FAQs

How will my donation be used?

100% of your donation will go to support your chosen project. Specific information can be found on each campaign page and we will also keep you updated as the project progresses so you can see how your donation has helped.

What campaigns can I donate to and what will my donation be supporting?

You can check out our various campaign pages for more information on each project. Whichever you decide to support, your donation will have a significant impact. You can choose to direct your donation to any of our key school projects:

  1. Campus Veritati: To develop and grow the School, through new state-of-the-art facilities that will allow us to pursue our ambition of growth and impact. A new building for CATÓLICA-LISBON will rise, integrated in the new Campus Veritati, which will double the physical capacity of the School and guarantee its growth and its various activities.

  2. Knowledge & Innovation Fund: To reinvent the future and open horizons, we will be able to deepen strategic areas of knowledge, launching new Knowledge Centers and attracting and retaining exceptional talent for the development of cutting-edge research. We will be able to use the best tools to stimulate innovative pedagogical approaches, supporting research and education and empowering the entrepreneurial spirit of our Faculty.

  3. Scholarship Fund: For the leaders of tomorrow that we want to grow and develop, supporting true talent and eliminating financial constraints. We will be able to attract and support extraordinary student talent, thus fostering brilliant careers with positive social impact.

What are the different donation options?

While you are completing the online donation form, you will see the options:

  • A regular monthly gift with or without time limit

  • One-off gift

  • An annual gift divided in 2, 3, 5 or 10 years
    - In your name
    - In honor of somebody else that you choose
    - In your company’s name

If you are interested in making a legacy donation (a gift in your will, through your life insurance or real estate), or would like to offer your support via any other way, we are happy to facilitate your donation however it best suits you. Please contact us at development.team.clsbe@ucp.pt

How do I make a donation?

Click any of the give now buttons to make your donation - these can be found at the top in the menu bar and on the campaign pages:

  • Top in the menu bar: Press the "GIVE" button at the top of the page, select the campaign(s) you want to support, choose the amount and go through the step by step process. 

  • Campaign pages: Select the specific campaign at the bottom of the main page, this will take you to the chosen campaign page where you can read all about it, how it helps the School, share to social media, and donate.

Are there other ways to make a donation?

Yes. Should you contact us at development.team.clsbe@ucp.pt and
we will be happy to facilitate your donation however it best suits you.

I'm currently making a recurring donation to CATÓLICA-LISBON; how do I increase this?

You can either make an additional single donation via the giving form on this site, or if you are giving by Direct Debit you can contact us via development.team.clsbe@ucp.pt to let us know your intentions and we can change your donation on your behalf. Either way, we are very grateful for your continued support!

Will my donation be recognized? 

Sure! All donations will be acknowledged and, depending on the amount
of your donation, you will have different recognition options to choose from. We will contact you for that.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. All donations are tax-deductible, both for collective legal persons and individuals. When you make your donation, you will receive an email receipt that serves as documentation for tax purposes.

Can I give if I leave outside Portugal?

Yes, the giving form on this page should work for every donor regardless of where you are in the world. If you are in the US, Canada or UK, we have a special vehicle to facilitate that process. If you have any issues or want to know more, please get in touch: development.team.clsbe@ucp.pt.

Does my donation make a difference? Is there a minimum amount?

It absolutely does! Each donation that we receive, no matter the size, has an immediate and powerful impact. The minimum amount is €100,00.

Is my payment secure?

Yes. All payments are processed using a secure online giving form and any contact information collected is GDPR compliant and will only be used by Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics or Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

Details of individual donations processed through GIVEtoCATÓLICA-LISBON will only be visible by other donors if you allow it.

100% of the funds received will go directly to the campaign(s) you choose to support. There are no fees deducted for online processing, except for fees charged by your bank.

Can I support in any other way?

There are many ways to spread the word, show support and to encourage others to get involved:

  • If you are an Alumnus, you can become a Fundraising Ambassador and you can help us with the fundraising campaigns:
    - By mobilizing potential donors in your company, family and friends;
    - By hosting a fundraising event;
    - By participating as a speaker in a fundraising event or activity;
    - By sharing contacts and ideas!

Click here if you wish to become a Fundraising Ambassador.

Can't find an answer?

Please contact us at development.team.clsbe@ucp.pt. We will be happy to answer any and all queries.