FAQ VCM CHARITY 2018
How does the Vienna City Marathon Charity work?
VCM Charity tries to enable every competitor to become involved for a good cause. It only takes a few clicks to create an individual page for an organisation on the VCM Charity Site that represents a concern of great importance to you. Collect donations for this organisation together with your family and friends via your own page and support this essential cause. As a thank you, from 300€ onwards (500€ if you participate as a relay team of 4), you will receive a running-kit with terrific contents: a running shirt, professional running training and many more. Every organisation has its own special way to say “Thank you”.
Do I have to donate the 300€ myself?
No, that is just the designated target for your donation page. Motivate your friends and family to support you with your proposition! Feel free to come up with an exceptional or funny idea. The charity associates have plenty of tips to turn your donation plan into a success!
What is the procedure of the donation page’s creation?
After the page goes online, an assistant of the chosen organisation will contact you and help you with tips for a successful donation campaign.
What happens when I exceed the 300€ mark?
As soon as you reach the minimum of donations, please contact your organisation to receive your running kit. The organisation will keep up the contact, it is up to you to upgrade your own target.
Should I buy my marathon ticket anyhow?
The participation in the ‘Run for Charity’ does not include an automatic ticket for the Vienna City Marathon. So you should buy your ticket independently from your efforts.
Is my data safe?
Of course. With the use of the SSL-protocol your data is transferred within the Altruja-Software to the credit- and bankinstitutes. Our partner Altruja is verified with the PCI certificate.
Are the participating organisations verified?
Every organisation participating in the Vienna City Marathon’s charity campaign was examined thoroughly by our partner Altruja. All donations are tax-deductable.
Who is Altruja?
Altruja is Vienna City Marathon’s official partner for the charity campaign. Altruja is an expert for Social Fundraising due to their longstanding knowledge of interactive donation campaigns and ensures the secure and frictionless process of your donation initiatives. You can find more information about our partner on www.altruja.de.
I would like to donate directly to an organisation. How does that work?
This is easy. Just click on the button ‘Donate now’ and insert your donation online. Thereby you don’t support the donation page of a specific runner but the organisation of your choice.
Do I receive a receipt for my donation?
If you wish you will get a receipt from your chosen organisation. Just confirm that you want to receive a receipt and enter your postal address. Your receipt will be posted concerning to the terms of the organisation.
