Giving Season 2025
Important: Canada Post service delays
Mail delivery has resumed, but delays are expected due to rotating strikes by Canada Post workers. We encourage you to donate by credit card or pre-authorized debit instead of mailing cheques. You can also donate publicly traded securities.
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 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Recommended deadline to begin opening brokerage accounts |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Recommended deadline to initiate donations of publicly traded securities (to be completed before Dec 31, 2025) |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Recommended deadline for wire transfer donations Please contact us for wire transfer instructions. |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Deadline for pre-authorized debit donations |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Deadline for cheque donations (12 pm noon Pacific Time) |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Deadline for credit card donations (11:59 pm Pacific Time) |
Tax receipts
We encourage donors to donate early to ensure they receive a 2025 tax receipt. Donations must be received by December 31, 2025 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 2025 tax receipt.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
Disbursement schedule
Cheque disbursements are on hold until the Canada Post strike is resolved. If your charity receives gifts by cheque, set up direct deposit to receive gifts sooner.
Charitable Impact disburses gifts to charities weekly if they’ve signed up for direct deposit.
If you’re a charity administrator, please be aware of the final EFT disbursement date in December.
| Date | Deadline |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Final Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) of 2025 |
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, 2025 | Office closure |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Office closure |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Office closure |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Office closure |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 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.