GiveWise Foundation Canada: Guide to GiveWise
  • Welcome to GiveWise!
  • Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) Explained
  • Understanding Your Giving Funds
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    • Legal & Disclosures
  • How We Sustain GiveWise
  • Gift Processing Powered by GiveWise
  • Our Fee Schedule
  • FAQ's
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    • Bylaws
    • Conflict of Interest Policy & Disclosure
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  • For Donors: Getting Started with GiveWise
    • Creating an Account
    • Understanding your Giving Fund
    • Making a Contribution
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        • THE BASICS: Credit Card, Cheque, e-Transfer
        • Bank Transfers
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          • Gift of Publicly Traded Securities: Letter of Direction
        • Cryptocurrency
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    • Gifting to Charities
    • Share Funds with Others
    • Accessing Your Tax Receipts
    • Investment Accounts
    • Succession Instructions
  • For Financial Professionals
    • For Accountants: Getting Started
      • Case Study- Philanthropic Tax Strategy for Business Sale
    • For Estate Planners: Getting Started
      • How GiveWise Simplifies Estate Planning
      • Bequest Instructions
      • Gift of a Life Insurance Policy to Charity
    • For Financial Advisors: Getting Started
      • Setting up your Account
      • Advisors Toolkit
      • How GiveWise Works with Brokers/Dealers
      • Earn a CE Credit
      • Financial Advisors: Helpful Information for Onboarding GiveWise Foundation as a Client
  • For Charities
    • Charities: Introduction
    • Charities: Getting Started
    • Setting Up A Charity Portal User
    • Navigating the Charity Portal
    • Receiving Gifts as a Charity
    • Sample Gift Details Letter
    • Partnership
    • What is GiveGenius?
      • How to Get Started
        • Welcome Aboard GiveGenius
      • Donation Processing
      • The Technical Details
      • Fees & Privacy
      • Difference Between GiveWise and GiveGenius
      • FAQ's
      • Resources: GiveGenius
        • Adding "GiveWise" to Your Donation Page
        • GiveGenius Quick Start Checklist
  • Charity Terms and Conditions
  • For Fundraisers: Getting Started with GenerosityWorks
    • GenerosityWorks: Generosity Funds for Personal & Business
      • How to Start a GenerosityWorks Fund
    • Donating to a GenerosityWorks Fund through GiveWise
    • Other Donation Methods
    • GenerosityWorks Generosity Funds for Non-Qualified Donees (NQDs)
      • Application Process
  • FAQ's
  • Giving Instructions For Your Supporters
  • Board of Directors
    • Introduction
    • Interested in GiveWise Board
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How do I set up a GenerosityWorks fund?

It's easy! Simply click the "Get Started" button, follow the prompts to create your personalized link or GiveButton, and start sharing your fund with your network.

Who can create a GenerosityWorks fund?

Individuals, groups, non-profits, and community organizations can all create funds, whether they have formal charitable status. Please note that the funds must go to a registered charity.

How do donors receive tax receipts?

Donors will have access to their tax receipt immediately after making a donation. They will need to download from the platform.

What types of causes can I raise money for?

You can raise funds for any cause that is charitable in nature, whether it's a registered charity or a grassroots initiative that benefits the community.

Contact Us, We’re here to help

Have questions about GenerosityWorks or need help getting started? Reach out to our team for support, and we’ll guide you through the process of setting up and promoting your fund. Please email us at or with our team.

support@givewise.ca
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