> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.givewise.ca/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.givewise.ca/for-charities/givegenius-introduction/donation-processing.md). # Donation Processing ### What types of donation processing are available through the platform? GiveGenius supports a wide variety of payment options to meet your donors’ needs, including: * Credit card * E-transfer * Direct bank transfer (Pre-Authorized Deposits) * Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) transfers * Cheque * Securities * Complex assets (e.g., flow-through shares, private company shares) * Cryptocurrency * Insurance gifts * Estate gifts By offering these options through your **GiveGenius URL**, you make it easier for donors to give in the way that best suits them — and you open the door to larger, more strategic gifts. *** ### What is the processing time for donations through GiveGenius? Donations made through GiveGenius are processed quickly and securely. **Disbursements are sent out weekly** to your designated charity bank account. *** ### What is the process for donors to donate complex assets, securities, or planned gifts? For **publicly traded securities**: * Donors complete an online fillable form available through GiveWise * The form can be shared with their financial advisor or brokerage to initiate the transfer * GiveWise facilitates the liquidation of the assets and passes the cash proceeds to your charity For **complex assets, insurance gifts, and estate gifts** (including flow-through shares and private company shares): * Donors or advisors should contact us directly at for personalized support *** #### Want to Help Donors Give More Strategically? Use our [**Tax Calculator**](https://taxcalc.givewise.ca/) to help donors estimate the tax impact when donating securities. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://guide.givewise.ca/for-charities/givegenius-introduction/donation-processing.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.