Canada's Guide to Charitable Giving

Every gift changes something.

Whether it's your first donation or your greatest legacy, we'll help you give with intention.

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Where are you on your journey?

Giving looks different at every stage.

Whether you're making your first donation or structuring a legacy gift, we have resources built for where you are right now.

Just Getting Started

Learn how to find a cause, verify a charity, and make your first gift with confidence. No experience required.

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Building a Practice

Maximize your impact with donor-advised funds, securities donations, employer matching, and smarter tax strategies.

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Planning Your Legacy

Bequests, RRSP beneficiary designations, and estate gifts — tools to ensure your values live beyond your lifetime.

Plan ahead

86,000+ Registered Charities in Canada

Not sure where to give?

Use our guided questionnaire to find organizations that match your values, geography, and giving style — in under two minutes.

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The Giving Guide

Learn to give better.

Plain-language articles on tax planning, giving strategies, and legacy giving — written for real Canadians, not accountants.

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Canada's Giving Landscape

Generosity at scale.

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Registered charities in Canada

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Donated to charity annually

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Federal tax credit on gifts over $200

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Canadians volunteer each year

For Financial Advisors

Help your clients give with intention.

Your clients are asking about charitable giving. We help you have that conversation — with plain-language resources, tax planning frameworks, and a simple referral process.

  • Province-by-province tax credit breakdowns
  • Securities donation step-by-step guides
  • DAF vs. private foundation comparisons
  • Legacy giving and estate planning frameworks
Advisor Resources
29–50%

Combined tax savings on gifts over $200 (province-dependent)

$0 capital gains

When appreciated securities are donated directly

100% income offset

Charitable donations on final returns in the year of passing

Charitable Planning

Build your Legacy Program.

Your values don't have to end with you. In a free 30-minute call, we'll help you structure a giving plan that reflects what matters most — and makes it last.

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