FAQs

The Single Mother Advancement Project’s (THESMAP’s) enhances the lives of single mothers through advocacy initiatives. See our About and Who We Are pages for more information.

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The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) accepts payment by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), via automatic debit from your bank account, and by check.

Yes. If your company offers a matching donation program, contact your personnel office or matching donation coordinator, and ask how to submit a matching gift request. You must make a donation to The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) for your donation to be eligible for your company’s match.

Yes. You can honor someone’s memory with a thoughtful donation in support of ending marginalization against single mothers. To do so, contact The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627.

Yes, donations can be designated for specific projects. There are also very unique sponsorship opportunities for our upcoming initiatives, which enables supporters to have a direct impact in the creation and promotion of the initiatives message they care about. To do so, contact The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627.

The most accurate way to update or correct your contact information (mailing address, telephone number, email address, etc.) is to call us at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627).

The most accurate way to update your payment method’s information and change your monthly donation amount is to visit thesmap.org/GOLpayment or call us at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627).

Yes. You can donate from anywhere online. If you encounter any difficulty using a foreign credit card or bank account, you can call us at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627).

The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) recognizes there may be occasions where a donation was made in error, and we are happy to work with you to correct it. We will honor your request for a refund for donations or purchases in accordance with our refund policy. Please contact us at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627). All refunds are returned using the original method of payment.

Donations to The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) are not tax deductible as it is a Nonprofit organization organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the Federal Tax code.

Thank you for considering contributing to The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP); you can donate in several different ways: Contribute By Mail - Please make all checks payable to “The Single Mother Advancement Project” and address all correspondence to: P.O. Box 1965, Washington DC 20003. Contribute By Phone - Please call us directly at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627). The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) accepts all major credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Contribute Online - Visit the Donate page on our website to make a secure and safe contribution online. Volunteering - The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) has volunteering opportunities on different projects. For more information, please contact us at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627). You can also make a gift in honor or memory of someone special; give a membership to The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) to a friend or loved one.

Donors give to The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) out of the goodness and kindness of their hearts with the goal of making the United States, for single mothers, a better place to live, work, and raise families. To help ensure that our donors feel comfortable in their giving, The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) does not disclose a donor’s identity without the donor’s consent. We will disclose information required by law. The Single Mother Advancement Project’s (THESMAP’s) donors can be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality.

Yes, you can donate to The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) automatically each month or quarter through an automatic charge to your credit card or through an automatic funds transfer from your checking account. These funds are deposited directly into The Single Mother Advancement Project’s (THESMAP’s) operating fund, instantly helping The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) further its mission.

Your generous donation is used to help The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) vigorously defend the rights of single mothers. From marginalization of single mothers, high childcare cost, employment iniquity, and housing inequality, and so much more; your donation supports research, litigation, lobbying, education, grants and scholarships.

The date and time you donate will be the date and time your credit card will be charged or a withdrawal from your bank account will occur.

You can change the amount of your monthly gift and change your payment method by calling us at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627) or by visiting www.thesmap.org/donate. The minimum gift from a monthly Guardian donor is $250 per month.

You can cancel a donation at any time by calling 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627). Please allow three (3) - five (5) business days for the cancellation to be processed.

Yes. You can honor someone’s memory with a thoughtful donation in support of ending marginalization against single mothers. To do so, contact The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627.

Yes, donations can be designated for specific projects. There are also very unique sponsorship opportunities for our upcoming initiatives, which enables supporters to have a direct impact in the creation and promotion of the initiatives message they care about. To do so, contact The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627.

Yes. You can donate from anywhere online. If you encounter any difficulty using a foreign credit card or bank account, you can call us at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627).

Yes. If your company offers a matching donation program, contact your personnel office or matching donation coordinator, and ask how to submit a matching donation request. You must make a donation to The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) for your donation to be eligible for your company’s match.

Donations to The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) are not tax deductible as it is a Nonprofit organization organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the Federal Tax code.

Volunteering is up to you. You can find volunteering opportunities that only take one hour per month to five days a week - or more. Some roles are for one-time events, some are short term, and others might need a six-month commitment or longer. You can volunteer at any time of the week, day, or night. While a lot of volunteering takes place during office hours, you can volunteer in the evenings and on the weekends too. Some organizations ask for a particular commitment from their volunteers while others take a more flexible approach. Certain roles like befriending require building trust, which is why a certain amount of commitment is required. Please think carefully about the amount of commitment you can give before choosing to volunteer.

The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) provides training to prepare you for the position you volunteer for. The amount of training you require will depend on that position’s duties and responsibilities.

As a volunteer you are not obligated to continue in or are limited to any position you have been trained for. The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) encourages all volunteers to train in multiple areas across the organization to increase your knowledge and skills, develop and grow professionally, and to increase your personal network.

Yes. Volunteering from home is a very popular way to The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) advance our initiatives.

There are no age limits laws for volunteering; however, The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) requires parental permission for anyone under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.

The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) does not cover the general expenses a volunteer may incur. However, on a case-by-case basis, we will reimburse out of the ordinary expenses. The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) will pay all expenses associated with official business activities (out of city/state travel, meals, lodging, etc.). Clothing expenses are also paid when special clothing is required.

Qualifications are not required to volunteer with The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP). However, some volunteering opportunities such as counselling and those requiring specific skills and experience, require qualification. If qualifications are needed it will be stated in the volunteer role description.

By volunteering you will gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and be able to secure the organization’s highest reference endorsement. The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) also present Certificates of Recognition, Appreciation plaques/trophies, and honorary dinners for their dedication to our organization’s initiatives.

If you have a criminal record, you can still volunteer but there are some limitations. The nature of your criminal record will determine your duties and responsibilities limits.

The Single Mother Advancement Project’s (THESMAP’s) Guardian Initiative is an generosity program that encourages donors to provide reliable monthly support, which enables The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) to respond immediately when new threats to the civil liberties of single mothers arise. As a Guardian, you help fuel the fight for single mothers’ rights for the long haul.

The need has never been greater for single mother supporters to join The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) Guardian Initiative. You can take a stand against the on-going and growing threat of marginalization against single mothers and become a Guardian by donating online or by calling us at 800-THESMAP (800-843-7627). The donors monthly minimum gift is $250 per month. For more information please visit our Guardian Initiative page: www.thesmap.org/guardian-initiative.

No. Your monthly pledge will automatically renew your membership; you will not have to worry about renewing if your pledge is active.