FAQ
About fundraise for NYGH
What is “Fundraise for NYGH”?
Fundraise for NYGH is an online platform to create your own fundraising page so that you can raise funds for NYGH in the way that is most meaningful to you.
How do my fundraising efforts help North York General Hospital?
North York General Foundation is dedicated to raising and stewarding funds to support exceptional health care at North York General Hospital, one of Canada’s leading community teaching hospitals that provides the highest quality of care to some 500,000 people in North York and beyond. Your donations will support the hospital’s most urgent needs, including equipment replacement and upgrades, new technology, new care environments and applied research.
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 an individual fundraising page to share why NYGH is important to you, or how NYGH 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 emailing family, friends and colleagues to support your fundraiser.
You can also create a team fundraising page and recruit family, friends, colleagues and classmates to fundraise with you.
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 NYGH?
Yes, in most cases you can direct donations raised through your fundraiser to a specific area at North York General Hospital. Please use the drop-down menu on the Fundraise for NYGH registration page to select the area you would like to fundraise for. If 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 NYGF logo for fundraising posters and other material related to my fundraiser?
Yes. All posters and materials with the NYGH logo must be reviewed by North York General Foundation for approval. Email us at fundraise@nygh.on.ca with your request. Please include the material you’d like to use the logo on.
How can NYGH help me with my event?
We hope your online fundraising page will be very helpful to you as you plan and carry out your event.
NYGF can provide:
- online tools to create 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 NYGH
- approval of the use of the NYGH logo
NYGF is unable to provide:
- 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
- staff or volunteer help for your event
- access to donor or member contact information
- 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 Offline Donation form and use it to record your donations. Mail your donations and the Offline 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 Foundation. Once we receive all necessary information, a tax receipt can be issued to donor(s). Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 and above and in accordance with CRA guidelines.
Please allow 2-3 weeks from receipt of the Offline Donation Form for processing.
How are tax receipts issued?
Tax receipts are issued automatically for online donations of $20 or more. For offline donations please follow the process above.
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 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.