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
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • 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 Donors: Getting Started with GiveWise

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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Searching and Favouriting Charities

  1. Navigate to the page in the top menu.

  2. Use the search bar to find a charity by its legal/registered official name.

    1. 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.

  3. To favourite a charity:

    • Click the heart icon next to the charity's name.


Setting Up a Gift

  1. Select a charity from the search results by clicking on it.

  2. Enter the gift amount under the Gift Details section.

  3. 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).


Designating a Gift to a Specific Program

  • 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.


Designating a Gift in Honour of a Person

  • 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.


Completing Your Gift

  1. 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).

  2. 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."

  3. Click Give Now to complete your gift.

  4. The funds will be deducted from your Giving Wallet.


Viewing Your Giving Fund

  • To track your giving activity, click My Giving Fund in the top menu.


Accepted Gifting Practices


for more info on managing your Giving Fund.

Ensure that your gift complies with our policies. Review our Gifting Policy Documents.

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