GiveWise Foundation Canada: Guide to GiveWise
  • Welcome to GiveWise!
  • Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) Explained
  • Understanding Your Giving Funds
  • About GiveWise
    • Legal & Disclosures
  • How We Sustain GiveWise
  • Gift Processing Powered by GiveWise
  • Our Fee Schedule
  • FAQ's
  • Policy and User Documents
    • Bylaws
    • Conflict of Interest Policy & Disclosure
    • Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Program Guidelines
    • Gift Acceptance and Valuation Policy
    • Internal Controls & Financial Accountability Policy
    • Investment Policy Statement
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    • Succession Instructions
  • For Donors: Getting Started with GiveWise
    • Creating an Account
    • Understanding your Giving Fund
    • Making a Contribution
      • Contribution Payment Methods
        • THE BASICS: Credit Card, Cheque, e-Transfer
        • Bank Transfers
        • Securities & Mutual Funds
          • Gift of Publicly Traded Securities: Letter of Direction
        • Cryptocurrency
        • Flow-Through Mining Shares
        • Estate Gifts
        • Life Insurance
        • Preferred Shares of a Private Corp.
    • 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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  1. For Charities
  2. What is GiveGenius?
  3. How to Get Started

Welcome Aboard GiveGenius

You’re here because you’ve recently joined GiveGenius—welcome! We’re here to help you get off to a great start.

Thank you for joining GiveWise’s GiveGenius Program! We’re thrilled to partner with you in elevating your fundraising efforts.

GiveGenius is an enhanced donation solution that brings all giving methods together on one simple, user-friendly platform. It provides your donors with more ways to give—and gives your team the visibility and flexibility to grow. By making giving easier and more accessible, you can focus more on what truly matters: your mission. Below is your quick start guide to getting set up and ready to receive donations.

Platform Set-Up (Back-End Configuration)

  1. Set Up Your Charity Profile Complete your contact info, upload your logo, write a brief description, and link your social channels.

  2. Invite Team Members Grant platform access to relevant team members and assign permissions as needed.

  3. Configure Direct Deposit Provide banking information for weekly disbursements.

  4. Set Up Gift Designations Create giving categories (e.g., “General Support,” “Scholarship Fund”). Pro tip: Always include a “General Support” option for flexibility.

  5. Explore Your Dashboard Track donation activity, export data, and explore reporting tools. If using a CRM, you can export data and upload to your system for seamless donor tracking.

Install Your GiveGenius Tools

  1. Access Your Donation Tools Under the GiveGenius tab in your dashboard, you’ll find:

  • Your Shareable URL: This link takes donors directly to your GiveGenius giving page. You can embed it in website buttons or use it in emails, texts, and social media. You can also generate a QR code from it for print or event use.

  • Your Official GiveButton: This is a customizable HTML embed code to add directly to your website. Work with your web admin to place it in visible, donor-friendly locations. If you already have donation buttons on your site, simply link them to your Shareable URL.

❓ Questions to Guide Your Integration

  • Do you already have a donate button on your website or will you be using our GiveButton?

  • Where will the GiveButton be placed—one location or multiple?

  • Will you use it alongside another donation tool (e.g., CanadaHelps)?

  • Do you have someone to support this website update?

  • How else might you use your Shareable URL — QR Code, social media, email campaigns, posters?

  • Do you require additional language to support your donors in Giving through GiveWise?

✅ Important Next Step: Submit Your GiveGenius Verification Form

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Once you've added the GiveButton or Shareable URL to your site, we ask that you complete the quick so a GiveWise team member can review your installation, ensure everything works smoothly, and provide feedback or support as needed.

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Our team is dedicated to ensuring your success with GiveGenius. Whether you need technical support, creative ideas, or guidance on optimizing your fundraising strategy, don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact us at

GiveGenius Verification Form
FAQs
Adding "GiveWise" to Your Donation Page
GiveGenius Quick Start Checklist
Guide to GiveWise
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