Donations FAQs
1. How do I donate to the SBC?
There are many ways you can
donate to the Sheela Basrur Centre and its many initiatives.
To our programs
Your
support goes furthest when you allow us to apply it directly to our programs. This
will also provide an opportunity for you to witness the impact and reach of our
awards and training courses. In
2015, the Sherwin family made a generous donation to the Centre’s student
programs in honour of their late aunt and former public health nurse, Alice
Sherwin. Their donation has made valuable international experiences and
training possible for the next generation of public health experts. Like the
Sherwins, you can also donate to our programs. Program donors
will be acknowledged and recognized on SBC promotional materials, platforms and
at our events.
To donate to a
specific SBC program please contact the Centre at:
Give to the Sheela
Basrur Fund
Contributions made to
the Sheela Basrur Fund are tax-deductible. Our partner, the Toronto
Foundation (TF), manages these donations and issues tax
receipts to our donors. You will receive a tax receipt in the mail
within a month of making your donation.
- Go to the Sheela Basrur Centre Fund webpage.
- Click on the “Donate to Fund” button.
- Complete the donation form and click on the “Contribute” button.
Telephone/mail donations can be made by contacting the Toronto Foundation (TF) :
Torey Kehoe
Donor Relations Coordinator
Toronto Foundation
33 Bloor Street East, Suite 1603 Toronto ON M4W 3H1
Tel: 416-921-2035 ext. 230 Fax: 416-921-1026
2. What does SBC do with the donations?
The donations we collect
support the Centre's
programs and activities and ensures the advancement of public health leaders
in the province.
Your generous
donations help fund programs like the Media Training Workshop, Don Low
Communications Fellowship, Student Travel Bursary and Communications Student
Award and the annual Sheela Basrur Centre Lecture.
These programs provide current and emerging
public health professionals access to experts in the media and public health sector, cutting-edge information
and knowledge, in addition to a wide range of communications resources.
Your donation will support us in
creating growth within the sector, bolstering the next generation of public
health professionals.
3. If I am donating to SBC why do I have to make my donation to the Toronto Foundation?
If you wish to receive a tax receipt for your
contribution, an endowment fund has been created for the Centre through our
partner, The Toronto Foundation. The Toronto Foundation manages donations on
behalf of not-for-profit/community organizations like the Sheela Basrur Centre, issuing tax receipts to our donors for their charitable gifts.
Alternatively,
you can also give directly to a specific
Sheela Basrur Centre program of your choice. Since SBC is not a registered charity, the Centre does
not issue tax receipts for these contributions. Program donors will be acknowledged and recognized on SBC promotional
materials, platforms and at our events.
Please see question #1 for more
information on giving to specific SBC programs.
4. Is the SBC a charity organization?
No, the SBC is not a registered charity. Like other small not-for-profit programs, we have a partnership with the Toronto Foundation that administers the donations on our behalf and issues tax receipts.
5. What is the Toronto Foundation?
The Toronto Foundation connects philanthropy with community needs and opportunities in order to make Toronto the best place to live, work, learn, and grow.
Established in 1981, the Toronto Foundation has grown to hold over $250 million in assets and to work with hundreds of concerned Torontonians and high-impact community organizations.
The Toronto Foundation is a registered, public, non-profit organization created for and by the people of Toronto.
6. Will I receive a tax receipt for my donation?
Donations made to the Sheela
Basrur Centre fund through the Toronto
Foundation are tax deductible. Donors will receive a tax receipt
in the mail from the Toronto Foundation within a month of making a
donation.
The
donations made to specific programs directly support a program of the donor’s
choice. Since SBC is not a registered charity, the Centre does not issue tax
receipts for these contributions. These donors will be acknowledged and recognized on SBC promotional
materials, platforms and at our events.
7. How does the Sheela Basrur Centre support public health in Ontario?
The Sheela Basrur Centre supports public
health in the province by offering professional development programs and
training courses to current and emerging public health professionals, equipping
them with the knowledge to communicate effectively on key issues.
8. How can I find out about Sheela Basrur Centre programs and events throughout the year?
- Receive the SBC newsletter by emailing SBC@oahpp.ca.
- Check the SBC website regularly for updates.
- You can also follow PHO Twitter to receive information on Sheela Basrur Centre initiatives.
9. Can I donate to a specific SBC event or initiative?
Yes, you can opt to donate to a specific event or program such as the annual Sheela Basrur Lecture or one of our awards.
Since SBC is not a registered charity, the Centre does not issue tax receipts for these contributions. Program donors will be acknowledged and recognized on SBC promotional materials, platforms and at our events.
Please see question #1 for more information on giving to specific SBC programs.
Email SBC@oahpp.ca to enquire about donating to SBC programs.