The following blog is an excerpt from the 2018 Fundraising Calendar from CanadaHelps. Download the full calendar here.

You’ve seen charitable gift guides before, prompting you to participate by buying a bed net, a goat for a family, or a water well for a village. They are often quite memorable, and provide donors with a very clear understanding of where their money is going. They also offer the opportunity to honour a loved one with a unique, thoughtful gift. For a charity of any size, an online gift guide is easy and cost-effective to set up. They allow you to easily showcase your gifts while offering donors the convenience of hassle-free online shopping. The key to success is in how you package, launch and promote it! For tips and ideas on launching and promoting a charitable gift guide, download our free white paper.

Did You Know?

In just a few minutes, you can add a charitable gift to the CanadaHelps Charitable Gift Guide. In celebration of Mother’s Day and other special occasions throughout the year, we’ll be promoting our gift guide to the millions of Canadians that visit our site every year. Learn how to add your gift today. Learn more.

Awareness Days in May 2018:

May 1st: May Day
May 1st: International Workers’ Day
May 3rd: World Press Freedom Day
May 8th: World Ovarian Cancer Day
May 12th: Canada Health Day
May 18th: International Museum Day
May 31st: World No-Tobacco Day

Updated on November 1, 2024