Introducing GiveGenius: A New Way to Donate to Cameras For Girls
We’re excited to announce a new, enhanced way to support Cameras For Girls, making donating more straightforward and flexible. While we currently accept donations through GiveWise, we will soon use their newest program, GiveGenius. This new program under GiveWise is designed to provide charities across Canada with various donation options to optimize their fundraising. This new platform will improve our donation process and offer our supporters seamless ways to contribute through several modern methods—e-transfers, credit cards, securities, complex assets, donor-advised funds, and even cryptocurrency!
Expanding donation methods has often been challenging and costly for small charities like ours. Thanks to GiveGenius by GiveWise, all these options will be at our fingertips on a single platform, reducing the complexity and cost of managing different types of donations. This partnership is a huge win for us and anyone who believes in the power of photography to change lives.
Flexible Giving Options Through GiveWise
With GiveWise, you’ll be able to support Cameras For Girls in the way that works best for you, with options including:
E-transfer & Bank Transfers: Easily and securely send your donation from your bank account.
Credit Card: Make a quick contribution using any major credit card, adding convenience and simplicity.
Transfer Donor-Advised Funds: If you have a donor-advised fund with another organization, you can transfer to GiveWise and contribute directly to our mission.
Cryptocurrency: For those holding crypto assets, this modern option lets you donate tax-effectively, avoiding capital gains taxes while still benefiting from a charitable tax receipt.
Complex Assets and Securities: You can donate shares, securities, and real estate directly to us, which can often provide tax benefits, as capital gains taxes may be minimized. *We urge you to get professional advice. If interested, we can introduce you to our Financial Advisor partners
The Tax Benefits of Donating Through GiveWise
Your donation to Cameras For Girls is eligible for a charitable tax receipt, allowing you to receive tax credits based on the donation amount. Here’s how you can benefit from different types of donations:
Direct Cash Gifts (via e-transfer, credit card, bank transfers or cheque): With each direct donation, you receive a tax receipt to claim a credit on your income tax return.
Donating Shares (Split Shares): When you donate publicly traded securities directly to us, you may be exempt from capital gains tax on the donated securities’ appreciation. Plus, you’ll receive a tax receipt for the full market value of the shares, creating a tax-effective way to give generously.
Donor-Advised Funds: Contributions made from donor-advised funds are eligible for tax receipts when funds are deposited. These funds provide a strategic way to plan charitable giving over time, giving you control over the timing and distribution of your charitable support.
Cryptocurrency: As a charitable crypto donor, you won’t need to pay capital gains tax on your crypto contributions, allowing for more impactful giving. You’ll also receive a tax receipt for the current value of the donated cryptocurrency, which can be applied to your tax return.
Seamless Giving with GiveWise
GiveGenius by GiveWise is designed to make giving seamless for both charities and donors. Through one platform, supporters of Cameras For Girls will be able to select their preferred method of giving without the hassle of coordinating through separate platforms or processes. Whether you’re an individual donor, a crypto enthusiast, or a financial advisor managing donor-advised funds, GiveWise will make the process smooth, transparent, and efficient.
Supporting the Future of Women in Photography and Media.
Your donations directly support our mission to empower young women in Africa by providing them with photography skills, a camera, and training to access job opportunities in male-dominated media spaces. Each donation—no matter the form—brings us closer to a future where more women are equipped to tell stories, break barriers, and lift up their communities.
If you want to learn more about your giving options through GiveGenius by GiveWise, please visit GiveWise today to start giving your way or book a meeting with them through this link.