A powerful way to help animals: Giving through donor-advised funds
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As Donor-Advised Fund Day on October 8th approaches, discover how you can make a lasting impact for animals through strategic, flexible giving.
Make your generosity go further for animals
Every day, animals around the world face suffering, from exploitation in wildlife tourism to the impacts of climate change and industrial farming. If you're looking for a meaningful, flexible way to create change, a donor-advised fund (DAF) can help you support animals when it matters most.
As Donor-Advised Fund Day (October 8th) approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore how this growing giving option can align with your values and help build a better future for animals.
What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)?
A donor-advised fund is a simple and tax-efficient way to give to charities. Broadly defined by Imagine Canada,
“A DAF is a charitable giving vehicle. It is initially established through an up-front donation by a donor – such as an individual philanthropist or family – to an independent organization, typically a foundation or financial institution. While the donor advises how funds are distributed, all administrative, operating and governance matters remain the purview of the independent organization.”
When you contribute to a DAF, you receive an immediate tax receipt. From there, you can recommend gifts to registered charities (like World Animal Protection Canada) whenever you're ready.
Why more Canadians are choosing donor-advised funds
Donor-advised funds are one of the fastest-growing ways to give. They make it easier to support the causes you care about in a thoughtful and impactful way.
Here’s why donors are making the switch:
- Convenience: One contribution, one tax receipt, and streamlined giving
- Flexibility: Recommend grants when it suits you, now or in the future
- Strategic impact: Plan your giving to have the greatest effect over time
- Family engagement: Involve loved ones in building a shared legacy for animals
Your impact: protecting animals worldwide
When you recommend a grant to World Animal Protection through your DAF, you help tackle some of the biggest challenges animals face today.
Your support helps:
- End wildlife exploitation, including harmful entertainment practices
- Improve farm animal welfare and promote sustainable food systems
- Protect animals in emergencies in need of urgent care
- Advocate for stronger laws and policies that safeguard animals
Together, we’re working toward a world where animals live free from suffering and your support plays a vital role in making that vision a reality.
How to give through your existing donor-advised fund
Making a gift is quick and easy:
- Log in to your donor-advised fund account
- Search for World Animal Protection Canada
- Recommend a grant in the amount you choose
If you’d like your gift to support a specific area of our work, our team is here to help you direct your impact.
Celebrate Donor-Advised Fund Day by helping animals
By recommending a grant to World Animal Protection, you can take a meaningful step toward ending animal suffering and protecting wildlife for generations to come.
Ready to make a difference?
Connect with our team to learn how your giving can create the greatest impact for animals.