How Givium Works

How Givium Works

SIMPLE GIVING. COLLECTIVE IMPACT. STRONGER COMMUNITIES.

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Givium creates community Causes

Givium brings together trusted local charities into purpose-aligned Causes based on shared community priorities — making it easier to support causes that matter close to home.
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You choose a Cause and give monthly

Residents make one simple monthly donation to the Cause that reflects the impact they want to support.
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Your donation creates ongoing local impact

Your monthly contribution is distributed across participating charities, providing consistent, reliable support to organizations strengthening your community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I select more than one Cause? 

Yes. You’re welcome to support multiple Causes at the same time. The minimum monthly contribution for your first selected Causes is $10. For any additional Causes, you may contribute as little as $5 per month. This flexibility allows you to direct your generosity where it matters most to you.

How are donations distributed within a Cause? 

All donations made to a specific Cause are shared equally among the charities within that Cause. This ensures balanced, fair support for each organization and helps maximize the collective impact of your contribution across the community.

Do the charities included in a Cause ever change? 

Yes. Charities within a Cause may be updated from time to time. We regularly review each Cause to ensure participating charities continue to align with the Cause’s purpose and deliver meaningful impact within the community.

Does Givium charge a fee? 

To keep Givium running and connecting donors with local Causes, 6.9% goes toward supporting the platform. It’s still below typical fundraising costs, helping charities focus fully on their work.

How does contributing through Givium help local charities?

Traditional fundraising can cost charities 20–40% of what they raise. Givium removes that burden so more resources stay focused on impact.


When donors give through Givium:

- charities receive funding without campaigns or events

- there’s no fundraising workload or upfront cost

- monthly giving creates predictable support

- administrative tasks are reduce

- more energy stays focused on mission and impact


Even after processing costs, charities typically receive about 90% of each donation—making Givium an efficient, sustainable way to strengthen local Causes.


Givium helps charities do more good with less effort, while giving donors confidence that their generosity is working smarter for the community.

Do I receive a tax receipt for my donation? 

At this time, tax receipts are not available. We have applied to the CRA to become a registered charity, a process that typically takes 12–15 months. While awaiting approval, we’re launching Givium as a pilot in Windsor to learn from the community. To thank and support our donors, at the end of 2026 we will make a one-time contribution equal to 20% of all donations from Windsor-Essex residents. This amount will be distributed proportionately to each Fund based on the support it received during the year.

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