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Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario offers companies the opportunity to increase their exposure and align with a well-recognized charity. The Make-A-Wish® brand is powerful. People everywhere have been touched by stories of seeing a child's most cherished wish come true. The awareness for our cause creates opportunities for businesses interested in supporting the Foundation's work while showing customers they care.
Businesses can also experience the joy of granting wishes by sponsoring one of our annual special events. Your support will help create magic for our wish children and their families during a time when it is needed most. What could be more meaningful then knowing that you made the difference in the lives of seriously ill children?
We welcome the opportunity to learn about your business and suggest strategies that might help grow your business while supporting wishes. If your company or organization is interested in supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario, please call Lori Quick at (519) 471-4900 ext. 22.
Fund-Raising Events
You can bring hope, strength and joy to our wish children and their families by organizing a special event in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. To learn more about coordinating a fund raiser for our chapter, please download our Donor Events Kit. Please contact our office at (519) 471-4900 ext. 25 to let us know what you are planning. We also kindly ask that event organizers complete and return the Benefit Proposal Form included in the Donor Events Kit by fax to (519) 471-4933 or by e-mail to stephanie.field@makeawish.ca.
This agreement provides us with more information on your fund raiser,
and helps us determine how we may be able to support you. Thank you!
Wishes at Work
Wishes at Work enables employees of a company to join together and design a fund-raising event or ongoing workplace campaign that fits the needs of their particular work environment. We are constantly amazed and delighted at the variety of ways in which employees raise funds to help us continue granting wishes.
If you would like to begin a Wishes at Work program, we would be happy to help. Here are some tips to help you get started:
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Invite a Make-A-Wish® volunteer speaker to share information about our organization with your company's employees.
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Designate one person to lead the Wishes at Work campaign and consider forming a Make-A-Wish committee.
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Set your goal and chart your progress.
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Challenge other offices, divisions and departments to see who can raise the most funds.
Submit your donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® on a regular basis.
In-Kind Giving
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario consistently strives to be a leader in obtaining donations of goods and services for each wish that we grant. This is vitally important because it allows us to leverage each and every dollar even further. From transportation services to event tickets to professional services such as advertising and marketing, we are grateful to the community for this tremendous support. Here are some ways you can help:
Auction Items
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario holds fund-raising events that include silent auctions. If you would like to donate a new or collectible item for one of our auctions, please contact Erin Latam at (519) 471-4900 ext. 23.
Travel Rewards
Help wishes come true by redeeming travel reward points to purchase items for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario, such as gifts for our wish children or prizes for fund-raising events.
Shoppers Optimum Points
Consider donating your Shoppers Optimum Points to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario, to help us purchase necessary items for fund-raising events and wish granting. To learn more, please click here.
HBC Rewards Points
Consider donating your HBC Rewards Points to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario, to help us purchase necessary items for fund-raising events and wish granting. To learn more, please click here.
Wish Enhancement Gifts
Each time our wish-granting volunteers visit our wish children and their families, they bring small "wish enhancement" gifts for the wish child and their siblings. These gifts help introduce the wish grantor to the family while preparations for his/her wish are underway. Currently, our greatest need is for travel games and books for young children. However, we have an ongoing need for new and age-appropriate "wish enhancement" gifts for children between the ages of three and 17.
Your donation of the following items would be much appreciated:
- Beach Towels, Bags, Coolers and other Beach Accessories
- Books for Young Children
- Coupons for film processing
- Crayons/Markers and Activity Books
- Hair Accessories
- Hockey Cards
- Hot Wheels
- LEGO or K’NEX
- Nail polish (plain colours)
- PC Computer Games e.g. sports games, The Sims
- Pencil Cases filled with School Supplies
- Princess Crowns, Gowns and Wands
- Sewing Kits
- Single-Use Cameras
- Sports DVDs
- Spy Watches
- Sudoku or Maze Books
- Travel Games
All items must be new and age-appropriate. If you can help, or would like to organize a toy drive in your workplace, please contact Carissa Desjardine, Manager of Wish Granting at (519) 471-4900 ext. 28.
Adopt-A-Wish® Program
Sponsoring a child's wish through the Adopt-A-Wish program is a way for individuals, businesses, foundations and community groups to make a positive and immediate impact on the life of a wish child.
Created to give our caring community special insight into the joyful experience of a child's wish come true, through the Adopt-A-Wish program donors may sponsor a child's wish with a minimum amount of $8000.
Whether it is to meet a favourite celebrity, receive a computer, have a makeover or travel to Walt Disney World® Resort, by supporting a wish you can be part of the magic.
Adopt-A-Wish sponsors receive non-identifying information about their wish child and a brief description of the wish. Following the child’s wish, Adopt-A-Wish sponsors receive detailed information about the wish experience. Participation in the Adopt-A-Wish program provides a unique and significant opportunity for donors to learn about the hope, strength and joy that their gift has brought to a wish child and their family.
Adopt-A-Wish sponsors also receive:
• A special recognition plaque.
• Receipt for your gift (if applicable under Revenue Canada’s guidelines).
• Acknowledgement on our annual website donor recognition list.
To see your dollars at work and experience the true joy of giving, please contact Stephanie Field at (519) 471-4900 ext. 25 or stephanie.field@makeawish.ca.
Share in the wish experience. Become an Adopt-A-Wish sponsor today!
Kids For Wish Kids® Program
Here's a chance for students and teachers to have tons of fun while helping to make wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. As a Kids for Wish Kids partner, you can team up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario and coordinate a fund raiser at your school, college or university.
Kids for Wish Kids is managed by students like you. You are responsible for forming committees, coming up with fund-raising ideas and carrying them out. Teachers and parents often serve as advisors, but ownership of the project belongs to you.
When you commit to fund raising, we will designate your Kids for Wish Kids funds towards a specific wish. You will receive non-identifying information about your sponsored wish child and his/her family, and a brief description of the wish. After the wish is completed, we'll provide you with information on your child's wish experience.
Kids for Wish Kids not only helps to increase awareness of the Make-A-Wish® mission, but it also fosters the value of community service and school spirit. And it's fun! Contact our office at swontariochapter@makeawish.ca or (519) 471-4900 if you would like to receive more information about Kids for Wish Kids or would like to have a representative come to your school to tell you more about our organization.
Celebration Donations Program
Celebration Donations is a program that allows donors to mark the milestones of their lives by making wishes come true for Southwestern Ontario children with life-threatening medical conditions. We have two special favour card packages available for donors who wish to include the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario in their special day.
Consider making a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario in lieu of favours at your next special occasion:
- Weddings
- Anniversaries
- Birthdays
- Baptisms
- Bridal Showers
- Baby Showers
- Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
- Prom/Graduations
- Holiday Parties
- Social Events
The Diamond Package
Each guest will receive Make-A-Wish® favour card with a personalized inscription. As well, each of the guests and the donor(s) will receive a Make-A-Wish pin. In addition, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® will provide an MC letter and a certificate of appreciation for the receiving table. The donor also has the option of providing the Make-A-Wish Foundation with the wording of their choice for the inserts.
$10 per guest.
The Emerald Package
Each guest will receive a Make-A-Wish favour card with a standard inscription. The donor(s) will receive a Make-A-Wish pin. As well, the Make-A-Wish Foundation will provide an MC letter and a certificate of appreciation for the receiving table.
$5 per guest.
Please Note: The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario will not issue an official charitable tax receipt for any of the packages listed above. If you wish to make a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario in lieu of gifts and in honour of your special day, we will issue you an official charitable tax receipt and a thank you letter.
If you would like to participate in our Celebration Donations program, please call (519) 471-4900 ext. 25 or e-mail stephanie.field@makeawish.ca.
Monthly Magic Program
Help us provide magical memories for our wish children all year long by becoming a member of our Monthly Magic program. Gifts of this nature help us to better predict and plan our budget. Plus, when you become a monthly supporter, you help us reduce our costs for administration, printing and postage –
money that can be put towards our wish-granting program. Your monthly contributions will make help make a significant difference in a
child’s life.
You decide the amount to have automatically deducted from your credit card on a monthly basis. If you prefer to donate by cheque, please mail your post-dated cheques to our office. We'll issue you a tax receipt at the end of the year for the full annual donation. It's quick and easy, and you can cancel any time!
If you are interested in joining our Monthly Magic program, please contact us at carol.stuart@makeawish.ca or (519) 471-4900 ext. 21.
You may also download our Monthly Giving Form and mail it with your credit card information or post-dated cheques to our office: Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario, 307 Commissioners Road West, London, ON, N6J 1Y4.
Memorial and Tribute Giving
Giving to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario is a wonderful way to honour the memory of a loved one, or a significant event in the lives of your family and friends. Consider making a donation in lieu of gifts for holidays, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries or graduation.
Upon receipt of your gift, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario will send a personal letter to the family or individual you indicate, acknowledging your donation in their honour, or in memory of their loved one.
To make a Tribute or Memorial Gift click here.
To immediately inform someone of your donation in their honour, consider e-mailing or printing one of our special certificates:
Anniversary Gift
Birthday Gift
Father's Day Gift
Mother's Day Gift
Wedding Gift
Gifts of Securities
Donate gifts of publicly traded securities
 Thanks to the federal government’s elimination of capital gains tax on gifts of publicly traded securities, like stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, you no longer pay capital gains tax when you donate appreciated securities to public charities.
When individuals sell an appreciated stock or mutual fund, they’re required to pay tax on 50 per cent of their capital gain. However, if they donate the securities to charity, they pay no capital gains tax. This makes appreciated stock one of the most cost-effective ways to donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario!
If you would like to receive information about how your financial support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
of Southwestern Ontario can impact a child's life, please contact Lori
Quick at (519) 471-4900 ext. 22 or lori.quick@makeawish.ca.
Legacy of Wishes
Leave a Legacy of Hope, Strength and Joy
 Pass along the power to make wishes come true for future generations by including a legacy gift to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario in your estate plans.
Your gift today will ensure tomorrow’s wishes, and give hope, strength and joy to children living with life-threatening medical conditions.
Your legacy for wishes can take several forms, including:
Bequests: Make a gift to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario through your Will.
Life Insurance: Use an existing policy or create a new policy to make your donation.
Appreciated Securities: Donate appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds and take advantage of the best tax benefits.
A legacy gift should take your personal financial situation and needs into account. As with all estate matters, we recommend that you consult with your lawyer and/or financial advisor to determine what kind of legacy gift would be best for you, your heirs and your estate.
If you choose to make a planned gift to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
of Southwestern Ontario through a bequest in your Will, gift of life
insurance, RRSP or another planned giving vehicle, your professional
advisor will need to know our legal name and charitable business
number. Our legal name is Make-A-Wish Foundation® (S.W.O.) known as the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario. Our charitable business number is 11902 9494 RR0001.
Bequests
The most commonly planned gift is a charitable bequest. Making a bequest to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario in your Will allows you to make a gift from your estate. You can designate a specific gift amount, or contribute all or a portion of your estate.
Benefits include:
- Your cash resources won’t be affected while you need them during your lifetime.
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The final taxes to be paid on your estate may be significantly reduced, which can be a big advantage for your heirs.
Please note, if you die without a Will, the government will appoint a public trustee who will decide how the assets of your estate will be distributed. Make sure your wishes are honoured by having a Will.
Life Insurance
A gift of life insurance is a creative way to help build our long-term financial strength without diminishing your own. You can purchase a new life insurance policy and designate the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario as the beneficiary, or make us the beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy.
Benefits include:
- By paying small premiums during your lifetime, you can support wishes with a significant gift upon your death.
- You’ll receive tax credits on the premiums that you pay each year.
Gifting Securities Through Your Estate
You can donate publicly traded securities like stocks, bonds or mutual funds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario either during your lifetime or in your Will.
Thanks to the federal government’s elimination of capital gains tax on gifts of publicly traded securities like stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, when you donate appreciated securities to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario as part of your estate plans:
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You won’t have to pay any capital gains tax on appreciated securities if they are donated directly to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario.
- You or your estate will receive tax credits that will lower income tax payable.
Contact Us
To discuss any of the above ways to support wish granting now and in the future, please contact Lori Quick, Executive Director, at lori.quick@makeawish.ca or (519) 471-4900 ext. 22. Thank you!
Employee Giving
Workplace Campaigns
Today, many companies are looking to provide a link between charitable causes and their employees. We welcome the opportunity to participate in employee giving plans, corporate gift-matching programs and fund-raising events hosted by corporate partners. Foundation staff and committed volunteers also are available to educate your employees on our mission and support company campaigns.
If you would like to include the Make-A-Wish Foundation® in your existing employee giving campaign, or if your company does not have an employee giving program but would like to establish one in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, please ask the person responsible for your workplace giving program to contact Lori Quick at (519) 471-4900 ext. 22.
Matching Gift Funds
Many medium and large-sized companies offer a matching gifts program. Contact your human resources department to see if the Make-A-Wish Foundation qualifies for a company-matched gift. This is a great opportunity to increase the collective contributions from employee giving or the funds raised at a special event.
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