Giving Season 2023
About Giving Season
Giving Season takes place each year from October to December. It’s when the most donations are made and most gifts are sent to charities.
We encourage donors to initiate their donations early to ensure that they receive a 2023 tax receipt and charities receive their gifts before the end of the year.
Key dates and deadlines
Since the holiday season is busy, we like to prepare donors, charities, and financial services partners in advance by listing important deadlines and office closures. See below for details.
Looking for your tax receipt after you’ve donated? Learn how to find your tax receipt.
Deadlines for cash and non-cash donations
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2023 | Recommended deadline for opening brokerage accounts |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Recommended deadline for non-cash donations |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Recommended deadline for donations via wire transfer Note: Contact us for wire transfer instructions. Please also complete and submit the Record of Wire Transfer form. |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Deadline for direct debit donations |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Deadline for cheque donations Note: Please request the postmarked envelope at the post office. It must be postmarked December 31, 2023 or earlier if it is received after the deadline. We highly recommend mailing your cheque with tracking to prevent it from getting lost. |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Deadline for credit card donations (11:59 pm PST) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Deadline for donations of publicly traded securities Note: Assets must be received in our investment account no later than December 31, 2023 to be eligible for a 2023 tax receipt. |
Disbursement schedule
Charitable Impact disburses gifts to charities weekly if they have signed up for direct deposit, and twice monthly to charities who receive donations by cheque.
If you are a charity administrator, please be aware of final cheque and EFT disbursements dates in December.
| Date | Deadline |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Final cheque disbursements of 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Final Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) disbursements of 2023 Note: The last EFT disbursements of the year will be completed on Thursday, December 28 instead of Wednesday, December 27. |
Office closures
Charitable Impact will be closed on the following days:
| Dec 25, 2023 | Office closure |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Office closure |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Office closure |
Who to contact
Donor Experience and Engagement
For donor questions, charity support, or technical assistance: hello@charitableimpact.com
Philanthropic Advisory Services
For donor questions about charity or options for using charitable assets: philanthropy@charitableimpact.com
Charitable Investment Program
For financial professionals helping their clients open Charitable Investment Accounts or facilitate gifts: advisors@charitableimpact.com