Third-party fundraisers are a great way to support MitoCanada and the MitoCommunity!

What is a third-party fundraiser?

A third-party fundraiser is an event or activity planned, organized and implemented by an individual, community group or company that does not work for MitoCanada but wishes to support our activities. Acting independently and with MitoCanada’s approval, third-party fundraisers are an essential way to raise funds to help us carry out our work and achieve our vision of creating a world where all lives are powered by healthy mitochondria.

If you are interested in hosting a third-party fundraiser for MitoCanada, please review our Third-Party Guide and submit the “Start a Fundraiser” form using the buttons below, and a MitoCanada fundraising representative will contact you.

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Third-Party Guide

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Steps for planning your own fundraiser

Ways to Fundraise

Fundraiser FAQs

Community Fundraisers

“My family and I began hosting our third-party fundraiser, called Frankie G Pub Night, in January 2014. My son, Frankie, passed away on May 14, 2013. Our family and friends (including Frankie’s dad and I) had never heard of mitochondrial disease so we thought hosting an event would be a great way to get everyone together in Fankie’s memory and raise awareness for mitochondrial disease.”   Celia McGrath

Steps for Planning Your Own Fundraiser

Ways to Fundraise

Fundraiser FAQs

Yes. Please work with MitoCanada’s fundraising team to determine which area you’d like the proceeds to go towards. You can also choose to have the proceeds support the areas of highest need.

No. MitoCanada will not cover expenses for third-party fundraisers. Third-party event organizers are responsible for managing their budget so costs are covered using non-donation revenues (such as registration fees, ticket sales, sponsorships, live or silent auction, raffles, 50/50 draw(s), food/beverage sales, product sales). As per CRA regulations, donations collected at the event cannot be used to cover fundraiser expenses.

Due to limited staff and resources, MitoCanada cannot guarantee volunteer support at your fundraiser; however, we are happy to discuss the timing and scope of your fundraiser and to help if possible.

Yes. If you choose to hold a raffle or 50/50 draw, MitoCanada can apply for a raffle licence from your province. As the licence is issued under MitoCanada’s name, 100% of the raffle or 50/50 proceeds must come to MitoCanada, and a MitoCanada representative must be at the event during the raffle or draw.

It depends on the type of support your attendees are providing. A tax receipt will be issued if an attendee donates $20 or more. A tax receipt cannot be issued if an attendee purchases a silent or live auction item, raffle or 50/50 ticket. MitoCanada follows CRA regulations. If you have questions regarding tax receipting, please  see Gifting and receipting – Canada.ca or reach out to us.

We would be thrilled to thank you in person. When you are ready to submit the funds you’ve raised, we’d like to arrange a time to meet and take a picture of you holding the “big cheque,” if you’re open to doing so.

Our Community Fundraisers