Yes. You can make a donation to a fundraiser on a team or you can make a general team donation.
Where should I mail donation checks?
All donations should be mailed to: Philadelphia Outward Bound School 3401 Reservoir Drive Philadelphia, PA 19121
Who should I make my check out to?
Please make all checks payable to: Philadelphia Outward Bound School. Please make sure to write "Building Adventure" in the memo line and the name of the fundraiser that the donation should be credited to.
How do I find a participant's personal fundraising webpage?
Click on the home page and begin typing the first or last name. Your options will display as you type.
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to a participant's fundraising account?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If an online donation does not post within 5 minutes, please contact us.
What happens if I check the checkbox to "cover processing fees"?
If you check this checkbox, you will be charged the amount indicated next to the checkbox. This amount will also be visible to the non-profit. However, on the fundraising page, your intended - initial donation amount will be displayed.
Are donations tax-deductible?
All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Do all donors who mail their donations receive a receipt?
Any donor who mailed their donation and provided an address will receive a receipt via mail once the donation has been processed. If you made your donation in installments, you will receive a receipt each time a monthly payment is processed.
Do all donors who contribute online receive a receipt?
Yes, anyone who donates online, regardless of the amount, will receive a receipt via email.
What is Philadelphia Outward Bound School's Tax ID number?
A Tax ID number identifies Philadelphia Outward Bound School as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Organization. The Philadelphia Outward Bound School Tax ID number is 46-2907677
How do I add a dedication when I make a donation?
When you make a donation online, you can designate what you want to appear as your recognition name on the participant's page. This may be your name, or it could be something such as "From the whole Wolf family" or "in memory of Aunt Cathy."
Fundraising FAQs
What can I do if a check is written out to me personally?
If a donation check has been written out to you personally, you may endorse the back of the check and mail it in with a completed donation form to Philadelphia Outward Bound School.
Can I mail in a cash donation?
It is not a good idea to send a cash donation in the mail. You may drop off the cash at Philadelphia Outward Bound School along with your information or you can deposit the cash into your checking account and send a personal check from your account.
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to my page?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If your donation does not post within 5 minutes, please contact Philadelphia Outward Bound School.
Can I enter a check online?
You can't enter a check online. What you can do is enter a check as a pledge. This can be done in the fundraising section of your headquarters page. The status of the check will be pending until the check is received by Philadelphia Outward Bound School.
A donor is requesting a Tax ID number; what is that and how can I get it?
A Tax ID number identifies Philadelphia Outward Bound School as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Many donors will request this number to validate their donation as tax-deductible. The Philadelphia Outward Bound School Tax ID number is 56-2472884
Not all of my donors are showing up in the Honor Roll. Why?
As your donors make a contribution, they have the option of whether or not they want to appear in the Honor Roll.
Where can I find a list of the people who have donated to me?
Log in with your email and password to visit your headquarters page. Select ‘My Fundraising Report on the left side. You will then find a list of all of your donors as well as a list of all donors to your team .
How can I send a thank you email to my donors?
To easily send thank-you emails to donors, follow these steps:
Log in to your fundraiser dashboard by clicking the "My HQ" link in the top right
Click "My Fundraising Report" in the left sidebar
Locate the donor/donation you'd like to thank, and click "Send Email" (If the donor didn't submit their email address, this option is unavailable.)
Type the message in the pop-up window, and click "Send Email"
Why am I receiving emails telling me that I've received a donation?
You are receiving these emails because we would like to keep you updated on your fundraising efforts. If you wish to stop receiving these updates, please login to your headquarters and edit your account preferences.
Website FAQs
What is my personal page URL?
A personal URL is a shortened link to your team or personal page that you can send to friends and family in emails. A personal URL will look like this https://pobs.rallybound.org/BA2023/ben.
Can a donor add a dedication message that appears in my fundraising honor roll?
When a donor makes a donation online, s/he can enter text to appear on the fundraising honor roll. This may be the donor's name, or it could be something like "From the whole Wolf family" or "In Memory of Aunt Cathy".
Event Day FAQs
When is Building Adventure 2023?
Date: Friday, October 20, 2023
Time: Your timeslot will be assigned to you and/or your team. The event will run from 8am-6pm.
What if it rains?
The event will be held rain or shine. In the case of heavy rain or high winds, rappelling may be temporarily suspended until the weather clears.
Where is Building Adventure?
Two Commerce Square 2001 Market st. Philadelphia, PA 19103
How long is the rappel?
The rappel distance is 315 ft and it takes about 10-20 minutes to get down based on the individuals speed in rappelling.
Is there an age requirement for rappelling at Building Adventure?
There is not an age requirement for Building Adventure, but there is a weight requirement.
Per Over the Edge's guidelines, participants must be between 100-300 pounds.
Please reach out to mokeke@pobs.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Are there any skills required to participate?
There are no skills required for folks to participate in Building Adventure. We encourage people of all skill levels to join us. Participants will receive some instructions from our skilled volunteers and staff prior to rappelling.
Do I need any equipment?
What should I wear on the day of Building Adventure?
There is no specialized equipment needed from participants. All equipment will be provided.
We ask that participants wear closed toed shoes and dress comfortably while rappelling. There are no other clothing requirements.
We encourage folks to wear costumes in celebration of Halloween. Be mindful that you will have to wear a helmet and harness while rappelling.