Donor information
Fundraising partners
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) works with a variety of fundraising partners to raise the funds needed to advance critical conservation work across Canada.
Some of our partners go out in the community to have conversations with members of the public to both raise awareness about NCC and encourage them to support us by committing to a monthly donation to protect Canada’s natural spaces and the species that live there.
NCC works with two reputable face-to-face fundraising agencies: Public Outreach and Globalfaces Direct. We personally train our face-to-face fundraisers to be passionate ambassadors for NCC by providing them with in-depth training, where they gain insights into our history, mission and programs.
You may encounter our face-to-face fundraisers on the street or going door to door in the following areas: Greater Vancouver Area, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax.
NCC’s fundraisers can be easily identified by the NCC-branded lanyard they’re wearing, which shows their name and photo. They may also be wearing NCC-branded items, like a bright green vest, with the NCC logo on the front and back, and/or an NCC-branded baseball cap or beanie. Our team uses electronic tablets to collect and temporarily store donor data. They will never accept cash gifts.
Steady, reliable support from monthly donors is the ongoing action that nature needs most. Monthly donations continuously protect breathtaking Canadian landscapes and wildlife, unlocking nature’s ability to counter the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Consistent support from monthly donors provides us with the ability to plan long-term conservation projects and the flexibility to leverage funds as soon as vital conservation opportunities arise.
NCC works closely with Public Outreach and Globalfaces Direct to ensure your information remains secure and confidential. You or our fundraiser will enter and submit your information into a secure tablet that bears the NCC logo, and your information will be encrypted.
If you signed up using a credit card, your first donation to NCC will be processed on the spot and your gift will be confirmed immediately by an email receipt. New monthly donors can expect to receive a phone call to verify that the information we collected is accurate. Our trusted telephone verification centre call numbers are:
514-418-0032
604-343-1013
604-800-3731
438-899-7024
647-977-9295
888-505-0270
NCC will be in touch by email to welcome you aboard and introduce you to our team and the work you are making possible.
Not ready to give in person? No problem! You can still sign up today to protect your favourite Canadian landscapes and the iconic species that live there.
Tele-fundraising is a cost-effective way for NCC to generate vital funds for our conservation work while sharing updates about our programs with thousands of people across the country. This includes calling and sending SMS text messages to donors periodically throughout the year. We deeply value the feedback and support of our donors and are grateful when they take the time to engage with us over the phone.
NCC's tele-fundraising campaigns are conducted by two reputable agencies: Fundraising Direct and Public Outreach. To ensure that our fundraisers are knowledgeable and passionate ambassadors for NCC, we provide comprehensive training workshops where they learn about our history, mission and programs. We take pride in the expertise, enthusiasm and professionalism of our fundraising partners.
Telephone fundraisers representing NCC primarily contact individuals who have previously interacted with or supported us. Occasionally, we also conduct cold-calling campaigns to reach new audiences.
Our fundraisers are equipped to:
- answer questions about NCC’s conservation efforts and ongoing projects; and
- provide details about a donor’s past gift history upon request, ensuring transparency and trust.
SMS messages are usually sent before or after a phone call and may include URLs linked to our website: natureconservancy.ca.
Official phone numbers
Our tele-fundraising calls are typically made from these phone numbers: 514-228-2805 and 289-509-0650.
Our SMS messages are typically sent from 416-548-4799.
If you have any concerns or questions about the validity of a call or SMS message, please contact our supporter services team at 1-800-465-8005 or supporter.services@natureconservancy.ca.
Review our privacy policy to see how we are keeping your personal and financial information safe.
If you have any questions about our face-to-face fundraising or tele-fundraising, please contact our supporter services team at 1-800-465-8005 or supporter.services@natureconservancy.ca.
Other frequently asked questions
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is Canada's leading national private land conservation organization. A non-profit organization, we partner with individuals, corporations, other non-profit organizations and governments at all levels to protect our most important natural treasures — the natural areas that sustain Canada’s plants and wildlife. We secure properties (through donation, purchase, conservation agreement and the relinquishment of other legal interests in land) and manage them for the long term.
Since 1962, with the help of our donors and supporters and partners, NCC has helped conserve 20 million hectares of ecologically significant land, coast to coast to coast. To learn more, click here.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is a registered charity. Our charitable registration number is 11924 6544 RR0001. Our legal name is The Nature Conservancy of Canada.
NCC works hard to ensure the best value for our supporters' dollars. Over the past years, we have spent 19 per cent or less of donated funds on administration and fundraising. This means 81 cents of each dollar goes directly to the protection of Canada's natural areas.
Each year, since 2010, MoneySense magazine has ranked NCC as the top environmental charity and one of the most efficient and responsible charities.
For more information on how we allocate our funds, download our annual reports here.
You will automatically receive a tax receipt for income tax purposes when you make a donation of $10 or more. If you donate online, you will receive your tax receipt by email. If you make your gift over the phone or by mail, your receipt will be sent through the postal service, unless otherwise specified. Please note that in order to qualify for a 2024 tax receipt, donations made by mail must be received in a postmarked envelope dated on or before December 31, 2024. All donations made by cheque must also be dated on or before December 31, 2024.
There are many ways you can help conserve Canada’s natural spaces. To make a donation, monthly gift or tribute gift, click here. To learn more about other ways to give, including donating land, click here.
Yes. To make a donation by telephone, please call our Supporter Services team toll-free at 1-800-465-8005.
Yes. If you prefer to donate by cheque, please make the cheque payable to "The Nature Conservancy of Canada" and mail it to:
Nature Conservancy of Canada
1501-365 Bloor Street East
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3L4
To protect your security, we do not accept credit card information by email. However, our Supporter Services team would be delighted to speak with you on the phone at 1-800-465-8005 or suggest other giving options. You may also email our Supporter Services team at supporter.services@natureconservancy.ca.
All data on our website is encrypted using software that is in accordance with a PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards)-compliant environment. All data collected is completely secure and sent to a secure server.
We encourage you to first consider an unrestricted donation, which gives us the flexibility to deploy funds in the areas of greatest need — and greatest promise. However, if you would prefer to restrict your donation to a specific area, let us know so that we can ensure your gift is designated according to your wishes.
A gift in your Will is an expression of your passion, your values and the things that are most important to you. A bequest gift is a tax-effective way to conserve nature, and it reduces the taxes owed by your estate.
Your gift will help protect our most vital habitats and the species that depend on them, for today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
For more information on planning a bequest gift to NCC, please contact Jackie Mersereau at 1-877-231-3552 X 2275, planned.giving@natureconservancy.ca, or click here.
There are many other ways that you can support NCC and leave a gift to conservation.
- A gift of publically traded securities
- A gift of RRSP/RRIF
- A gift of life insurance
- A gift of land
For more information, please contact Jackie Mersereau at 1-877-231-3552 X 2275, planned.giving@natureconservancy.ca, or click here.
The Nature Legacy Society celebrates and recognizes all individuals who have left a gift in their Will to NCC, regardless of the amount. Over 1,500 thoughtful and engaged Canadians have planned a gift in their Will to NCC. Nature Legacy Society member are specially honoured in our annual report and other publications, kept up to date on NCC’s latest conservation achievements and invited to special events in their area.
For more information on the Nature Legacy Society, please contact Jackie Mersereau at 1-877-231-3552 X 2275, planned.giving@natureconservancy.ca, or click here.
If you would like to update your name, address and/or phone number, please call us at 1-800-465-8005 or email us at supporter.services@natureconservancy.ca.
If you would like to update your credit card or banking information for your monthly gift, or to update the amount of your monthly gift or to cancel your monthly donation, please contact us by telephone at 1-800-465-8005.
You have the ability to choose which communications we send you. Please call us at 1-800-465-8005 or email us at supporter.services@natureconservancy.ca and we will be happy to update your preferences.
Many charities find that this a cost-effective way to encourage people to make a donation to their charity. There is minimal cost in sending out labels, calendars and other materials; however, if you no longer wish to receive these items, please let us know at supporter.services@natureconservancy.ca. Please be sure to include your complete address.
Yes. NCC reaches out to donors via SMS messaging periodically throughout the year. You may have received an SMS message on behalf of NCC from the following phone number: 416-548-4799. SMS messages are usually sent before or after a phone call and may include URLs linked to our website: natureconservancy.ca.
To opt out of receiving future SMS messages, reply back to the SMS message with STOP, or contact our supporter services team at 1-800-465-8005 or supporter.services@natureconservancy.ca.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals, in collaboration with Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits developed a Donor Bill of Rights, which has been widely adopted as minimum best practices for the charitable sector. We aim to exceed these standards.
To learn about how NCC protects your privacy, view our privacy policy.
There are lots of ways to volunteer with NCC. For more information on volunteering, click here.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) states that a registered charity cannot return a donor’s gift. Once a donation is made, ownership of the funds transfers from the donor to the charity, and the charity is obligated to use the gift to support its charitable activities. As a registered charity, the Nature Conservancy of Canada must adhere to these CRA guidelines. For more information, please visit the CRA website. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding refunds, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-800-465-8005 or email supporter.services@natureconservancy.ca. We’ll be happy to assist you.