The Alberta Cancer Foundation is partnering with F2F Direct Consulting in Alberta communities to develop our powerful base of monthly donors. Every day, Albertans join Alberta’s cancer-free movement.

Direct interpersonal engagement with Albertans is one of the most effective and meaningful ways we can reach out to donors. Did you know that every day, 53 Albertans hear the words “you have cancer”? Monthly donors are integral in providing a stable source of funding for progress in cancer research, prevention, and care taking place right here at cancer centres in Alberta. By becoming a monthly donor, tax receipts are consolidated and delivered to the donor once a year. This practice not only lowers administration costs, but is an environmentally-friendly option for keeping track of charitable gifts.

Our Fundraising Ambassadors visit Albertans who have an established relationship with the Alberta Cancer Foundation throughout the day but not after sunset. Our presence engaging the public in retail and grocery stores, as well as farmers markets, is restricted to a particular venue’s hours of operation.

Our fundraisers are paid in accordance with Imagine Canada, Canada Revenue Agency and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) guidelines. We do not pay commissions nor are Fundraising Ambassadors evaluated on the value of the donations they receive from the public. Their goal is to engage donors in a meaningful and informative discussion to demonstrate the impact that donor generosity has on cancer research – and the role Albertans can play by becoming monthly donors.

Practicing transparency and promoting truthful awareness in identifying our Fundraising Ambassadors as legitimate is very important to us. When a fundraiser knocks on your door or is seen at a venue in your neighbourhood, please check to ensure they have identification badges and branded attire. Also, our Fundraising Ambassadors will have our toll-free number handy so you can call to verify the Fundraising Ambassador’s legitimacy. Furthermore, photos of our current Fundraising Ambassadors are available at www.albertacancer.ca/fundraising-ambassadors.

Please feel free to call (1.866.412.4222) or email if you have any questions or concerns.

Our campaign does not target any specific age group and our Fundraising Ambassadors only knock on the doors of Albertans who have an established donor relationship with the Alberta Cancer Foundation. At venues, our Fundraising Ambassadors are encouraged to sign up supporters from a wide age group and are trained to be mindful and respectful of everyone they interact with.

Monthly giving is the most cost effective way to support cancer research and sees a return of about 80 % to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. It helps us reduce overall fundraising costs and ensures that we can provide ongoing support for research programs.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept cash or coin gifts at the door. This helps to protect both the donor and fundraiser. If you wish to make a gift, please note that we will accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and credit card payments.

Our door-to-door fundraisers carry iPads to collect donor information and show videos from the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Rather than walking through your neighbourhood with a backpack and binder full of sensitive donor information, using iPads allow our fundraisers to collect your information. After you’ve clicked “submit” your information dissappers from the iPad and sent to a secure FTP for processing. A few other reasons our fundraisers use iPads include:

• Payment Card Industry compliant and safe way to interact
• Information is uploaded to server and processed immediately
• We strictly adhere to all National Standard of Canada Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information (the “CSA Model Code”) and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Ensuring the safety of your banking information is our top priority. All data entered into the iPad will be removed from the iPad as soon as the information has successfully been uploaded to our servers. This means, even if our fundraisers lose their iPad, your banking information will not be available. Also, we strictly adhere to all National Standard of Canada Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information (the “CSA Model Code”) and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Becoming a monthly donor means less clutter – but we’ll need to send you a few items for confirmation. You will receive an SMS text message after providing your basic personal information and before submitting your credit card or banking information. An email notification will be sent within minutes of agreeing to the donation. Also, the fundraiser will also leave you a welcome package thanking you for your support and letting you know about the programs you’re supporting. Finally, every year, we will mail your consolidated tax receipt.

While we are sorry to see you go, we understand that circumstances arise that require you to cancel. You can cancel at any time by calling 1.866.412.4222. You can also reduce, increase or change your donation amount or schedule.