since 2015, for our 100+ Canadian Charity partners.
Who are we?
We proudly partner with 100+ charities to help secure long-term, non-designated sustainable funding for their most urgent needs.
All of the products that are featured on our easel are fully licensed and made in Canada.
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Easel Locations Across Canada
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Corporate Partners
The Art Easel Program
The art easel program is a unique fundraising initiative that creates a WIN / WIN / WIN scenario for the charities we support, the retailers who host the art easels and the consumer who receives a beautiful art, sport or music print with every successful bid.
Retail Hosting Establishments
WIN!
By providing the 4 sf ft of space required to host an art easel the retailer wins by supporting a local charity with no risk and no cost.
Successful Bidders
WIN!
The successful bidders win by receiving a beautiful art, sport or music print that has a retail value of approximately $300-$500, while also supporting their charity of choice.
Charity Partners
WIN!
Our charity partners are the biggest winners of all! They receive donation income at zero cost, zero risk that they can apply towards their most urgent needs.
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Messages From Some Of Our Partners
Dairy Queen Canada, Canadian Tire, Save on Foods and Giant Tiger wanted to celebrate our shared accomplishment of having raised $6,000,000 for our charity partners by June 2019. We have now raised over $9,000,000 for our charity partners. Our corporate partners support a cause they care about by giving up 4 sq. ft. of floor space in their retail locations to host an art easel for our program. It’s that simple. We support over 135 charities across Canada. It is an impressive list, take a look!
Testimonials
On behalf of CCHF, we appreciate the support DQ has shown the Funding Innovation easel program for the past six years. Every dollar raised for CMN Member Hospitals provides critical training, care, programs, and treatment
Amy FloodDirector of Corporate Partnerships | CCHF
The Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation is pleased to be the Funding Innovation’s Easel Program charity of choice in the Burlington area. Proceeds raised through this unique initiative support our Hospital’s ongoing Critical Needs, ensuring that
Kathy PrpicDirector of Community Engagement | Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation
I think its a great way to raise money for the charities and to be able to get these prints into some of the locations that may not even have an opportunity to be able
Steve WoodBusiness Development Manager | Pharmasave
The things I like about Funding Innovation is that it’s a chance to give back to the community. It’s very easy! Honestly, for how much money it raises, and how little we have to do,
Trevor FisetGeneral Manager | Original Joes
A lot of people put their bids in the box and they come back and say “I won the bid!”. So we see happy faces after that, and I believe its a win-win situation.
Fred MishealOwner | Burlington AUTOSPA
It really gives people an opportunity in the community to purchase a picture of something they choose to see in their house but at the same time really make a difference for the community overall.
Mary SergeneseLeadership Giving | Niagara Health Foundation
The proceeds support patient care here (RVH). Over the last three years alone, The Funding Innovation Program has raised more than $75,000. The proceeds have supported really vital areas of patient care. This little easel
Kelly PottageCommunity Giving Manager | Royal Victoria Health Centre Foundation
We were established to meet the unique needs and special challenges faced by members of the Canadian Armed Forces community as a result of their military service. Funding Innovation is a principal fundraiser to help
Steven R. FashOMM, CD, Vice President | Support Our Troops
Funding Innovation’s support and leadership has helped ensure that SickKids and Children’s hospitals across Canada will continue to respond quickly and strategically to the most urgent funding needs of the hospital
Ted GarrardPresident and CEO | SickKids Foundation
Funding Innovation defines what it means to be a great corporate partner. The people, system and “vision to action” effectiveness are a prime case study for the Not-for-Profit sector to take note of. I have
Chantelle BrodersenDirector of Development YMCA Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo
Charity Partner Spotlight
Support Our Troops
Support Our Troops is the official charitable cause of the Canadian Armed Forces and is administered by Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services. The women and men who serve Canada face unique challenges- and so do their families. The funds raised help our men and women in uniform to feel the same pride, courage and dignity at home as they do serving on our front lines.
Charity Partner Spotlight
Make-A-Wish Canada
Along with the national office, eight regional chapters grant magical wishes to children in need from coast-to-coast. Make-A-Wish Canada is an affiliate of Make-A-Wish® International, the largest wish-granting organization in the world, making dreams and wishes come true for more than 480,000 children since 1980.
Charity Partner Spotlight
Children’s Miracle Network
Children’s Miracle Network is dedicated to supporting children’s hospitals across Canada. Through increasing awareness for the need of funding for children’s hospitals in Canada, they aims to change kids’ health.
Charity Partner Spotlight
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Since 1938, Ducks Unlimited Canada has completed more than 11,890 projects and conserved, restored and positively influenced more than 163.5 million acres of habitat. The organization conserves, restores and manage wetlands and grasslands to benefit waterfowl, wildlife and people. Their goal is to ensure abundant wetlands and waterfowl for generations to come while improving Canadian lives. Waterfowl are migratory. That’s why their conservation efforts impact diverse areas across the entire country—including your community.