Gifting to Charities
Donors can make gifts to any registered Canadian charity or qualified donee with a recommended minimum of $20. Gifts can be set up on a one-time or recurring basis.
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Donors can make gifts to any registered Canadian charity or qualified donee with a recommended minimum of $20. Gifts can be set up on a one-time or recurring basis.
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Navigate to the Give page in the top menu.
Use the search bar to find a charity by its legal/registered official name.
If a charity cannot be found, try searching by its CRA Charity Registration Number. Email support@givewise.ca for assistance if you cannot find a charity.
To favourite a charity:
Click the heart icon next to the charity's name.
Select a charity from the search results by clicking on it.
Enter the gift amount under the Gift Details section.
Choose one of the following options:
One-time Gift: Submit the gift immediately.
Recurring Gift: Enable this option and select how often you want the gift to repeat.
Scheduled Gift: Set a future date (up to 31 days in advance).
In the Purpose of Gift Designation section, select the specific program or purpose for the donation.
(Optional) Check the box to remain anonymous if desired.
Use the Purpose of Gift Designation section to indicate that the gift is in honour of a specific person.
Follow any additional prompts for this designation.
Review all gift details, including:
Recurring, one-time, or scheduled options.
Whether you wish to cover GiveWise’s transaction fees (toggle this option on or off).
Check the Self-Attestation box to certify that:
Your gift "is for a permitted purpose and will not result in a more than incidental benefit to me or persons related to me."
Click Give Now to complete your gift.
The funds will be deducted from your Giving Wallet.
To track your giving activity, click My Giving Fund in the top menu.
Click here for more info on managing your Giving Fund.
Ensure that your gift complies with our policies. Review our Gifting Policy Documents here.
