An introduction to CanadaHelps and its benefits to Canadian registered charities.
Topics we'll cover:
- How can my charity use CanadaHelps to raise funds online?
- What are the features of CanadaHelps?
- How does my charity sign up?
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5. MISSION
CanadaHelps engages Canadians in the charitable sector, providing accessible
and affordable online technology to both donors and charities to promote – and
ultimately increase – charitable giving in Canada.
VISION
CanadaHelps strives to build a caring and involved Canadian society that is
committed to giving and participating effectively in the charitable sector, using
technology to create an efficient connection between charities, donors, and the
corporate community.
8. WHAT IS CANADAHELPS?
14,500
CHARITIES
AND
GROWING
OVER $390
MILLION IN
DONATIONS
PROCESSED
AFFORDABLE
AND SECURE
OVER 2.15
MILLION
DONATIONS
PROCESSED
GIVING
MADE
SIMPLE
TRUSTED
OVER 13
YEARS
WELCOME TO GIVING MADE SIMPLE!
22. SAFE AND
SECURE
INSTANT ETAX
RECEIPTS
INSTANT 24/7
ACCESS TO
FULL DONOR
RECORDS
RESPONSIVE,
BILINGUAL
CUSTOMER
SERVICE TO YOU
AND YOUR
DONORS
WEEKLY EFT OF
DONATIONS
DIRECTLY INTO
YOUR BANK
ACCOUNT
EASY-TOUSE
24. AFFORDABLE ONLINE FUNDRAISING
CANADAHELPS
OTHER ONLINE
FUNDRAISING SOLUTIONS
One-time donation
processing fee of 3.9%
Donation Processing Fees of
4%+
No monthly or set-up fees
Ongoing (yearly or monthly)
fees and set-up fees
No additional credit card
fees
Additional credit card fees
25. SPECIAL CAMPAIGNS & FUNDRAISING
PARTNERSHIPS
GivingTuesday, a movement initiated in Canada by
CanadaHelps and GIV3, marks the opening day of
the giving season and encourages individuals and
organizations to join together and find innovative
ways to give back to the charities and causes they
support throughout the holiday season.
www.givingtuesday.ca
30. UPCOMING WEBINARS
Strategies for Renewing First Time Donor Support
by guest speaker Cynthia Armour
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Time: 2:00-3:00PM Eastern time
Key Steps for Building a Major Gifts Program
by guest speaker Sue Egles
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Time: 2:00-3:00PM Eastern Time
www.mycharityconnects.org/webinars
Process Online Donations with Custom Donate NowCanadaHelps provides charities with a customizable donation page on CanadaHelps.org to process online donations. Your organization has control over the look of the page, and the features of your donation form.
How it Works [image = example]- Donors click on the Donate Now button on your website, visit a custom donate now form on CanadaHelps and are directed back to your website following the donation
Examples of organizations using Custom Donate Now pages [slides]
Designated Donations in Honour or in Memory of someoneFree eCards sent through CanadaHelpsNew designs to come
CH portal- Donors can find your charity through our extensive charity search function
BENEFITS OF USING CANADAHELPSSecurityInstant e-tax receiptsInstant 24/7 access to full donor recordsResponsive, bilingual customer service to you and your donorsWeekly EFT of donations directly into your bank account
AFFORDABLE ONLINE FUNDRAISINGNo setup, account or monthly fees3.9% transaction chargeCovers all credit card, banking, and processing feesAs a charity, CanadaHelps operates on a cost-recovery basis. On each donation processed through CanadaHelps, a 3.9% transaction fee is assessed. This amount is deducted before the donation is sent to the charity. Of the 3.9% transaction fee, credit card and banking fees absorb 2.2% and only 1.7% helps CanadaHelps cover all of the following costs: secure online donation processing, security standards compliance, automatic e-receipting, technical support to donors and charities, CanadaHelps staff, as well as other services.Our main goal is to provide Canadian charities with cost-effective online fundraising solutions. This is why CanadaHelps has always and will continue to operate on a cost-recovery basis. Our transaction costs represent the recovery of the true expenses associated with operating our online donation system.
Understanding the fees compared to other services
Campaigns and Fundraising PartnershipsVISA, Capital OneGivingTuesdayGivingTuesday, a movement initiated in Canada by CanadaHelps and GIV3, marks the opening day of the giving season and encourages individuals and organizations to join together and find innovative ways to give back to the charities and causes they support throughout the holiday season. Momentum is rapidly building with 15 organizations having enthusiastically pledged their support by becoming Giving Tuesday Founding Partners and inviting all Canadians to participate. Charities, business, media and even individuals are encouraged to join in making a pledge to participate to make Canada’s first annual GivingTuesday a resounding success. Canadians can learn how to get involved at GivingTuesday.ca