Seventy percent of our revenue is derived from fundraising activities and donations. Through the generous support of our donors we are able to meet the unique needs of individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Please consider the Alzheimer Society of Calgary in your giving this year.
Proving Worthy of Your Trust
The Alzheimer Society of Calgary is an accredited adherent of Imagine Canada's Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code. Read more about Our Accountability or vew our Donor Bill of Rights.
Donate Online
Donate securely online through Canada Helps.
Monthly Giving
We can help you set up your donations in the form of a monthly gift.
Other Ways to Donate
A Win/Win for Donors and Charities
Securities are transferable certificates of ownership of investment products such as notes, bonds, stocks, futures contracts and options.
If you own products like these - in small or large amounts - and choose to donate one or more to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, you will receive a tax receipt that reflects the fair market value of the gift at the time it was transferred. You will not have to pay a capital gains tax on the amount the security appreciated between the time you got it and the time you donated it. The full measure of the gift can be enjoyed by the giver as well as the receiver. The Alzheimer Society of Calgary will always cash gifts of securities upon receipt, putting your gift to work immediately in the provision of services and programs.
To determine how to make an immediate or future gift of assets as part of your overall financial strategy, please contact a professional financial advisor.
To find out more about the gift acceptance policies of the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, please contact Tracy Neumann, Director of Development, at (403) 290-0110.
Gifts in Kind
We are grateful for donations of goods and services to be used to support our programs and services, as auction items or prizes at special events.
Memorial Gifts
These are donations made as expressions of condolence at the time of the death of a friend or family member.
Commemorative Gifts
These gifts are donations made to acknowledge an accomplishment or an event such as a birthday or anniversary of family or friends.
Third Party Events
We welcome the support of community groups and corporations in hosting fundraising events on our behalf.
Employee Donation Programs
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Encourage your employees to donate through payroll deduction or matching gift program.
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Partner with us and help us bring our programs and services to the community and your employees.
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United Way Donor Choice Program.
For more information on how you can help, contact our Fund Development team at (403) 290-0110 or by email at info@alzheimercalgary.com.
Planned Gifts
Planned gifts help to secure the Alzheimer Society of Calgary's future financial viability. Our Planned Giving program recognizes the support of donors who make arrangements for a future gift to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.
The Alzheimer Society of Calgary accepts the following Planned Gifts:
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Bequests – A gift in your will may provide tax considerations for your estate and support for the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.
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Securities – A gift of stock or other marketable securities provides tax advantages to the donor and a benefit to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary. The federal government's change in tax laws may make this an attractive gift for donors. Gifts of securities may be left to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary as a Planned Gift.
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Life Insurance – A gift of a life insurance policy has the potential to reduce your income tax and make a generous gift to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary. If you are considering this Planned Gift please contact us as there are several options to look at.
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RRSP and RRIFs – The change in tax laws offers tax considerations to the estate that may make this an attractive gift for donors.
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Gifts of Property – The Alzheimer Society of Calgary accepts gifts of property with consideration. If this Planned Gift is of interest to you please contact our Fund Development team at (403) 290-0110.