GiveWise Foundation Canada: Guide to GiveWise
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Share Funds with Others

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Last updated 2 months ago

How to Share Funds

To share funds with others:

  • Go to the "Share Funds" tab in the navigation bar.

  • Enter the recipient’s name, email address, and amount to initiate the sharing process.

  • Be sure to include a note to the recipient.

Who Can I Share Funds With?

  • You can share funds with anyone who has an email address.

  • Recipients who do not yet have a GiveWise Giving Fund will need to create one before they can accept the shared funds.

Where Can I Track My Shared Funds?

  • All shared funds will appear in your Giving Wallet Activity Table as soon as they are initiated.

What Can Recipients Do with Shared Funds?

Recipients can:

  • Gift funds to any registered Canadian charity.

  • Share funds with others for the same purpose.

Can I Cancel Previously Shared Funds?

  • Yes, you can cancel any shared funds that have not yet been accepted.

  • To cancel, go to your Giving Wallet Activity Table and click the X in the transaction row (far right).

What Happens If My Shared Funds Are Not Accepted?

  • Shared funds that are not accepted by the recipient within 30 days will be returned to your Giving Wallet automatically.

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