Give a Tribute Gift

Dedicate a donation to someone special, or in memory of a loved one, and you will help change the future families for generations to come!

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Donate in memory or in honour of someone special.

Your gift in honour will empower hardworking women and men, trapped in poverty to start and grow small businesses through microfinance, training, and support. The impact is immediate – food on the table, adequate shelter, improved health, and access to education. As businesses grow the ripple effect of transformation extends to families, communities, and future generations. That’s the potential of opportunity!

Gift a gift today that has a lasting impact.

How to Send a Tribute Gift

1. Complete your donation

Select the desired amount for your tribute gift and check the box to "Dedicate this donation". Then, click "Donate Now" and follow the steps to complete your donation.

2. Check your email

Head to your inbox and locate the email to complete your tribute gift. Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as well. Open the email and click the "Complete my dedication" button.

3. Customize your e-card

Complete the required details to customize your e-card. You will be able to choose from one of three designs and add a custom message.

To send your e-card to a group, enter your own email address as the recipient to receive a copy of the e-card that you can forward to multiple addresses.

Send your gift now!

Give with confidence.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Opportunity International Canada is a registered charity in Canada (#87751 6385 RR0001). Donations generate charitable tax receipts in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines (canada.ca/charities-giving).

Charitable tax receipts are distributed annually in early February for the previous year. If you have any questions about your gift or require an immediate receipt, please email connect@opportunityinternational.ca.

Can I give through email transfer?

Yes! We accept email transfer donations to donations@opportunityinternational.ca. We recommend this for larger donations to save on transaction fees!

Is my donation and personal information secure?

Blackbaud processes your donation on behalf of Opportunity International Canada. To protect your credit card information, when used according to manufacturer’s instructions, Blackbaud:

Encrypts personal and credit card information during all transactions.
Sends an automated confirmation email for all transactions.

When making an online donation, your credit card information is not stored and we will not share your personal identity outside of our organization.

If you have any concerns, please contact our privacy officer.

How can I make a gift of stock?

Opportunity International Canada gratefully accepts gifts of securities.

Learn more about donating stock.

Do I receive a charitable receipt for my donation?

How will my gift be used?

Your donation will be credited to the program/project requested. Your gift is being accepted with the understanding that when the need for the program/project has been met, the remaining restricted donations will be used where most needed.

Learn more about donating to Opportunity International Canada.