Q: How long does it take to create a Share Your Vision web page?
A: Setting up a web page to raise funds for your Share Your Vision event only takes a few minutes. The step-by-step set-up process allows you to personalize your page with stories, upload photos, email your friends and family members and set a fundraising goal.
Q: Can anyone set up a Share Your Vision web page?
A: Yes, anyone who wishes to create a personal event can set-up a free Share Your Vision web page.
Q: Who can visit my Share Your Vision web page?
A: Anyone, no matter where they live, can access your Share Your Vision web page with a computer and a web browser.
Q: Can visitors make an online donation?
A: Yes, your page will have a donation button that, when selected, 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 Share Your Vision web page that someone has created?
A: Searching for a specific Share Your Vision is easy: simply select the “Find an Event page” link and enter your search criteria.
Q: How do I check the progress of donations collected from my Share Your Vision web page?
A: Each Share Your Vision 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 people who donate through my Share Your Vision web page?
A: Yes, all donations of $15 or more, made through the Share Your Vision web page, will receive e-receipts via email two business days later. 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 the funds raised through Share Your Vision events go?
A: CNIB is committed to research, public education and the vision health of all Canadians. All funds raised through Share Your Vision events help CNIB help people in your community who are living with vision loss.
If you have any further questions, please contact donor services at info@cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642.