What are the advantages to this method of giving?

    A: When you join our convenient Buffalo Guardians monthly giving program, you immediately maximize your support of our ongoing efforts to protect buffalo.

    Convenient for you:

    • Secure and easy to set up.
    • Saves postage costs.
    • No time spent writing and mailing checks.

    Increased value for us:

    • Speeds up the arrival of your gift, so funds can be put to immediate use.
    • Reduces our already low administrative costs, maximizing the impact of your donation.
    • Allows us to more accurately budget for and plan our programs and services.

    How do I initiate my first monthly gift?

      A: It’s easy! Just fill out the simple form on our Buffalo Guardians donation page
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      What is BFC ’s preferred method of gifting?

        A: Please know that we are grateful for your support regardless of the method used!  But since you asked: using your checking account through your bank is strongly preferred.  Donations made in this manner allow buffalo to benefit from your full gift rather than losing a percentage to credit/debit card processing fees. You can use either type of bank account: checking or savings.

        When will my first CHECKING donation be processed?

          A: After you complete the enrollment form on our website, your first monthly gift will be electronically transferred from your account to ours on the next occurrence of the date you selected. For example: if on June 25th, you enroll to have your gift processed on the 5th of each month, you will not be charged at that time, but rather your first monthly gift will be processed on July 5th. When you submit your donation, you will be taken to our Confirmation Screen (which can be printed for your records); it will also display the date of your first donation. Subsequently, you will be charged on the 5th or 20th of each month, whichever date you have chosen. If your payment date is on a weekend or holiday, it will be processed on the following regular business day. This will continue in definitely unless you inform us that you wish for these valuable donations to stop.

          How will I know that my monthly gift has been processed?

            A: A record of each gift will be clearly reflected on your regular bank or credit card statement. You will also receive by email a receipt each time your gift is processed.

            Will I receive a tax-deductible receipt?

              A: Yes, in January of each year we will send you a tax-deductible receipt for the prior year.  This receipt will record all of your monthly donations to Buffalo Field Campaign (BFC) (via the Buffalo Guardians program) for the calendar year. If you need a statement of your giving prior to the annual mail date, please just contact us—we are happy to fulfill your request.

              How do I switch from using my credit card to using my checking account?

                A: We are glad that you want to use your checking account, as this is the preferred method of giving! You can conveniently inform us of this change by visiting the Buffalo Guardians donation page on our website. At the top of the donation form, select the Update option, complete the form below in its entirety, and include a brief instruction in the Comments box such as changing from credit card to checking account. Upon receipt, we will initiate the use of your new checking account and cease use of your credit card.

                You can also do this by mail. Simply download and print the Buffalo Guardians program form (PDF), mark the box indicating that you are changing your method of payment (and how), and mail it to us along with a voided blank check from your checking account. Upon receipt, we will make your changes as requested.

                How do I switch from using my checking account to us ing my credit card?

                  We sincerely hope that you will reconsider this change and continue to use your checking account, because this is the preferred donation method for our monthly giving program! However, if you would like to switch to your credit card, we thank you for your support and encourage you to please visit the Buffalo Guardians donation page on our website.  Once there, simply complete the form below in its entirety, and include a brief instruction in the Comments box such as switching from checking to credit card. Upon receipt, we will initiate the use of your new credit card information and terminate the use of your bank account.

                  How can I make changes to my Sacred Buffalo Circle monthly giving pledge?

                    A: It's easy to make changes or stop your contributions at any time by doing one of these things: For checking and saving account plans, you can make the change on our Buffalo Guardians Checking Enrollment page. For credit card plans, please contact us to indicate your increase/decrease or desire to stop your plan.

                    Please contact us via:

                    Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

                    Phone: (406) 646-0070

                    Postal Mail: 
                    Buffalo Field Campaign
                    PO Box 957
                    West Yellowstone, MT 59758

                    Note: As long as the change/update is submitted fourteen (14) business days prior to your regularly scheduled processing date, the change will occur with your next donation.

                    Can I set up a monthly auto-pay at my bank?

                      A: We are grateful for your support in any form.  However, we hope you will consider using our online checking account enrollment to save both administrative time and processing costs. If you still wish to give via your own automated auto-pay system, we will, of course, welcome your generous commitment and thank you for being a dedicated Buffalo Guardian! Please email us to inform us of your giving plan.

                      How can I stop my automatic gifts through my bank account or credit card?

                        A: It's easy to make changes or stop your contributions at any time by doing one of these things:

                        Please contact us via:

                        Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

                        Phone: (406) 646-0070

                        Postal Mail:

                        Buffalo Field Campaign
                        PO Box 957
                        West Yellowstone, MT 59758

                        Note: As long as the termination order is submitted fourteen (14) business days prior to the processing date, the change will be effective immediately. If there are not fourteen (14) days before your next scheduled donation, please call us at the number above to ensure that another payment is not inadvertently processed.

                        How do I contact the Sacred Buffalo Circle Program?

                          A. You can contact us via:

                          Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

                          Phone:  (406) 646-0070

                          Postal Mail:

                          Buffalo Field Campaign
                          PO Box 957
                          West Yellowstone, MT 59758