CanadaHelps Ensemble

The modern operating system for charity teams

Most charities are understaffed, juggling disconnected tools, and exposed to cyber risk. Ensemble unifies your core systems in one Canadian-built platform so you can work faster, reduce risk, and give time back to your team to focus on your mission.

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30,000+ charity partners • 3.9M donors • Billions processed for Canadian causes

Why Choose Ensemble?

Ensemble means together.
Inspired by 25 years alongside Canadian charities, we created Ensemble to reflect the warmth, teamwork, and inclusivity that power our sector. With CanadaHelps, you get tools and support designed to help your entire organization collaborate, communicate, and achieve more—together.

Big impact without the complexity

Close the capacity gap
Designed for understaffed, time‑strapped teams with approachable workflows and guided onboarding.

End tool sprawl
One place for your data, campaigns, and communications—no more knowledge loss when staff turn over.

Build cyber resilience
Secure, cloud-based infrastructure with sensible defaults to reduce risk and keep donor data safe.

Scale what works
Access modern, enterprise-grade capabilities at affordable costs through CanadaHelps’ 25 years of sector experience.

How Ensemble Helps Today —Faster Time to Value

  • Import your offline data quickly: Guided import from spreadsheets or other tools—without technical lift.
  • CRA‑compliant receipting: Instantly generate and manage tax receipts for every gift.
  • CanadaHelps data sync (coming soon): Automatically pulls your CanadaHelps donations, donors, and activity into Ensemble—so if you already use CanadaHelps, you’re up and running on day one
  • Centralize your work: Donations, campaigns, and communications in one place—so your team works as one.
  • Built for teams of all sizes: Simple setup, approachable workflows, bilingual support, and plans that fit your budget.
  • NEW! CanadaHelps Data Sync: Start with rich donor profiles on day one as donations from CanadaHelps flow directly into Ensemble, ready for receipting and donor follow‑up—no more exporting and importing spreadsheets.

What Changes in Week One with Ensemble

 

Consolidate donor records and clean up duplicates

Send CRA‑compliant receipts without manual work

Launch a donation page and start tracking results

Give teammates the access they need—without IT

The Future of Ensemble—Built With You

Ensemble is growing quickly, and we’re building it hand‑in‑hand with Canadian charities. Here’s what you can expect.

Tools that multiply your impact

To solve your biggest operational pain points, we’ll explore partnerships with best‑in‑class providers, so that charities can access enterprise‑grade tools without adding complexity—Think accounting, communications, impact management, and much more.

The ecosystem advantage

As more tools connect, everything gets easier and more effective. Your data stays in sync, your tasks take fewer steps, and each part of your workflow helps the next. It’s more powerful than any one feature on its own.

The experience advantage

CanadaHelps Ensemble is designed to be simple from day one. Clear steps, plain language, and features focused on the jobs charities do most—so your team can learn quickly, iterate easily, and see results fast.



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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ensemble?
Ensemble is the modern operating system for charity teams—bringing core fundraising, donor management, and communications into one secure, Canadian-built platform.

How does Ensemble help with cybersecurity?
Centralized, cloud-based infrastructure reduces risks from disconnected tools and shadow IT. You get sensible defaults, role-based access, and audit-ready records.

Who is CanadaHelps Ensemble for?
Small to medium‑sized Canadian charities that need simple, affordable donor management and fundraising tools, without an IT team.

Can I import my existing data?
Yes. We offer guided imports from spreadsheets and other tools to get you up and running quickly.

Do you support CRA‑compliant receipting?
Yes. Ensemble enables CRA‑compliant tax receipting and tidy donor records.

What support do you offer?
Bilingual support and practical onboarding help from a Canadian team that understands the sector.

What’s “Charity O/S”?
Charity O/S is what the platform was called before it was renamed CanadaHelps Ensemble. We have a long-term vision to bring together core fundraising tools and other operational capabilities—so all teams can access the same quality tech larger organizations enjoy.

Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you’re in control.
CanadaHelps

Why CanadaHelps

  • 25 years of trust: 30,000+ charity partners, 3.9M donors, billions processed for Canadian causes
  • Sector expertise: We understand small-team realities, compliance needs, and the Canadian context
  • Designed for affordability: We aggregate demand to unlock economies of scale and keep costs low
  • We’re a charity too: Our mission is to democratize access to modern fundraising technology

CanadaHelps is a Canadian registered charity. Our mission is to democratize access to affordable, modern fundraising technology for charities of all sizes.