{"id":2,"date":"2015-06-08T11:56:48","date_gmt":"2015-06-08T11:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diskdaddy-development.com\/2015\/mgf\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2024-11-15T18:34:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T18:34:14","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilegiving.ca\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<section class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left imagePageHeader\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1>About Us<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>[\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; height=&#8221;20px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Mission Statement&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is to use wireless technology to support charitable causes and remove barriers for donors. Merging philanthropy with the power of the mobile medium serves the broader objective of expanding the pool of contributors, to include those who might only be able to afford to make a small gift of $5, $10, $20, or $25 charged through their carrier bill. Mobile giving also allows the user to respond immediately to a crisis or issue of choice. The process is quick, easy, and promotes an entirely new generation of giving.<\/p>\n<p>The Mobile Giving Foundation will operate in Canada and serve global interests. &nbsp;To do so, it shall:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide the organizational element that enables charitable giving across wireless carrier platforms<\/li>\n<li>Oversee responsibility for compliance with all federal and provincial laws and regulations<\/li>\n<li>Develop, manage and keep standards for participation<\/li>\n<li>Certify Registered charities\u2019 participation and giving campaigns<\/li>\n<li>Manage message delivery and billing solutions across carriers<\/li>\n<li>Manage assigned short codes to be utilized by charities for mobile giving<\/li>\n<li>Act as billing settlement and records clearinghouse between carriers and participating charities<\/li>\n<li>Manage ongoing technological development to support enhanced program offerings and increased functionality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;History, Charitable Status and Charitable Objectives&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Mobile Giving Foundation Canada (MGFC) was founded in 2009 by key members of the wireless industry in partnership with the Canadian Telecommunications Association, with the support of Canadian wireless operators. The goal was to harness the power and connectivity of wireless communications to empower individuals to support their favourite causes.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly following its inception, MGFC secured its status as a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency in June 2010. From that point on, MGFC has assumed responsibility for the issuance of charitable tax receipts to mobile users that make one or more donations through their wireless device.<\/p>\n<p>The concept is simple: give Canadian wireless users a single \u201cMobile Giving Channel\u201d where they could receive and respond to appeals from qualified Registered Charities.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"_GoBack\"><\/a> The greatest attribute of mobile giving is immediacy. Alerted to a need either through a permission-based text message received on a mobile device or through an outside medium such as TV, mobile users can quickly and easily respond. No need to write a cheque, fill out a form or call someone, just text a reply to the prescribed short code, confirm your intent to donate and the giving cycle is complete. The time period from notification to contribution can be seconds rather than days, weeks or months. This immediacy and ease of use empowers Registered Charities to develop interactive applications that will engage a new class of donors.<\/p>\n<p>By providing one access point to all carriers, MGFC gives charities the power to engage with donors in a fast and simple way. 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