No, we will not auto-cancel your donations. If you need to cancel your monthly donation we ask that you contact our Monthly Donor Specialist directly after a year at 416-813-1216.
As a new monthly donor you’ll receive:
- An email confirming your donation and introducing our patient Everett, your SickKids welcome buddy
- A package in the mail and a phone call officially welcoming you to the SickKids monthly donor community
- A consolidated receipt for your contributions in the current tax year at the end of February of the following year
- Patient stories and updates about the hospital and the impact of your life-changing donations from Everett and his friends
SickKids fundraisers can be easily identified by their identification badges (which they should present upon request). They will also be wearing SickKids branded items such as vests, polo shirts and tablet bags. Our fundraisers carry touchless tablets to efficiently collect your contact information only and will never accept cheques or cash at the door.
As Ontario begins the gradual reopening of the economy, SickKids is strictly adhering to all Public Health Guidelines when performing face-to-face fundraising. Fundraisers will continue to meet or exceed safety guidelines when speaking to the public by following these procedures:
- Maintain a 6-ft /2 metre distance while engaging with the public
- Wear masks
- Use disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizers after every interaction
- Not share materials or documents to ensure the entire process is touchless
- Mail out all welcome packages instead of handing them out in person
As Ontario begins to gradually reopen, SickKids is strictly adhering to all Public Health Guidelines when performing mall/outdoor fundraising. Fundraisers will continue to meet or exceed safety guidelines when speaking to the public by following these procedures:
- Maintain a 6-ft /2 metre distance while engaging with the public
- Wear masks
- Use disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizers after every interaction
- Not share materials or documents to ensure the entire process is touchless
- Mail out all welcome packages instead of handing them out in person
During this time of crisis for all Canadian hospitals, your support of SickKids Foundation has never been more important.
SickKids has been closely monitoring the developments related to the COVID-19 situation. Health and safety for all is the top priority and we want to ensure our community is protected.
As a result, we have temporarily suspended all door-to-door, mall and venue fundraising activities.
As a new monthly donor, you’ll receive:
- An email confirming your donation and introducing our patient Everett, your SickKids welcome buddy
- A package in the mail and a phone call officially welcoming you to the SickKids monthly donor community
- Patient stories and updates about the hospital and the impact of your life-changing donations from Everett and his friends
- A consolidated tax receipt for your contributions in the current tax year at the end of February
Health and safety for all is the top priority and we want to ensure our community is protected.
Any time our SickKids fundraisers speak to the public, they are closely following public health guidelines which means staying 2 metres away, wearing a mask, using hand sanitizers frequently and not sharing any materials or devices during the sign up process.
The fundraisers have been trained on how to engage with the public safely while speaking to the importance of raising much needed funds to build a new, safer SickKids.
Running a year-round telemarketing fundraising program requires an extensive amount of resources and expertise. Our telemarketing partner, Causeworx, helps us raise much-needed dollars for the highest priority needs of the Foundation. SickKids has been raising money through our telemarketing program since 2012 .
No, all data is encrypted in a compliant environment according to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
For safety reasons, we do not allow our fundraisers to accept or carry cash donations. If you are interested in making a donation, please do so using our online donation form.
Our canvassers are equipped with PCI compliant, iPhone 4 handheld devices. It captures credit card information through a secure browser over a Virtual Private Network. The information is not stored on the device nor is it shared with anyone. It’s a safe and accurate way to acquire credit card information necessary for processing donations, and reduces administrative costs and human error.
Please call our monthly Donor Specialist at 416-813-1216 to assist you.
SickKids Foundation adheres to the Imagine Canada guidelines for compensation in the not-for-profit sector and is an accredited member of their standards program. Our fundraisers are compensated with an hourly wage. To learn more about Imagine Canada and their standards, please visit imaginecanada.ca.
The funds raised through our door-to-door canvassing program goes towards the highest priority needs of SickKids, which includes urgent measures to combat COVID-19 as well as supporting the building of a new SickKids.
During this time of crisis for all Canadian hospitals, your support of SickKids Foundation has never been more important.
SickKids has been closely monitoring the developments related to the COVID-19 situation. Health and safety for all is the top priority and we want to ensure our community is protected.
As a result, we have temporarily suspended all door-to-door, mall and venue fundraising activities.
During this time of crisis for all Canadian hospitals, your support of SickKids Foundation has never been more important.
SickKids has been closely monitoring the developments related to the COVID-19 situation. Health and safety for all is the top priority and we want to ensure our community is protected.
As a result, we have temporarily suspended all door-to-door, mall and venue fundraising activities.
To review the last several years of financial statements, please visit our Publications and Financials section.
The funds raised through our mall canvassing program goes towards the highest priority needs of SickKids, which includes urgent measures to combat COVID-19 as well as supporting the building of a new SickKids.
We are looking for donors who will stay with SickKids for a minimum of one year. Monthly donations can be downgraded, upgraded or cancelled at any time.
Yes, a Welcome Package with a donor bead bracelet, welcoming you to SickKids will be mailed within 2 weeks
Each week our map is updated with the towns/cities where canvassers are located. There may be locations not listed on the map due to last minute changes. Please check back tomorrow if you do not see your location on the map.
Canvassers are adhering to public health guidelines to ensure everyone is safe while continuing to fundraise to reach our ambitious goal and build a much-needed new SickKids.
· Canvassers maintain a 6-ft /2 metre distance while engaging with the public
· Canvassers wear masks or face shields
· Canvassers will use disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizers after every interaction
· Canvassers will remain a safe distance when speaking to anyone
· Canvassers will not share materials or documents to ensure the entire process is touchless
· Welcome packages will be mailed
· Canvassers will not work if they are experiencing any symptoms associated with the virus
Please fill out our Change of Address Form or call 416-813-6166 ext. 1216.
SickKids canvassers are compensated hourly. SickKids adheres to the Imagine Canada guidelines. To learn more about Imagine Canada and their standards, please visit http://www.imaginecanada.ca.
Yes, after a monthly donation is made, we call to verify and confirm your commitment to becoming a monthly donor. We want to make sure you’re comfortable with the details of your new monthly investment.
You can contact SickKids at 1-800-661-1083 or 416-813-6166.
SickKids provides each fundraiser with the following:
- ID badge with photo, full name and fundraiser ID #. (Trainees are given a “Professional Fundraiser Trainee” badge with no photo, full name or fundraiser ID #).
- SickKids branded lanyard
- SickKids branded iPad bag containing a tablet
- SickKids Patient Postcards (for monthly donations of $30 or more)
- SickKids Laminate with information about our fundraising
- SickKids Welcome Packages
- SickKids Bookmarks
- Weather permitting, SickKids branded winter jacket (optional), SickKids summer golf shirt (optional), toques and branded winter gloves.
If further verification is required, you may contact SickKids Foundation at 1-800-661-1083 or donor.services@sickkidsfoundation.com.
No, SickKids does not participate in street fundraising. Many other charities raise money through street fundraising. SickKids, however, is not one of them.
Yes. You will receive a tax receipt for one-time donations of $20 or more. Tax receipts for monthly donations are mailed in February.
Unfortunately SickKids turtles are not for sale. SickKids turtles are only given to patients at the Hospital.
New donors are mailed a Welcome Package and should receive it within two weeks. Any donation that involves a minimum of $30/month, allows SickKids to give a turtle to a child at the Hospital. If you provide your email, you will receive a confirmation email, updates on how your donation is helping, and our e-newsletters throughout the year.
SickKids is located in 2-3 malls each week across the GTA and Golden Horseshoe area. We also fundraise at Toronto events throughout the year, and some private sites.
SickKids has been raising money through our mall program since 2004.
Running a year-round mall fundraising program requires an extensive amount of resources and expertise. Our mall partner, Public Outreach Consultancy Inc., helps us raise much-needed dollars for the highest priority needs of the Foundation.
Health and safety are top priorities for both our canvassers and the public. SickKids Foundation has been closely monitoring the developments related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) and will adjust our fundraising activities as needed. The risk to the public is still considered low and our fundraisers continue to follow Public Health Ontario recommendations:
- Wash hands often and well
- Exercise good hand hygiene (limit hand shaking, use sanitizing wipes or lotions to clean self and any shared equipment, avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth)
- Use Lysol wipes to disinfect pitch cards and tablets
- Stay home if unwell
Yes, a Welcome Package with a donor bead bracelet, welcoming you to SickKids will be mailed within 2 weeks
Yes, the business to business program visits small business who like to support the Hospital for Sick Children
SickKids utilizes the expertise of a third party to help us reach our fundraising goals. We have been partnered with Globalfaces since 2015.
Business-to-Business fundraisers visit businesses Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
An email on SickKids letterhead is sent to the local police departments prior to our fundraisers visiting your neighbourhood.
Our overall Foundation cost per dollar is 28 per cent, which includes the Business-to-Business fundraising program. You can find more information in our annual report and financial statements. SickKids Foundation encourages transparency and accountability.
For safety reasons, we do not allow our canvassers to accept or carry cash donations. If you are interested in making a donation, please visit our online donation page to make a donation.
Our residential program is focused on acquiring long-term donors. You can fund the fight with a one-time donation by visiting our website, or by mailing in your donation. Cheques payable to SickKids Foundation can be mailed to: 525 University Avenue, Ste 835 Floor, Toronto, ON, M5G 2L3. We value every donation we receive no matter the size.