Giving Season 2026
Giving Season takes place from October to December, when donations to charities are at their highest. If you're planning to give before year-end, here are the important dates and deadlines to know.
On this page:
- Donation deadlines
- How to deliver cheques during the holidays
- Year-end gifts to charities
- Office closures and support
Donation Deadlines
| Date | Type | What to do |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Recommended | Have your brokerage account opened by this date. |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Recommended | Initiate donations of publicly traded securities or other non-cash assets to help ensure completion by Dec 31, 2026. |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Recommended |
Send your wire transfer donations. Contact us for instructions. |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Recommended | Send your pre-authorized debit donations. |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Deadline | Deliver your cheque donations. |
| Dec 31, 2026, 11:59 pm PCT | Deadline | Make your credit card donations. |
Tax receipts
To receive a 2026 tax receipt, your donation must be received by Dec 31, 2026. We recommend donating early to avoid processing delays. Learn how to find your tax receipt.
How to deliver cheques during the holidays
By courier or mail
Send cheques addressed to Charitable Impact to: Suite #1300, 1500 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z6.
- By mail (Canada Post): Ask the post office for an envelope postmarked with a 2026 date to qualify for a 2026 tax receipt.
- By courier: We collect mail regularly from this address for prompt processing.
Courier hours
- Regular hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am–12 pm and 2–5 pm PCT
- Holiday hours
- Dec 24: 9 am–12 pm PCT
- Dec 25–28: Closed
- Dec 31: 9 am–12 pm PCT
In person
- Use buzzer number 1250 at the building entrance to be let in. Then go to the 12th floor and leave your cheque in the drop box outside the Charitable Impact office.
In-person drop-off hours
- Monday to Friday, 9 am–5 pm PCT
Please reach out to us with any questions.
For a 2026 tax receipt: Cheques delivered to Regus (Suite 1300) must be received by Dec 31, 12 pm (noon) PCT. Cheques delivered to the Charitable Impact drop box (Suite 1250) must be received by Dec 31, 5 pm PCT. Mailed cheques must be postmarked with a 2026 date.
Year-end gifts to charities
Charitable Impact sends gifts to charities weekly if they’ve signed up for direct deposit.
Our final disbursements of 2026 are:
- Dec 30, 2026, 3 pm PCT: Final Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) of 2026
- Dec 29, 2026, 3 pm PCT: Final cheque sent to charities in 2026
If you want your gift to be included in our final disbursement to the charity before year-end, send it by Dec 28, 6 pm PCT.
Learn more about how charities receive money.
Office closures and support
The Charitable Impact office will be closed on Dec 24–28, Dec 31, and Jan 1, but the team remains available by phone and online (response times may vary with volume).
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.