FAQs
About Fundraise for NYG
What is “Fundraise for NYG”?
Fundraise for NYG is an online platform to create your own fundraising page so that you can raise funds for NYG in the way that is most meaningful to you.
How do my fundraising efforts help North York General?
Who can I contact if I have questions about organizing my own event?
You can contact North York General Foundation at fundraise@nygh.on.ca
Starting a fundraiser
How do I get started?
Create a fundraising page to share why NYG is important to you, or how NYG has helped you, your family, a friend, or a colleague. When people know why you are fundraising, they are more likely to support you!
Once you've customized your fundraising page with your photo and story, you can start sharing it with your family, friends and colleagues to support your fundraiser.
What is a team fundraising page?
By starting a team fundraiser, you become a Team Captain and you can invite family, friends and colleagues to fundraise with you. Once you complete your registration, you can share the team fundraising page and invite family, friends and colleagues to create their own fundraising page under the team page.
Can I fundraise for a specific area at NYG?
Yes, in most cases you can direct donations raised through your fundraiser to a specific area at North York General. If you would like to fundraise for a specific program, or there is a program you’re interested in and it is not listed, please email us at fundraise@nygh.on.ca
Can I use the NYG logo for fundraising posters and other material related to my fundraiser?
Yes. All posters and materials with the NYG logo must be reviewed by North York General Foundation for approval. You may also use the phrases “In Support of North York General” with permission. Please email us at fundraise@nygh.on.ca with your request and include the material you’d like to use the logo on.
How can NYG help me with my event?
We hope your fundraising page will be very helpful to you as you plan and carry out your event.
NYGF can provide:
- online tools to create and customize your own fundraising page, invite others to donate and track your progress
- support materials such as brochures and other informational pieces, based on availability
- acknowledgement of your direct contribution to NYG
- approval of the use of the In Support of NYG logo and phrases
NYGF is unable to provide:
- social media, email, or media promotion
- fund or reimburse any expenses incurred throughout the planning and execution of the event or apply for any licenses for your event
- assistance with ticket sales, securing corporate sponsorships or donations
- event planners, staff or volunteer help for your event
- access to donor or member contact information, or sending emails on our behalf
- insurance coverage for events
- prizes, auction items or awards
- assistance in applying for a special occasion permit from the LCBO (to serve alcohol at a non-licensed venue)
- assistance in applying for municipal or provincial gaming licenses from the City of Toronto or Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Donations
What do I do with cash and cheque donations?
Please download our Donation form and use it to record your donations. Mail your donations and the donation form within 30 days of your fundraising event to:
North York General Hospital Foundation
4001 Leslie Street
Toronto, ON M2K 1E1
If you receive cash donations, we request that you hand-deliver to the Foundation office or deposit the money and make out a cheque for that same amount to North York General Hospital Foundation. Once we receive all necessary information, a tax receipt can be issued to donor(s). We need the full name, address and donation amount of the donor(s) to issue a receipt.
Please allow 2-3 weeks from receipt of the Offline Donation Form for processing.
How are tax receipts issued?
Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 and above and in accordance with CRA guidelines.
Can a tax receipt be issued for in-kind donation?
Some in-kind donations are eligible for tax receipts. We request you contact North York General Foundation to confirm whether an in-kind donation to your fundraiser is eligible for a tax receipt. Please contact: fundraise@nygh.on.ca
Is there an admin fee?
Twelve and a half percent of the Gift will be allocated to the Foundation in order to assist with the Foundation’s costs, including processing, receipting, investment management, stewardship and granting.
Every dollar you raise brings us closer to providing exceptional care and support to our community.
