An introduction to CanadaHelps and its benefits to Canadian registered charities. Topics we'll cover: - Why did my charity get this cheque from CanadaHelps? - How can my charity use CanadaHelps to raise funds online? - What are the features of CanadaHelps? - How does my charity sign up?

1. What is CanadaHelps and
Why Should We Register?

2. TODAY’S PRESENTER
Kirstin Beardsley
Director, Marketing and Community Engagement
CanadaHelps

3. WEBINAR REMINDERS
• You can hear us, but we can’t
hear you
• Turn up your computer’s volume
• For the best webinar
experience, close all other
applications
• Have questions? Type questions
in the Questions Log
• Webinar slides will be shared

4. About CanadaHelps

5. MISSION
CanadaHelps engages Canadians in the charitable sector, providing accessible
and affordable online technology to both donors and charities to promote – and
ultimately increase – charitable giving in Canada.
VISION
CanadaHelps strives to build a caring and involved Canadian society that is
committed to giving and participating effectively in the charitable sector, using
technology to create an efficient connection between charities, donors, and the
corporate community.

6. CanadaHelps
TECH START-UP MEETS
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

8. 14,000
CHARITIES
AND
GROWING
OVER $345
MILLION IN
DONATIONS
PROCESSED
AFFORDABLE
AND SECURE
OVER 2.15
MILLION
DONATIONS
PROCESSED
GIVING
MADE
SIMPLE
TRUSTED
OVER 13
YEARS

9. CanadaHelps
Fundraising Solutions

10. PROCESS ONLINE DONATIONS WITH
CUSTOM DONATE NOW

15. MONTHLY GIVING

16. DESIGNATED DONATIONS
Donors can dedicate donations in honour
or in memory of someone

17. MOBILE FUNDRAISING

18. PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING
CAMPAIGNS WITH GIVINGPAGES

19. FUNDRAISE NOW BUTTONS
Encourage people to
fundraise for your
charity by adding this
button to your
website

20. MULTIPLE PAYMENT OPTIONS

21. SECURITIES

22. DONATIONS THROUGH CANADAHELPS.ORG

23. SAFE AND
SECURE
INSTANT ETAX
RECEIPTS
INSTANT 24/7
ACCESS TO
FULL DONOR
RECORDS
RESPONSIVE,
BILINGUAL
CUSTOMER
SERVICE TO YOU
AND YOUR
DONORS
WEEKLY EFT OF
DONATIONS
DIRECTLY INTO
YOUR BANK
ACCOUNT
EASY-TOUSE

24. AFFORDABLE ONLINE FUNDRAISING

25. AFFORDABLE ONLINE FUNDRAISING
CANADAHELPS
OTHER ONLINE
FUNDRAISING
SOLUTIONS
One-time donation
processing fee of 3.9%
Donation Processing Fees of
4%+
No monthly or set-up fees
Ongoing (yearly or monthly)
fees and set-up fees
No additional credit card
fees
Additional credit card fees

26. MYCHARITYCONNECTS
Educational and training opportunities
through MyCharityConnects
www.mycharityconnects.org

27. SPECIAL CAMPAIGNS & FUNDRAISING
PARTNERSHIPS
GivingTuesday, a movement initiated in Canada by
CanadaHelps and GIV3, marks the opening day of
the giving season and encourages individuals and
organizations to join together and find innovative
ways to give back to the charities and causes they
support throughout the holiday season.
www.givingtuesday.ca

28. Upcoming Features
and Products

29. WEBSITE REDESIGN
DONATION WIDGET
EVENT FUNDRAISING
ENHANCEMENTS TO
PEER TO PEER
FUNDRAISING WITH
GIVINGPAGES

30. STAY IN TOUCH
communications@canadahelps.org
1-877-755-1595
@canadahelps
youtube.com/canadahelps
facebook.com/canadahelps