Yes. PAVE is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipts as your official record. Receipts will be emailed to you upon successful completion of your donation.

After choosing an amount to give each month, your preferred method of payment (credit/debit card or ACH) will be automatically charged on the date of your choosing.

A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email address you provide at checkout. Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes. You will be sent an individual receipt each month when your donation is processed. Tax statements will be sent annually in time for you to file early.

Yes! Your full credit card number is NEVER available to PAVE or any of our donation platforms. Your card information is encrypted using industry-standard SSL technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations.

To change your giving amount or credit card information, simply log in to your donor account. If you became a champion through the website, prior to March 2025, please log into your Kindful donor profile. This was created for you automatically the first time you donated through the Kindful platform. Once you’ve logged in, you will be able to edit your recurring donation amount, as well as your credit card billing information. Once this is completed, the changes will take effect on the next scheduled billing date of your transaction. If you became a champion when registering for an event, please log into your GiveSignUp account. All other champions, please log into your GiveButter account to edit your account information. If you do not remember your login, click "Forgot Password" and enter the email address where you receive your donation receipts. If you are still having trouble, please contact Nikki Naar, nikki@paveglobal.org, for assistance.

If you became a champion through the website, prior to March 2025, please log into your Kindful donor profile. This was created for you automatically the first time you donated through the Kindful platform. Once you’ve logged in, you will be able to edit your recurring donation amount, update credit card billing information, or cancel your donation. Once this is completed, the changes will take effect on the next scheduled billing date of your transaction. If you became a champion when registering for an event, please log into your GiveSignUp account. All other champions, please log into your GiveButter account to edit your account information. If you do not remember your login, click "Forgot Password" and enter the email address where you receive your donation receipts. If you are still having trouble, please contact Nikki Naar, nikki@paveglobal.org, for assistance.

Besides the euphoric feeling of knowing you're making a difference, supporting PAVE through Champions of Design is affordable and sustainable. By giving monthly, you invest what makes sense for you and make an incredible impact over the course of your support. Plus, monthly gifts enable us support even more students, and ensure the future viability of the design industry by inspiring young leaders to pursue careers in the field. In return, you’ll receive great benefits including insider access to PAVE’s latest work, events, announcements, and more!

Your monthly gift directly funds PAVE Student Aid Program. The PAVE Student Aid Program supports students experiencing financial difficulties who are currently studying interior design, architecture, visual merchandising, industrial design, UX/UI Design, and other similar programs that prepare them for careers in the design and creation of consumer environments.

Yes, of course! The donation form should give you the opportunity to type in your desired gift amount. Please only donate what you feel comfortable with, donations can be cancelled at any time. Please note that the minimum donation allowed by Kindful for automated monthly donations is $10.

Please contact Nikki Naar, she is your dedicated PAVE liason for anything and everything related to Champions of Design. You can call or text her at (954) 551-9144 or email her at nikki@paveglobal.org.