Humour Me FAQs
Got a question about this year’s event? Good news, we’ve got answers. The most asked questions are below, but if you have any that aren’t answered here, contact Marlene Plourde – marlene@humourme.ca – and she can help you out.
Q: What is the difference between a sponsorship and donation?
A sponsorship includes certain benefits, such as tickets for your guests, the value of which are deducted from your receipt. For example, Presenting, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorships include logo representation at the event and an ad in the performance playbill, among other benefits. These sponsors will receive a business receipt for the total value of the sponsorship. Friend, Ticket, and Solo Act sponsors will receive tickets to the event along with a donation receipt for the maximum amount allowable. Per CRA guidelines, we are required to deduct the value of the benefit that one obtains with a sponsorship (i.e. the value of tickets). Click here to see the available sponsorships.
When you make a donation you will receive a donation receipt for the full amount for income tax purposes. No tickets or benefits are provided – just the warm feeling associated with helping Holland Bloorview while someone you care about risks public humiliation. Click here to select a CEO to support with a donation.
Q: I am unable to attend but would still like to support the event. What are my options?
- Sponsor a CEO and donate the tickets back to Holland Bloorview; or
- Make a donation to Holland Bloorview in support of your favourite amateur comedian.
Q: What is Zeffy and why am I being asked to provide a 'tip'?
We use Zeffy to process our direct online payments for donations as well as Friend, Ticket, and Solo-Act sponsorships. Zeffy is the only online ticketing platform for non-profits that gives 100% of your payment directly to us.
A voluntary contribution to Zeffy will be suggested before the payment step of this transaction. This contribution is NOT a requirement to continue with your donation to Humour Me, though the contribution allows Zeffy to continue providing this service free of charge to non-profits.
Unlike other donation platforms, Zeffy does not charge transaction fees, so your entire donation goes directly to Humour Me. However, the platform does give you the option to add a tip to help Zeffy keep running its services. If you do not wish to add a tip, in the confirmation message, just choose ‘Other’ in the drop-down menu and then enter $0.