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Thousands of individual Canadians show their commitment to long-term development by making a gift – once a month, or once a year - to our international program. Their loyal support ensures that we can continue to provide our unique services to our radio partners in more than 35 African countries.

There are many ways you can make a donation to Farm Radio International:

New: Donate in Memory of Farm Radio International's Founder George Atkins

When you join the Farm Radio International as a donor, you will receive our newsletter, Network News, three times a year, and our Annual Report. That way, you'll receive regular updates about who you're helping, where, and how – and you'll know just how your money is used to promote education and information sharing for international development.

If you prefer to receive less information, just let us know – we can adjust our mailings to suit your wishes. You can be confident that we will treat you – and your personal information – with respect and courtesy. Our fundraising code of ethics is your guarantee.

Though our donors are too numerous to list here, we gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the many individuals, groups and associations, companies and foundations who give to us so generously.

Friends of Farmers Monthly Giving Plan

Now it's even easier to give to the Farm Radio Network – you can spread your donation over the whole year by joining a special group of supporters, Friends of Farmers. Friends of Farmers have pledged a monthly donation to provide a steady and reliable source of funding for our core program.

What are the advantages of joining the Friends of Farmers?

More convenient for you – your gift is automatically charged to your credit card or bank account, making it easier for you to budget and manage your charitable contributions.
More cost-effective for us – automatic, monthly gifts help to keep our costs low. Even more of every dollar goes directly toward our programs in developing countries.
Easier for us to make long-term plans – monthly donations enable us to plan ahead and make long-term commitments to our partners.

How does the Friends of Farmers monthly giving plan work?

By joining the plan, you authorize monthly donations. These gifts are withdrawn from your chequing account or charged to your VISA or MasterCard on the 15th of every month.

You will receive one annual receipt (in January or February) for your total gift amount of the previous year. Also, at your request, you will continue to receive Network News and our Annual Report, so that you will have current information about the program activities you help support.

Of course, this arrangement can be changed at any time, simply by contacting our office.

For more information on Friends of Farmers, or to enrol by telephone, please call our office at 613-761-3650 or toll-free at [1-888] 773-7717.

Donating by Phone

Toll Free: 1-888-773-7717
Telephone: 1-613-761-3650

We are counting on you... because millions of farmers in Africa count on us for rural radio programs that answer their questions and respond to their needs. The need is urgent! Long-term change requires action before disaster strikes. If you can, please give today.

You can contribute right now, using your VISA or MasterCard.

Donating by Mail

If you'd prefer to mail your contribution and donor information, please print our donation coupon and send it along with your gift to:

Farm Radio International
1404 Scott Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Y 4M8

Download donation form

Planned Giving

It might surprise you to learn that many gifts of thousands of dollars, or even tens of thousands, are made by ordinary Canadians with middle class incomes and modest assets. By enlisting the help of a financial planner, you donors benefit in two important ways:

First, you can make a significant gift to help the people or causes you care about – and can often direct your gift to support specific activities.
Second, you can choose the type of gift that makes the most sense in your situation.

A simple way to plan a significant gift is to make a bequest in your will. Please discuss this type of gift with us, to ensure that we will use your gift the way you want.

You may be able to make a gift now. Annuities, life insurance policies and interest-free loans can be planned with a knowledgeable advisor, and they can provide you the benefit of tax relief when you need it. Charitable remainder trusts can provide you with the security of regular, long-term income, and a tax receipt this year.

Please call the Executive Director to discuss your planned gift.

Donation of Securities

Farm Radio International is fortunate to have thousands of individual supporters who contribute donations throughout the year. It is no exaggeration to say these donors are the bedrock of Farm Radio International. Some donors, however, are looking for new ways to give.

Donating publicly traded stock and securities is a tax-smart way to support Farm Radio International. You will receive a tax receipt for the full appreciated value of a donation of publicly traded stock or securities, and as of May 2, 2006, you will not be subject to any capital gains tax on the donated stock.

Farm Radio International is now set up to accept such donations. The transfer of stocks is easy and fast. Call us in advance and we can make the transfer as smooth as possible for you.

Security Transfer form

Gift of Publicly Listed Securities

Do you have any Bell Shares?

Example:

Let's say Jeff decided to support Farm Radio International with a gift of $10,000. When reviewing whether he should sell his shares in a publicly-listed corporation and then donate the cash proceeds, or donate the shares directly, Jeff learned that he would have a greater net tax benefit by donating the shares directly to Farm Radio International. The chart below assumes a tax rate of 50 per cent.

	Sell Shares & Donate Cash	Donate Shares Directly
Fair market value of shares	$10,000	$10,000
Original cost of shares	$2,000	$2,000
Capital gain	$8,000	$8,000
Tax paid on capital gains (at 25 %)	$2,000	$0
Tax credit received by donor (50 % of fair market value)	$5,000	$5,000
Net tax benefit	$3,000	$5,000

We strongly recommend that you consult with your financial and legal advisors to ensure that you make fully informed decisions.

For more information, please contact Brenda Jackson at 613-761-3646 or brenda@farmradio.org

Ask your Employer to Match your Charitable Gifts

Many companies match, or even double, their employees' charitable gifts. This is an easy way for you to double or triple the funds you give to help rural farmers and their families.

Perhaps your gift is eligible for matching through a parent company or an affiliate. Or, perhaps your company would consider starting this kind of program. It's easy to find out – and it can make a huge difference to our work. Check with your Human Resources department or corporate donations officer, or for more information contact our Program Assistant.