CanadaHelps for Charities

06/03/2024

Volunteer Recognition highlights community members who make a difference! Nominate a volunteer for a Canada’s Volunteer Award!

Volunteer Awards

05/31/2024

Celebrate Canadians who make a difference! Nominate an individual, group, business, social enterprise or not-for-profit organization for a Canada’s Volunteer Award.

Volunteer Awards

05/30/2024

Canada’s Volunteer Awards recognizes the contributions that volunteers, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses across the country make in their communities.

Volunteer Awards

04/26/2024

Thank you to CharityVillage for sharing the findings of CanadaHelps' seventh edition of The Giving Report published last week. https://charityvillage.com/canadahelps-2024-giving-report-reveals-the-number-of-canadians-donating-to-charity-hits-lowest-point-in-recent-history

CanadaHelps released the seventh edition of The Giving Report, an annual look at the charitable sector and the state of giving. The Giving Report 2024: From Disconnection to Collective Action highlights significant declines in the number of Canadians donating to charities, while thousands of chariti...

04/15/2024

Mark your calendars! Join us on April 17th to launch the seventh edition of The Giving Report as it examines the charitable sector and the state of giving.

The one-hour free webinar will feature Julie Fiorini, General Manager, Donor Services and Brand Marketing at CanadaHelps and Jennifer Robins, Director, Business Development – NFP & Education Lead at Environics Analytics, who will highlight report insights and key takeaways to apply to your charity. You’ll also hear from charities on the frontlines to hear how their charities are adapting to trends affecting the sector.

Not able to attend live? No problem! All registrants will also receive the slides and recording following the webinar. https://forcharities.canadahelps.org/webinars/giving-report-2024

04/08/2024

Here’s a chance to win $1,500* to help your community! ❤️

We’ve teamed up with GivingTuesday Canada to help support projects to improve social connections and increase civic participation through the Community Grant Contest.

There are two ways to enter the contest! 👈
1️⃣ attendees can enter the draw at booth 631; or
2️⃣ Enter online at https://bit.ly/3TYtNua

The entry deadline is April 30, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. EST.

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*The GivingTuesday $1,500 Community Grant contest aims to support an initiative that foster social connectivity or increase civic participation with a community in Canada. The contest is open to charities, non-profits, resident-led groups, informal collectives, and individual community leaders. The Contest winner will be chosen by random draw, and will be expected to submit a brief proposal outlining their project details for approval after selection. The competition runs from April 8th, 2024 to April 30th, 2024. See full rules: https://bit.ly/3vJtD1s

04/08/2024

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xtebae

Please extend a warm welcome to the newest members of CanadaHelps’ Board of Directors.

Shawn Gandhi
Director of Engineering, Shopify
Shawn is a seasoned executive with experience in scaling industry disruptors through cycles of hypergrowth. Shawn led enterprise adoption for Amazon Web Services, helping the world’s largest organizations move to the cloud. Returning to Canada, Shawn founded AWS Canada Inc. and built out the Canadian business and data centers.

Kathryn Hume
Vice President of Digital Channels Technology, RBC
Kathryn is the Vice President of Digital Channels Technology at the Royal Bank of Canada. She has led multiple technology teams at RBC, including the personal investments development team and the Borealis AI machine learning team. Before joining RBC, Kathryn held leadership positions at Integrate(dot)ai and Fast Forward Labs, where she helped over 50 Fortune 500 organizations develop and implement AI programs.

Gert du Preez
Partner, Deloitte
Gert is a Partner in the Deloitte Digital practice, where he helps public sector organizations enable lasting business change through digital transformation. He has over 24 years of experience in the technology environment and brings insights on best practices gained, assisting global organizations with complex technology and digital initiatives.

02/23/2024

📖 Read now: https://bit.ly/49tkKYG

Thank you, Gabe Oatley! We’re thrilled to be featured in your incredible Future of Good article, celebrating our journey to $3 billion in donations processed through CanadaHelps, helping over 52,000 charities across Canada.

As more and more donors choose to give online, CanadaHelps has been at the forefront of providing Canadian charities with the tools and resources to navigate the digital landscape and expand their capacity for good.

Each donation processed through our platform represents a lifeline for these Canadian charities, enabling them to continue their vital work and make a tangible difference in the world.

In Gabe’s article, you’ll learn what’s driven CanadaHelps’ success to help facilitate online donations, the impact we’re making today and how we’re paving the way for a brighter tomorrow.

02/16/2024

🎊 Today, we had the honour of ringing the opening bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange (TMX Group), celebrating our journey to $3 billion in donations processed through CanadaHelps.

Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of this incredible journey of helping over 52,000 charities across Canada.

At the heart of our journey lies the profound impact of these charities. Behind every dollar raised, there's a story of hope restored, lives transformed, and communities uplifted. Whether it's providing essential services to the most vulnerable, advocating for social justice, or advancing scientific research, our partner charities embody the spirit of compassion and altruism that defines the Canadian charitable sector.

Together, we’re changing lives and shaping a brighter future in Canada.

02/16/2024

Celebrating $3 Billion in Donations
🔴 Stream: https://bit.ly/48yYRG9
📅 February 16, 2024
🕤 9:30 A.M. EST

Ring the opening bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange (TMX Group) with us on our live stream this morning!

Join CanadaHelps’ celebration live from the TSX as we commemorate surpassing $3 billion in donations processed through CanadaHelps.

As we celebrate this milestone, our attention remains focused on the incredible organizations that have been the recipients of the donations. Your tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to your causes have made this milestone a reality.

Thank you for your generosity, and here’s to the next $3 billion we raise together.