Workplace Giving vs Traditional Donating
Here’s how Workplace Giving (salary sacrificing) compares with traditional donating.
| Traditional Donating (cash or card) | Workplace Giving (pre-tax from salary) | |
| How it works | Donation comes from after-tax pay | Deducted before tax from salary |
| Example ($5 gift) | You give $5, then claim $1.63 back at tax time (32.5% marginal rate) | You pledge $5, but your take-home pay only drops by $3.37 |
| Real cost to you | $3.37 | $3.37 |
| What Stewart House receives | * Up to 30% may be spent in administration and marketing fees | Full $5 goes directly to Stewart House |
| Receipts | Keep and claim at EOFY | No receipts needed – appears on your income statement |
* Traditional fundraising methods can cost charities up to 30% in administration and marketing, but workplace giving delivers 100% of your gift directly to support children. Same real cost to you. More impact for Stewart House.