Every year, Giving Tuesday, also known as Mardi Je Donne, is celebrated as the world’s most important day dedicated to generosity. It follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday, emphasizing the importance of supporting causes, organizations, and people you care about.
Additionally, you can give with the help of your points or earn points by giving. Here are a few ideas to help you give generously.
Milesopedia encourages you to support the Air Canada Passport de rêve Raffle for Opération Enfant Soleil, a project that brings people together and inspires hope.
By purchasing raffle tickets, you contribute to the cause of Opération Enfant Soleil and have a chance to win the Grand Prize, valued at $172,000 and including:
As an added bonus, you’ll also receive coupons, including a 15% discount on scheduled Air Canada flights in North America, Mexico and the Caribbean! There are also 18 secondary prizes up for grabs, with the draw taking place on March 20, 2025. Tickets are available in limited quantities, Giving Tuesday is the perfect time to participate.
Did you know that most point donations may also qualify for a donation tax credit? It will usually take a few weeks before you receive your tax receipt, but be aware that your points have a monetary value for the organizations and that you should, in most cases, receive a receipt eligible for a tax credit following your donation. Please note that most non-profit organizations only issue a tax receipt for donations over $25.
Here are some programs that offer the option of redeeming points for charitable donations.
Aeroplan is partnered with over 300 organizations to enable you to donate points. You can choose from the causes that are important to you and donate 1,000, 2,500, 5,000, 20,000 points or simply select the amount of your choice.
You can donate your Marriott Bonvoy points to over 35 organizations around the world. Visit this page to explore your options. With the help of an interactive chart, you can choose the organization that best align with the causes you care about.
Plus, from December 3 to 10, 2024, Marriott Bonvoy is committed to matching your donation by adding 5 points for every point donated in support of organizations such as: World Central Kitchen, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Legal Defense Fund.
If you have the National Bank World Elite Mastercard or any other credit card that allows you to collect points at NBC, you can use them to make a donation to one of the following organizations:
If you’re short on ideas for redeeming your AIR MILES miles, take advantage of Giving Tuesday to make a donation to one of these three organizations:
The choice is more limited, but if your American Express credit cards allow you to earn a lot of Membership Rewards points, you can donate them to Save the Children for a redemption rate of 1,000 points per $10.
Please note: In this case, it is specified that no tax receipt will be issued for these donations in points.
Most other loyalty programs offer similar options for redeeming points for charitable donations. To participate in Giving Tuesdaywe invite you to visit the points redemption page of your rewards program of choice to verify the organizations they support.
Be sure to read the terms and conditions when redeeming points for a donation to an organization, so that you know whether or not you will receive a tax receipt.
The beauty of online donations is that it is also possible to earn reward points since credit card payments are often accepted.
We invite you to visit the Giving Tuesday website and find the organization(s) you’d like to support today.
Paying by credit card can help you reach a minimum spending threshold to unlock a welcome bonus. Some organizations even give you the option of making a monthly contribution to a cause; this can help you take advantage of the monthly welcome offer from cards like the American Express Cobalt® Card for example, in addition to supporting a cause on an ongoing basis.
That way, everyone wins!
At this busy time of year, it’s easy to join the global movement at Giving Tuesday by making an online donation to the charity of your choice. It only takes a few minutes and makes a real difference. To find an organization that matches your values, consult this CanadaHelps directory.
A reminder that your donations to charitable organizations are eligible for a tax credit, upon presentation of a tax receipt. You can view the charitable tax credit rates here. For example, in Quebec, donations of less than $200 are eligible for a 20% tax credit and this amount increases to 24% for amounts over $200.
Giving is always a good idea; we do it above all to make a difference and have a positive impact, but it’s good to know that our gestures are in turn rewarded, whether in terms of tax or reward points.
Whether it’s through points, cash, or participating in the Air Canada Passeport de rêve, supporting and contributing to causes and organizations is something we can do year-round. However, Giving Tuesday is the perfect time to do so, especially with the holiday season approaching. It is often said that every cent makes a difference, but we really mean it. In this case, we would even say that every point can make a difference!
Giving Tuesday is the Global Day of Generosity, encouraging individuals and organizations to give generously in order to positively transform their community and the world. Whether it’s giving your time, helping out or making a donation, every gesture counts.
Giving Tuesday always takes place on the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year, Giving Tuesday takes place on December 3, 2024.
The best way to contribute to Giving Tuesday is to make a donation to the organization of your choice, whether in cash, reward points or by entering a draw such as the Air Canada Passport de rêve for Opération Enfant Soleil.
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