Yes. You can make a donation to a Individual on a team or you can make a general team donation.
Where should I mail donation cheques?
All donations should be mailed to: CMHA York and South Simcoe 1101 Nicholson Rd, Unit 5 Newmarket, ON L3Y 9C3 If you are mailing cheques, please include a pledge form or donation form, detailing participant and donor information. You can print a pledge form here. You can print a donation form here.
Who should I make my cheque out to?
Please make all cheques payable to: CMHA York and South Simcoe. Please make sure that in the memo it says Mental Health in Motion and that you include a pledge form, ordonation form indicating the participant and donor.
How do I find a participant's personal fundraising webpage?
Click on the little magnifying glass icon along the top navigation menu and begin typing the first or last name. Your options will display as you type.
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to a participant's fundraising account?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If an online donation does not post within 5 minutes, please contact us.
What happens if I check the checkbox to "cover processing fees"?
If you check this checkbox, you will be charged the amount indicated next to the checkbox. This amount will also be visible to the non-profit. However, on the fundraising page, your intended - initial donation amount will be displayed.
Are donations tax-deductible?
All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For Non-Canadian donations made online with a credit card, will the amount entered be in CND dollars?
Yes. For all Non-Canadian donations made online with a credit card, the amount entered in the online donation form will be in CND dollars.
Do all donors who mail their donations receive a receipt?
Any donor who mailed their donation and provided an address will receive a receipt via mail once the donation has been processed.
Do all donors who contribute online receive a receipt?
Yes, anyone who donates online, regardless of the amount, will receive a receipt via email.
What is CMHA York and South Simcoe's Charitable Business Number?
A Registered Charitable Business number identifies CMHA York and South Simcoe as a non-profit Organization. CMHA York and South Simcoe Charitable Business Number is 12363 5534 RR0001
Fundraising FAQs
What can I do if a cheque is written out to me personally?
If a donation cheque has been written out to you personally, you may endorse the back of the cheque and mail it in with a completed pledge form to CMHA York and South Simcoe.
Can I mail in a cash donation?
It is not a good idea to send a cash donation in the mail. You may drop off the cash at CMHA York and South Simcoe or bring it on the day of the event, along with your information.
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to my page?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If your donation does not post within 5 minutes, please contact CMHA York and South Simcoe.
Can I enter a cheque online?
You can't enter a cheque online. What you can do is enter a cheque as a pledge. This can be done in the fundraising section of your headquarters page. The status of the cheque will be pending until it is received by CMHA York and South Simcoe.
A donor is requesting a Tax ID number; what is that and how can I get it?
A Registered Charitable Business number identifies CMHA York and South Simcoe as a non-profit Organization. CMHA York and South Simcoe Charitable Business Number is 12363 5534 RR0001 Many donors will request this number to validate their donation as tax-deductible.
Not all of my donors are showing up in the Honour Roll. Why?
As your donors make a contribution, they have the option of whether or not they want to appear in the Honour Roll.
Where can I find a list of the people who have donated to me?
Log in with your email and password to visit your headquarters page. Select ‘My Fundraising Report' on the left side. You will then find a list of all of your donors as well as a list of all donors to your team .
How can I send a thank you email to my donors?
To easily send thank-you emails to donors, follow these steps:
Log in to your fundraiser dashboard by clicking the "My HQ" link in the top right
Click "My Fundraising Report" in the left sidebar
Locate the donor/donation you'd like to thank, and click "Send Email" (If the donor didn't submit their email address, this option is unavailable.)
Type the message in the pop-up window, and click "Send Email"
Why am I receiving emails telling me that I've received a donation?
You are receiving these emails because we would like to keep you updated on your fundraising efforts. If you wish to stop receiving these updates, please login to your headquarters and edit your account preferences.
Website FAQs
What is my personal page URL?
A personal URL is a shortened link to your team or personal page that you can send to friends and family in emails. A personal URL will look like this https://www.cmhainmotion.ca/ben.
Can a donor add a dedication message that appears in my fundraising honour roll?
When a donor makes a donation online, they can enter text to appear on the fundraising honour roll. This may be the donor's name, or it could be something like "From the whole Wolf family" or "In Memory of Aunt Cathy".
Event FAQs
Are there special requirements to participate in the 60 km ride?
We recommend that riders on the 60 km use a bike with 27.5 inch wheels or greater. Roads for this event are not closed to traffic. This route takes you on country roads where you will be required to follow the rules of the road for cyclists.