.

• If there are any adjustments that impact your nonprofit during the reconciliation period, you will be notified. This is rare.

Your donations will be distributed after reconciliation is complete. Our goal is to have the checks signed and ready for distribution at the celebration reception following the campaign. Payments not collected at the party will be immediately mailed.

• G!G 2025 Payday: TBD!

⚠️ Every payment will be accompanied with a breakdown of source (regular, direct-to-nonprofit, direct-to-G!G) and administrative fees. Don't lose this report, your bookkeeper will want it for their records.  

Reminder: A 4.25% administrative fee is only assessed on regular donations processed through giveguide.org. It helps defray some of these costs: interchange, processing, fraud deterrence, merchant fees, and reconciliation. G!G pays for everything beyond the 4.25% threshold (it's substantial). Donors now have the option to cover this fee!