Year-End Giving Guidelines
The busiest season for charitable giving is at year end. Now more than ever, organizations need our continued support. To avoid the December rush, please mark your calendars for year-end grant recommendations and donations with these important dates.
| If you would like to: | Benefaction must receive | By: (Deadline) | Donation Receipts will be processed by: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Donations received after December 31, 2011 will receive a charitable tax receipt for credit in the 2012 calendar year. | ||||
| Make a cash or cheque donation | Cash/Cheque donations accompanied by a Benefaction Gift Form | On or before Dec 30, 2011 | Within 5 business days | |
| Gift shares / securities | Your completed Benefaction Gift Form AND Please advise your financial advisors. You may be required to complete a separate stock transfer form. | Before Dec 30, 2011 | Within 5 business days | |
| Donate online | Your Online Donations | Dec 31, 2011 | Immediately after donation | |