Mobile Giving

Text Message

It’s simple:

Text UNITEDWAY to 45678 to make a $10 donation

Mobile giving FAQ

  • How can I use my cell phone to make a donation?

    Text UNITEDWAY to 45678, reply to the confirmation message with a text stating YES and a one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile bill or deducted from your prepaid balance.

  • Will I start receiving text alerts from United Way once I make a text donation?

    You will NOT receive text alerts from United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton after making a text donation to this campaign; you will only receive text alerts if you opt-in.

  • Who can see my mobile number when I make a text donation?

    Your mobile number is kept confidential, and it will not be shared with or used by anyone without your permission.

  • How do I request a tax receipt for my text donation?

    You can request a tax receipt by entering your mobile number at www.mobilegiving.ca.

  • Why do I need to text back the word YES to complete the transaction?

    Texting the word YES will confirm the $10 donation, and will help prevent fraud and errors.

  • This is a great campaign.  I want to tell all my friends.  How can I share the news?

    Send a text message to your friends, ‘Hey! Text UNITEDWAY to 45678 and donate $10 to help raise funds for United Way

  • How much does it cost?

    Any donation you initiate will be charged at $10 Canadian and added directly to your wireless bill or deducted from your prepaid balance.  You can donate up to six times per month for United Way.  No messaging fees apply to donations – you will be charged only the $10 for the donation.  Wireless carriers have waived all fees for mobile donations; carriers pass 100% of the $10 donation through to the Mobile Giving Foundation, who then passes 100% of the $10 donation to the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton.  United Way is charged a combined transaction fee of .50 cents (.40 cents to ZipGive & .10 cents to MGF).

  • Is this a legitimate form of fundraising?

    Yes.  United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton mobile program has been set up in partnership with the Mobile Giving Foundation.  The Mobile Giving Foundation Canada (MFG-C) was founded in 2009 by veterans of the wireless industry, in partnership with the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association and the support of the Canadian wireless operators, who wanted to harness the immense power of wireless communications to empower individuals to support their favourite causes.

  • What is the purpose of the Mobile Giving Foundation and how does it work?

    The Mobile Giving Foundation Canada serves as the “glue” between a charitable organization, the wireless industry and the 23 million wireless users in Canada.  MGF-C processes and approves applications from Registered Charities wishing to use wireless technology in their communication and fundraising activities because they know it is critical to have a trusted third party – in this case, MGF-C, to affirm the quality and integrity of charities using this technology to solicit contributions.  For more information, visit www.mobilegiving.ca.