CanadaHelps Charity Referral Program

Share the Generosity & Earn Rewards: Charity Referral Program

Introducing our referral program

We believe generosity multiplies when we share it. That’s why we’re inviting some of our most trusted charity partners to take part in our exclusive referral program.

It’s a chance to share the tools you love with charities you believe in, and get rewarded along the way.

Have a CRA-registered charity in mind that’s ready to grow its fundraising?

Refer them to CanadaHelps. When they successfully register and begin fundraising, both you and the referred charity will unlock exclusive rewards.

It’s our way of saying thank you for growing the giving community with us and to help further generosity among Canadians.

Submit a Referral Today

Ready to Refer a Charity?

If a CRA-registered charity comes to mind—one looking to scale their digital fundraising and scale their impact—now’s the time to refer them.

Referring is quick and easy.

  1. Fill out a short form with your details and those of the charity you are referring.
  2. We’ll reach out to both you and the referred charity, and take care of the rest.
  3. Once they’re on board and fundraising, we’ll confirm your reward.

Let’s grow generosity—one connection at a time.




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What is a Successful Referral?

A referral is considered to be successful once the referred charity is registered, active, and fundraising with CanadaHelps.

You will receive the referral rewards if:

  • The referred organization is a CRA-registered charity
  • They begin fundraising using at least one of our tools: Customizable Donation Forms (CDFs), Event, or Peer-to-peer (P2P) AND
  • They raise $5 or more in revenue in 2 months via these tools

Once these criteria are met, your rewards will be confirmed and delivered. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

What You’ll Receive

As a thank you, when your referral leads to a successful registration, you will receive a transaction fee rebate on all donations for 2 months. Here are the details.

1.5% Rebate on Transaction Fees

When your referred charity begins fundraising with us, your charity will receive a 1.5% rebate on your platform transaction fees raised via CDFs, Events, and/or P2P tool.

  • Based on the donation volume for 2 months (from when the referred charity registers)
  • Up to a $1,000 maximum per successful referral
  • Your rewards will be confirmed and delivered after those 2 months

The more you raise, the more you save.

Submit a Referral Today

Still Have Questions?

Check out the FAQs below or reach out to us at charitylife@canadahelps.org

About the Program

What is the CanadaHelps Charity Referral Program?
It’s our way of saying thank you for helping other charities go digital with their fundraising. When you refer an eligible CRA-registered charity to CanadaHelps and they start fundraising with us, you’ll receive rewards.

Eligibility & Referrals

Who is eligible to be referred?


Any CRA-registered charity that:

  • Is not currently registered with CanadaHelps OR
  • Has registered but has not set up the following tools:

    • Customizable Donation Forms (CDF)
    • Events
    • Peer-to-Peer (P2P) fundraising

When you make a referral, we will let you know if or not the charity you referred is eligible for this program.

What is the deadline to refer a charity?
There is currently no deadline to refer a charity.

Can I refer more than one charity?
Yes! There’s no limit. Each successful referral qualifies for a separate reward. For more details, see the below FAQ on rewards for multiple successful referrals.

What if the charity I refer already uses those fundraising tools?


Only charities that haven’t set up our CDF, P2P, or Events tools are eligible. If they already use these tools, they unfortunately won’t qualify for this program. However, if they are registered with us but haven’t started using these tools, they are considered eligible. When you make a referral, we will let you know if or not the charity you referred is eligible for this program.

How do I submit a referral?
Just fill out this short form to refer a charity. We’ll take care of the rest.

Successful Referral Criteria

What counts as a successful referral?
When a charity sets up any of the CanadaHelps tools (CDF, Event or P2P) after they were referred, and earns $5 or more in the 2 months from referral via those tools.

What if my referred charity signs up but doesn’t raise funds?
Only referrals that result in $5+ raised via the eligible tools in 2 months are considered successful.

Rewards & Incentives

What rewards do I get for a successful referral?
You will receive a 1.5% transaction fee rebate for 2 months, up to a $1000, per referral. Here is how the transaction fee rebate is calculated:

  • 1.5% rebate applies to platform transaction fees on CDF, Events, and P2P tools
  • Calculated based on donation volume for 2 months (starting when the referred charity starts using fundraising tools)
  • Capped at $1,000 per successful referral
  • Paid out as a lump-sum reimbursement after those 2 months

When will I receive my reward?
All rewards will be confirmed and shared after the 2 months from when the referred charity starts fundraising.

What’s the full referral process?
  1. Referrer submits eligible charity via the referral form
  2. CanadaHelps contacts the referred charity
  3. Referred charity registers and/or begins fundraising with eligible tools
  4. If the referred charity raises $5 in the 2 months from registering, the referral is marked successful
  5. Rewards issued to referrer and referee after those 2 months

Do I receive rewards for every successful referral?
Yes, you receive a reward for every successful referral. For eg, if your referrals lead to 3 successful referrals, your organization will receive a 1.5% transaction fee rebate for 2 months, up to $3,000.

Other Questions

Are referral rewards taxable?
No. Referral rewards—like fee rebates and promotional features—aren’t considered taxable income for registered charities and shouldn’t trigger CRA reporting, as long as they’re used to support your organization’s charitable work.

Can I refer my own organization using a different email or name?
Self-referrals are not allowed and will result in disqualification from the program.

What if I have questions about the program?


We’re here to help! Reach out to our team at charitylife@canadahelps.org and we’ll be happy to assist.

Where can I find the Terms and Conditions for this program?
You can find Terms and Conditions for this program below, or reach out to our team at charitylife@canadahelps.org if you don’t find what you are looking for there.

What if my colleague and I both refer the same charity?
If the referral is successful, your charity will receive the reward for that referral once. Rewards are issued per referred charity, not per individual within the same organization.

What if my colleague and I refer different charities?
If both referrals are successful, your charity will be eligible for rewards for each successful referral—there’s no limit to how many eligible charities you can refer.

Terms & Conditions

This referral program is available to select CanadaHelps customers only. Eligible referrers have been chosen based on their active use of our fundraising tools, engagement with CanadaHelps marketing activities, and are in good standing as customers.

To qualify as an eligible referral, the referred charity must be a CRA-registered charity that has not set up CanadaHelps’ Customizable Donation Forms (CDFs), Events, or Peer-to-Peer (P2P) tools.

A successful referral is one in which the referred charity raises a minimum of $5 using at least one of the following tools: CDF, Events, or P2P, in 2 months from registering.

Referral Rewards:

Rewards are offered as part of this program. These benefits are intended to support charitable work and do not constitute personal gain. As such, they are not considered taxable income by the CRA and should not trigger any special reporting requirements when used appropriately by the registered charity.

Misuse & Disqualification:

CanadaHelps prohibits self-referrals and misuse of the program. Examples of prohibited conduct include, but are not limited to:

  • Referring your own organization under a different name or email.
  • Creating multiple fake referrals.
  • Using misleading claims or unauthorized CanadaHelps branding.
  • Spamming individuals or organizations with unsolicited or irrelevant referral requests.

CanadaHelps reserves the right to modify or terminate the program at any time, and to disqualify participants who violate these terms. In the event of program termination or significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice.

If you are disqualified from participating in the referral program and believe this was in error, you are welcome to contact us to discuss or appeal the decision. We are committed to maintaining a fair and transparent process for all participants.

Privacy & Data Use:

Information collected through this referral program will be used to communicate with both the referring and referred charities about the program and may be used for CanadaHelps marketing purposes. Charities can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time. We are committed to handling all personal and organizational data responsibly, with industry-standard safeguards in place to ensure data privacy and security. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.