Below is a collection of the most commonly asked questions related to the Gifts with Vision project. If your question isn't on the list, don't hesitate to info
giftswithvision [dot] ca (e-mail us).
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Can I give a gift in memory of a friend or loved one?
Yes. You can give a gift in memory of or in celebration of your friends and families. Acknowledgement cards will be sent to the person with the name and address you provide. When donating online, please leave details about your gift in the message box at checkout. -
How are gift catalogue items selected?
The church consulted with Mission and Service Fund partners and relevant stakeholders for projects with a limited timeframe and a separate budget. We asked them to suggest projects apart from our ongoing core funding that we could offer in the gift catalogue. -
Is my money considered a donation or a sponsorship? Do I get a tax receipt?
Your money is considered a donation and you will get a tax receipt. -
Who does the tax receipt go to—me or the gift recipient?
It goes to you (the donor). -
When will I get my tax receipt?
For orders placed in 2012, receipts will be issued in January, 2013. -
Why can't I have the tax receipt sent to the gift recipient? / Can you notify the gift recipient that I made a gift in their name?
By law, you must be shown as the donor and receive the charitable donation receipt. However, in the course of the order process, we make it possible for you to send an e-mail notification or print a card for the gift recipient letting them know that the gift has been made. -
How do I print out a receipt for myself so I know who received what gift from me?
At the end of the ordering process, you will be asked to print a PDF card or send an e-mail the recipient. You will also be sent a detailed confirmation e-mail. -
Will my gift be credited to my congregation's Mission & Service Fund goal?
Gifts with Vision is a program for those who wish to provide additional support to specific Mission and Service partners. This giving is recognized over and above the objectives that congregations set for the church's Mission and Service Fund. Gifts with Vision does not contribute to the General Fund of The United Church of Canada. All gift amounts go to the designated partners unless a donation is made to the Mission and Service Fund itself. -
Can I make a donation/give a gift to the Mission and Service Fund through Gifts with Vision?
Yes, you can give a gift to the Mission and Service Fund to use where it is most needed, by selecting the Mission and Service Fund gift option or by clicking the “Donate” link in the green bar above. -
How do I submit my donation? Do I have to go through my church?
To complete your order online, simply add items to your cart, and click the "Checkout" button at the top right of the screen. From here you can confirm your items, and proceed to online payment. You can also mail a cheque to us directly with the printed catalogue order form indicating the project(s) and total amount. You may also order by calling our UCRD customer service representatives at 416-253-5456 or 1-800-288-7365. -
Help! I accidentally placed my order twice!
Please provide the confirmation numbers for the orders and we will reverse one of them for you. Speak to one of our customer service representatives at 416-253-5456 or 1-800-288-7365 or send an infogiftswithvision [dot] ca (e-mail). -
Are some gift items better than others?
We are firmly committed to the work of all of our Mission and Service partners, and each gift is of value to both individuals and their community. -
How are prices determined for items in the gift catalogue?
Our Mission and Service partners are keenly aware of costs to run their programs and projects. With their help we have broken the total costs into “gift-sized” portions for individuals reading the catalogue. For groups or people who wish to make a large gift, please refer to our Extra Measures program or consult the United Church Foundation. -
How long does it take to transfer my money to the designated project(s)?
The transfers will happen over a period of months. The final payment will be made in June 2013. -
Can I receive a feedback report showing how my money is used?
We cannot provide individual reports to donors because of the great cost that would incur to the Mission and Service Fund. General reports will be posted online periodically. -
Does 100% of my money go to designated project(s)? Is any administration fee deducted?
All of your gift (minus the cost of printing and postage, up to 10%) goes to the designated projects. -
What if you raise more funds than expected for a particular item?
If by chance a gift idea is so popular that it becomes oversubscribed, additional gifts will be forwarded to that same partner to be used for the next greatest need. -
How do I find out more about Mission and Service partners?
Find out more about Mission and Service partners, and our Global Connections on The United Church of Canada website. -
How do I recommend an organization to be included in the catalogue?
To recommend a Mission and Service Fund partner organization for inclusion in next year's Gifts with Vision catalogue, please send us an infogiftswithvision [dot] ca (e-mail). -
Can I get more copies of the print catalogue?
Yes, although there is a limit of 10 copies for individuals and 20 copies for congregations. If you would like more copies than this, please send us an infogiftswithvision [dot] ca (e-mail) so that we may consider your request for higher numbers. -
Can I pay for my gifts by cheque or money order?
To pay for your gifts by cheque or money order, please download and print our order form (PDF), indicate your gift choice(s), and mail the form with your payment to the address shown on the form. You may also use the order form that accompanies print catalogues. You cannot pay by cheque or money order if you wish to place your gift order online. -
There's a typo on the page/I'm having problems with the PDF files/other website issues
Please send us an infogiftswithvision [dot] ca (e-mail) to let us know about the problem/issue or speak to one of our customer service representatives at 416-253-5456 or 1-800-288-7365.