Canadian nonprofits that use Fundraise Up know: a robust fundraising platform makes all the difference in both times of crises and year-round giving. We offer a suite of Canada-specific features designed to address these regional needs and empower organizations to achieve their fundraising goals.
Fundraise Up feels like software built by fundraising pros. It addresses the needs of the Canadian market in a really elegant way.
– Jason Shim, Director, Digital Strategy, Pathways to Education Canada
Let’s dive into how our donation platform is built for Canadian localization, including how compliance with tax regulations, receipt management, Canadian French/Canadian English translation and more, play a pivotal role in the fundraising success of Canadian nonprofits.
Supporting Canadian nonprofits with a tailored fundraising platform
Streamlined tax compliance
Our fundraising platform isn’t just about donations; it's about making things easier for Canadian nonprofits. One standout feature is CRA-compliant donation receipts, allowing donors to qualify for charitable tax credits.
By default, a tax-compliant receipt is emailed to each supporter of one-time and recurring donations. But what makes our fundraising platform even more user-friendly is its ability to export PDF receipts in bulk through the Donor Portal. This thoughtful design motivates donors to give without worry, knowing they can easily pull donation receipts during tax filing.
Plus! For Canadian organizations, Fundraise Up displays the content of each receipt in both Canadian French and Canadian English languages automatically. Here’s an example of a localized receipt for Canadian nonprofits.
With streamlined receipt management, Fundraise Up's platform empowers nonprofits to boost donor relations, streamline processes, and meet regulatory requirements effortlessly.
Localized donor engagement
With support for both Canadian English and Canadian French languages, Fundraise Up ensures that all donors across the country feel included. More than that, we simplify currency conversion and integrate Canadian-specific payment methods like pre-authorized debit payments (PADs).
Fundraise Up’s Campaign Pages are an effective feature to localize your campaign. With no coding needed, you can launch landing pages tailored to a specific message to drive targeted donations. Using Campaign Pages, the Canadian Red Cross made an incredible impact during the Alberta wildfires.
When tragic wildfires struck Alberta, the Canadian Red Cross had to respond quickly. We leaned on our strong processes and documentation, alongside Fundraise Up’s Campaign pages and Elements. The outcome was a record time launch for the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal—and, most importantly, more resources made available quicker for our frontline teams and people needing support on the ground.
– Jessica Bernat, Director, Digital Marketing, Canadian Red Cross
This personalized approach not only boosts donor satisfaction but also underscores your nonprofit’s commitment to Canada’s unique preferences.
Data-driven insights
Fundraise Up provides Canadian nonprofits with a robust set of tools, including advanced reporting features that track donor and donation patterns across different regions. Let’s talk about it.
The Insights Dashboard
The Insights Dashboard offers a detailed look at donor behavior, enabling real-time tracking of fundraising progress. It records important fundraising metrics in one central location, removing the need to navigate through multiple platforms. Valuable data from the Insights Dashboard include:
- Raised amounts charts
- Day/time donation heat maps
- Payment methods ranked
- Donations by country
- Donations by designations
- And more!
Armed with this wealth of information, Canadian nonprofit organizations can refine their fundraising strategies, customize messages for specific audiences, and foster deeper connections with their supporters. Explore the Insights Dashboard with this guided demo.
Certified compliances
Key to Canadian nonprofits, Fundraise Up complies with PIPEDA and Quebec’s Law 25 as part of our efforts to maintain donor privacy across the board. We also hold certifications for:
- ISO 27001: we have the proper safeguards in place as part of our information security management system. Here’s why this unique cert matters for nonprofits.
- SOC II type 2: we adhere to stringent security practices to provide protection for your nonprofit’s data. Learn why it’s an essential cert for NPO vendors to have.
- PCI DSS Level 1: we meet security control requirements to protect your donor’s transactional data. See why Level 1 means more than Levels 2 and 3.
A positive difference for Canadian nonprofits
Fundraise Up is fine-tuned to meet the specific needs of Canadian nonprofits and their donors. From ensuring crucial tax compliance and providing a localized giving experience to offering in-depth donor insights, our platform equips organizations to elevate their fundraising success.
Fundraise Up is the best fundraising platform choice for Canadian nonprofits to engage donors and increase donation conversions. Talk with our team to explore Fundraise Up’s entire suite of features built to support your fundraising efforts.