Giving Season 2024
Important: Canada Post workers are on a national strike
Please do not mail cheque donations if you wish to receive a 2024 tax receipt. Instead, we encourage you to donate by credit card or direct debit.
If you prefer to courier a cheque to us, please make sure it’s received by Dec 31 at 12 pm (noon) Pacific Time to be eligible for a 2024 tax receipt.
We are working with charities to ensure they receive your gifts electronically.
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.
Important dates
Since the holiday season is busy, we like to prepare donors, charities, and financial services partners in advance by listing key deadlines and office closures.
Learn more:
- Cash and non-cash donations
- How to deliver cheques during the holidays
- Disbursement schedule
- Office closures
Cash and non-cash donations
| Date | Deadline |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Recommended deadline to begin opening brokerage accounts |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Recommended deadline to initiate donations of publicly traded securities (to be complete before Dec 31, 2024) |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Recommended deadline for wire transfer donations Please contact us for wire transfer instructions. |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Deadline for direct debit donations |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Deadline for cheque donations (12 pm noon Pacific Time) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Deadline for credit card donations (11:59 pm Pacific Time) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Deadline to receive a tax receipt for donations of publicly traded securities Assets must be received in our investment account no later than December 31, 2024 to be eligible for a 2024 tax receipt. |
Tax receipts
We encourage donors to donate early to ensure they receive a 2024 tax receipt. Donations must be received by December 31, 2024 to be eligible.
Looking for your tax receipt after you’ve donated? Learn how to find your tax receipt.
How to deliver cheques during the holidays
We've partnered with Regus, our office-building neighbours, to provide you with convenience and security when delivering cheques to Charitable Impact. Regus can be reached at 604-687-5356.
- By courier: Send your cheques to Suite #1300, 1500 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z6, where they will be securely held for pickup by our team. We collect mail regularly to ensure prompt processing. Please address envelopes and cheques to Charitable Impact.
- Drop off in person: Bring your cheques to Suite #1300, 1500 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z6. When you arrive, take the elevator up to the 13th floor (no buzz required).
There will be someone available to receive your cheques from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, except on the following days:
- December 24 & 31: Cheques can be dropped off from 9 am – 12 pm.
- December 25 & 26: Cheques cannot be dropped off on these days due to holiday closure.
Cheques must be received by December 31 at 12 pm (noon) Pacific Time to receive a 2024 tax receipt.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
Disbursement schedule
Charitable Impact disburses gifts to charities weekly if they have signed up for direct deposit, and twice monthly to charities receiving donations by cheque.
Cheque disbursements are on hold until the Canada Post workers strike is resolved. If your charity receives gifts by cheque, set up direct deposit to receive gifts sooner.
If you are a charity administrator, please be aware the final EFT disbursement date in December.
| Date | Deadline |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Final Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) disbursements of 2024 The last EFT disbursements of the year will be completed on Friday, December 27 instead of Wednesday, December 25. |
Office closures
The Charitable Impact office will be closed on the dates below. However, our team will be available to support you over the phone and online. Response times may vary depending on volume.
| Dec 24, 2024 | Office closure |
| Dec 25, 2024 | Office closure |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Office closure |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Office closure |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Office closure |
Who to contact
Donor Engagement and Experience
For donor questions, charity support, or technical assistance.
1-877-531-0580
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.