Trip Costs, Fundraising and donations
Immersion trips are a ministry designed to help participants deepen their journey of missionary discipleship. For most trips, Maryknoll calculates the total cost and divides it by the expected number of participants. We then ask each participant to pay at least that amount. You will be asked to make a non-refundable deposit and the full full payment by the deadline. See the Travel Risk Agreement for the trip for more details. Contributions above the required amount to cover costs are considered donations to help others participate in trips. Consult with your legal and financial advisors for guidance about whether such donations are tax deductible.
Make a deposit or payment for an immersion trip using PayPal or Credit Card.
If you find that you are unable to afford your share of the costs, we encourage you to fundraise. Reach out to family, friends, parish members, or school contacts to help cover your expenses. Contributions made on your behalf to total trip costs are considered donations, and depending on the donor’s tax situation, may be tax-deductible. However, donors should consult with their own legal and financial advisors for guidance.
If fundraising does not cover the full amount and you are unable to pay the requested contribution, Maryknoll may be able to subsidize a portion of your costs depending on your situation. To request assistance, please complete this form to apply for financial support.
Easy Steps to Fund raise for the mission Trip
1. NETWORK
Create a list of you people in your network. These are people who know you and who you think would be likely to support you in this effort. This includes family members, friends, people from your communities, mentors, your parish community, etc.
2. OUTREACH
Email. Write appeal letter. Use Facebook to create a fundraising campaign. Organize fundraising activities like bake sales, car wash, baby sitting, etc.
3. FOLLOW-UP
Follow-up is important. Call everyone who you personally contacted.
4. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Check on the status of your fundraising goal. This will give you an idea of how much outreach you have left to do.
5. THANK YOU
Be sure to send thank you notes to those who donated as soon as possible.
6. SHARE
Don't forget to share your experience with those who made donations for this immersion trip. If they invested in you, they will want to hear about your experiences.
Ask Family and Friends to support your Mission Trip
You are expected support the cost of the mission trip by paying to Maryknoll the in-country costs for the trip.
Ask your family, friends, co-workers and parishioners to help you cover the costs.
Share with them why mission immersion trips help build up global solidarity
Invite them to donate to the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers in your honor to help sponsor the trip.
If they want make a gift in your honor, they can make their donation by credit card or PayPal at link below or send a check, payable to the "Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers", with your name in the memo and country where the trip is going and send it to: Maryknoll Fathers, 23000 Cristo Rey Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024 . ATTN: Joy San Andres