In order to be able to send CISV Ottawa youth to international programs, the chapter must regularly host programs in Ottawa. As a result, approximately $20,000 must be raised each year. All chapter families are encouraged to support CISV Ottawa fundraisers, outlined below. As part of the Program Fees Policy, CISV Ottawa offers all chapter families the opportunity to have some of their Program Fees refunded by participating in shared fundraising options. Funds raised this way may be shared evenly between the chapter and the family or donated towards the CISV Ottawa bursary fund through the shared fundraising process.
If you contribute to a corporate or government workplace United Way campaign, please consider giving a portion of your donation to the Ottawa chapter of CISV.
At the bottom of the United Way contribution form there is a section "C" entitled "Other Canadian Registered Charity." Simply identify the organization as CISV Ottawa, indicate the amount you wish to designate to CISV, and add our registration number which is 13224 8717.
All proceeds from United Way designations to CISV Ottawa go to the chapter. They are not eligible for shared fundraising because the information cannot be tracked.
Donations may be made directly to CISV Ottawa through CanadaHelps.org.
All proceeds from direct donations through CanadaHelps go to the chapter. They are not eligible for shared fundraising as donations to a charity may not be directed.
Every year, CISV Ottawa sells items at the Great Glebe Garage Sale in May. If you are interested in coordinating or volunteering at this event, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Debbie. There are Glebe Garage Sale Planning and Item Inventory documents available to assist. All proceeds from the Great Glebe Garage Sale go to the chapter. They are not eligible for shared fundraising as it is difficult to track how much each family has raised.
Gift certificates for Loblaws (also valid at Maxi, NoFrills, Provigo, Real Canadian Super Store, Your Independent Grocers, Valu-Mart, Zehrs) & Metro (also valid at A&P, Dominion, Ultra Food and Drug, The Barn Markets) are available. No minimum order is required and you can order a mix of Metro and Loblaws cards - the cards are available in denominations of $25, $50, $100, $250 (Loblaws) and $5, $10, $20, $50 (Metro). For each $100 sold, the family will be credited $2.50 (Loblaws) or $2.00 (Metro) applied directly to the family's account or you may choose to donate the money and get a tax receipt.
How to order:
Host a CISV Friday Night Supper to raise awareness of CISV and raise some funds. Typically the host family provides all of the food along with information about CISV (e.g., a delegate's travel experience). Guests are asked to donate to CISV (any amount) to show their appreciation for a night free from cooking. Tax receipts can be mailed for donations above $10. Get sample invitations, information flyers and requests for tax receipts at Friday Night Supper Info.
In December, we sell poinsettias in three different colours (red, white & pin) and three different sizes (6” $15, 8” $32, 10” $45). These are grade A plants that will last much longer than the plants purchased at Costco or Loblaws and as such are a little more expensive than the plants sold there. They make lovely Christmas gifts. It is hoped that each chapter family sells between 3 & 5 plants each. Consider giving them to clients.
Contact our poinsettia sale coordinator by December 4 with your order. The pickup will be in early December at a central location (details to be determined). Get started today by downloading the order form.
Chapter families are encouraged to initiate other cost-sharing fundraising options on behalf of CISV Ottawa. Contact our Chair, Colleen, to discuss possibilities.
CISV Ottawa
http://cisvottawa.ca/staticpages/index.php/fundraising