FUNdraising toolkit

Below we’ve created a toolkit to make fundraising for the Jane/Finch Centre as accessible as possible. Included are “How-to’s,” FAQs, fundraising tips and other related resources.

With your help, we can maintain a safe space for multi-barriered youth, provide access to mental health services, offer settlement support for newcomers and continue programs for low-income seniors—addressing social isolation, food security, technology access and more.

Thank you for your support as a valued member of our community.

Why your support matters:

By supporting the Jane/Finch Centre, you help sustain essential programs and services such as youth programs, family support, employment assistance and community development initiatives. Your efforts empower individuals and families, address local needs, promote social equity and strengthen community bonds.

our mission

The Jane/Finch Centre is a community-based organization driven by passion, innovation and a strong commitment to social justice, community engagement and collaboration.

our vision

Our vision is a healthy Jane and Finch community - strong, inclusive, socially and politically active through diversity, opportunity and participation.

quickstart guide

1. set your goal

Before you begin your fundraiser, it’s important to set a goal that you can obtain. Once your goal is set, you can choose what type of fundraiser is best suited for you to meet that goal.

2. Choose your fundraiser

Brainstorm what types of events or campaigns you’d like to organize. Some ideas to get you started: an arts showcase or an auction, a dinner, a PWYC ticketed event, social media campaigns, a car wash, etc.

3. start a fundraising page

Start a fundraising page either on CanadaHelps OR choose a different type of fundraiser you’d like to host, then transfer the funds over after your fundraiser is over.

More info on CanadaHelps can be found here.

4. promote your campaign

Whether using the CanadaHelps fundraising portal or putting on your own event, promoting your fundraiser on a variety of social media channels will help you gain more traction and increase the reach of your fundraiser.

5. make your donation

Once your fundraiser has concluded, you can make your donation online via CanadaHelps or by other means listed below in the FAQs.

FAQs

  • Online: If you don’t do a fundraiser through our CanadaHelps portal, you can also make a donation online here.

    Cheque: Please make cheques payable to Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre with the address 108-4400 Jane Street, Toronto ON M3N 2K4

    E-Transfer: You can also send donations via e-transfer to donations@janefinchcetre.org.

  • The easiest way to ensure each donor receives a tax receipt is by setting up an online fundraising page. Personal fundraising pages can be set up on CanadaHelps here.

    E-receipts will be automatically sent to donors immediately.

  • To ensure a successful fundraiser, using a variety of tactics is crucial. Here are some tips for how to make your campaign more successful:

    • Use multiple social media channels to help promote your campaign

    • Utilize your email network to send out an ask

    • Use messaging catered to your audience, whether that be an individual or an organization

    • Follow-up with donors after the fundraiser and express gratitude for their contributions

  • If you have any questions, please reach out to Kirsten Desabrais, our Communications and Fundraising Manager, at kirstend@janefinchcentre.org.

resources

The Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre (also known as the ‘Jane/Finch Centre’ or JFC) is a multi-service, community-based organization with a strong focus on poverty reduction through resident engagement, capacity building and anti-oppression. We have a long history of innovation and response to community needs and priorities. For over 40 years, the organization has been strategically building the health and well-being of Jane and Finch in collaboration with residents, community leaders, community groups, organizations and partners from within the local community and beyond. With a resident-led Board of Directors, the Centre has always been a passionate and strategic organization which has won numerous best practice awards.

Jane/Finch Centre Description

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Download our 2022-2023 impact one-pager here:

Check out our 2022-2023 annual report below:

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You can find us on socials by clicking the links below:

donor call-to-action email template

Dear <NAME>,

I hope this email finds you well.

As you may know, I am fundraising for the Jane/Finch Centre (JFC), a multi-service, community-based organization in Toronto’s Jane-Finch neighbourhood.

I’m reaching out to you because I believe in the power of community support to create positive change. Your generosity and compassion can help us achieve our goal of <INSERT GOAL>, bringing us one step closer to fostering a healthier and thriving Jane-Finch community.

With your help, the Jane/Finch Centre can continue to provide critical community-based supports including settlement services, youth programming, financial empowerment initiatives and much more.

Your contributions are more than just a donation; they’re an investment in the health, wellbeing and future of the Jane-Finch community. Together, we can ensure that these services remain sustainable, accessible and essential for all who rely on them.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your consideration and support. Your generosity is the driving force behind everything we do at the Jane/Finch Centre, and we are immensely grateful to have you as a cherished member of our donor community.

If you're able to contribute, please visit <INSERT FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK> to make a donation. Thank you for your consideration and support.

Sincerely,

<NAME>

donor thank you email template

Dear <NAME>,

I hope this email finds you well. I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and care for helping me fundraising for the Jane/Finch Centre, and for helping me reach my goal of <INSERT GOAL>. Your support plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission to build a healthy and thriving Jane-Finch community.

The impact of donations are truly remarkable. In the past year alone, the Jane/Finch Centre has been able to support over 17,000 residents through a wide range of programs and services. From providing essential resources to youth to ensuring access to food, your support has touched countless lives and made a tangible difference in our community.

Without donor support, the Jane/Finch Centre’s impact would not be what it is today. Our settlement services have led to an incredible 82% of newcomers experiencing positive transformations in their overall health and wellbeing. Moreover, our youth space programming has seen a remarkable 150% increase in the participation of young girls from the community, demonstrating the growing need and reach of these initiatives.

Your contribution is not just a donation; it's an investment in the health, wellbeing and future of the Jane-Finch community. It enables us to adapt and respond to evolving needs, ensuring that our services remain sustainable, accessible and essential for all who rely on them.

Once again, thank you for your invaluable support and dedication to the Jane/Finch Centre. Your generosity is the driving force behind everything we do, and we are immensely grateful to have you as a cherished member of our donor community.

Sincerely,

<NAME>