Individual Donations
Make a difference in the life of a child or youth! Donations can be made anytime during the year through our website, by phone, by mail or in person at our office. You can also consider becoming a monthly donor! To become a monthly donor, please contact our office at (403) 777-3535.
Corporate Donations
Invest in the community! We welcome committed financial support from business, and we will customize a partnership to blend your organization’s goals and priorities with our own. Your organization can provide specific funding for programs and services, or you can sponsor unique activities and events. To become a corporate donor, please contact our office at (403) 777-3535.
Publicly Traded Securities
Are now easier than ever to donate! When you donate publicly traded securities to a registered non-profit charitable group like Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary and Area, you will no longer pay tax on the capital gain. This is just one more way giving to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary is easier than ever before!
Publicly traded securities include:
- Public company shares
- Mutual funds
- Bonds
- Employee stock options
To donate your publicly traded securities to our agency, please contact Lorna Carlson, Fund Development Manager (403) 777-3535.
Planned Giving
Leaves a lasting legacy! Through a bequest in your will, you can significantly contribute to the community with a gift of assets (property, stocks or bonds), gift annuities, trusts or life insurance policies. What’s more, planned gifts may qualify for significant tax deductions. Contact us for more information.
Third-Party Fundraising
Gives you a chance to have fun while raising funds! Get your clubs, community groups, co-workers and friends together and host an event that is uniquely you. Jumpstart an annual run and walk, cook up a delicious dinner party or roll your way into a bowling night with friends. Give us a call, and let us help you start organizing today.
Gifts-In-Kind
Allow us to better serve the community! Whether you have new or gently used office equipment or supplies, we welcome tangible object donations. Gifts of this nature are often tax-deductible.
Special Event Ticket Donations
Help us send deserving youth on a memorable outing! Tickets or passes enable our Bigs and Littles to attend movies, concerts, museums and sporting events around the city. Let your unused tickets be the key to imagination!
United Way Donor Choice Program
Simply direct your donation to the attention of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary and Area, and watch your support make a BIG difference.
Company Matching Grants
Give you the chance to get your organization more actively involved in corporate philanthropy! Many companies have a Matching Gift Program often doubling the individual tax-deductible gifts made by their employees. Contact your Human Resources department for more information.
Donate Your Old Car
Do you have an old vehicle you’re not sure what to do with? When you are looking for ways to sell your car, truck, boat, or RV, consider making it a charitable donation instead. In doing so, you can make a big difference in the lives of our young people. You can donate your old car to Donate A Car Canada and select Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area as the charity of your choice! Click here to learn more!
