Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does it take to create a Tribute Fund web page?
A: Setting up a Tribute Fund web page only takes a few minutes. The step-by-step set-up process allows you to personalize your page with stories and tributes, upload a photo, email your friends and family members and set a fundraising goal.
Q: Can anyone set up a Tribute Fund web page?
A: Yes, anyone who wishes to celebrate the memory of a loved one, honour an upcoming special event or milestone and/or give thanks to someone special can set up a free Tribute Fund web page.
Q: Who can visit my Tribute Fund web page?
A: Anyone, no matter where they live, can access your Tribute Fund Page with a computer and a web browser.
Q: Can visitors make an online donation?
A: Yes, your page will have a donation option that will guide the visitor through a fast, easy and secure donation process. They can also read and sign the online guest book and forward the web page to others.
Q: How do I find a specific Tribute Fund web page that someone has created?
A: Searching for a specific Tribute Fund is easy: simply select the “Search for a fund page” link and enter your search criteria.
Q: How do I check the progress of donations collected from my Tribute Fund web page?
A: Each Tribute Fund web page details how much money has been raised, making it easy to check your progress. When you set up your page, you also have the option of setting a fundraising goal.
Q: Are tax receipts issued to Tribute Fund donors?
A: Yes, all donations of $15 or more, made through the Tribute Fund page, will receive e-receipts via email. The e-receipt will be in a PDF file format requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free from
http://www.adobe.com.
Q: Where do Tribute Fund donations go?
A: CNIB passionately provides community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life. All funds donated online through Tribute Funds go towards providing CNIB's vital services.
If you have any further questions, please contact donor services at
donor.services@cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642.