Sustaining Gifts

Become a Katie Sustainer

Become a Katie sustainer and be part of a committed group of supporters dedicated to educating women to lead and influence. Sustaining gifts build an ongoing foundation of support for students throughout the year. They ensure funds are available for scholarships, student emergency funds, and more to meet the ongoing needs of students. 

Sign Up Online

When you make a gift online, click "Make this a monthly gift." Securely enter credit card or bank withdrawal information. 

Make a sustaining gift

Payroll Deduction

Are you an employee at St. Catherine University? If so, you can support the University by authorizing bi-weekly sustaining gifts to the St. Catherine University Katie Fund directly from your paycheck.

Authorize payroll deduction

KatiesDirect

Choose KatiesDirect for an affordable, green way to make your gift to the University. You can make monthly payments or quarterly without ever writing a check by securely entering checking or savings account information.

KatiesDirect is an efficient electronic donation alternative to paper checks. With KatiesDirect, you authorize St. Catherine University to collect a preauthorized gift amount from your checking or savings account. These gifts are sent safely and securely to St. Catherine based on the schedule you select. This method of giving is easy and confidential.

Determine the amount and frequency of your gift and complete the KatiesDirect authorization form. Include a voided check or savings deposit slip, and mail the completed form to the Office of Development.

The minimum monthly gift is $5, and the minimum quarterly gift is $15. There is no maximum gift amount.

You may make monthly gifts on the 5th or 20th of each month and quarterly gifts on the 15th of March, June, September and December. If these dates fall on a weekend or banking holiday, the transfer will post to your account on the following business day.

A record of each gift will appear on your monthly checking or savings account statement. Also, by Jan. 31 of each year, you will receive a receipt for the total amount given during the previous calendar year.

No. You control the amount, frequency and recipient of your gift.

No, the University never has access to your account.

You can request a new KatiesDirect authorization form, update your information and return the form to the Office of Development. To cancel your KatiesDirect gift, just notify the Office of Development in writing. Please allow two weeks advance notice for the University to complete your request.

Please note that St. Catherine University's fiscal year ends on May 31.

For more information, contact the Office of Development at 651.690.8725.

KatiesDirect authorization form