We make it easy to get your fundraiser off the ground
Serenia Life members are invited to gather a group of volunteers to organize a fundraising event thatâs important to your community. Rather do it solo? Thatâs amazing! As long as you have a cause youâd like to support and the passion to make it happen, you are more than welcome to apply for this benefit. Note that fundraisers can be done either virtually or in person.
Apply once per calendar year to receive up to $600 in support for your fundraising initiative. The total amount of support is broken down into 2 parts. You can receive up to $300 in seed money* to help cover your expenses. Plus, weâll boost your impact by throwing in a post-event donation** of up to $300 to the registered charity youâre supporting.
Hereâs how it works: Depending on how much you raise, the total benefit amount changes.
- Raise up to $500, and youâll receive $200 (thatâs $100 in seed funding and a $100 donation)
- Raise $501 to $1,500, and the benefit goes up to $400 (thatâs $200 in seed funding and a $200 donation)
- Raise over $1,501, and you can get $600 in support (thatâs $300 in seed funding and a $300 donation)
We make it simple by splitting the benefit into two parts: Half comes to you when your application is approved, and the rest will be sent once you hit your fundraising goal.
How do I apply?
Think of a fundraising idea.
Want to give back to your community? Help your favourite charity? The sky’s the limit when it comes to doing good. (Need ideas?)
Submit an application.
Apply online in 5 minutes or less! Be sure to get it in 4-5 weeks before your event takes place, as this benefit will not be awarded post-event.
Get started with seed money.
Use your seed money to help fund your event â flyers, swag, and supplies? Theyâre on us! (And donât forget weâll donate up to $300 to the registered charity of your choice when youâre all done.)
Think of a fundraising idea.
Want to give back to your community? Help your favourite charity? The sky’s the limit when it comes to doing good. (Need ideas?)
Submit an application.
Apply online in 5 minutes or less! Be sure to get it in 4-5 weeks before your event takes place, as this benefit will not be awarded post-event.
Get started with seed money.
Use your seed money to help fund your event â flyers, swag, and supplies? Theyâre on us! (And donât forget weâll donate up to $300 to the registered charity of your choice when youâre all done.)
Frequently Asked Questions
The purpose of the Fundraiser Benefit is to help Serenia Life members as they give back to their community by supporting a fundraising event of their choice.
This benefit helps you get your fundraiser started and rewards your success afterward. Youâll receive funding from Serenia Life in two parts:
First, youâll get a cheque upfront to help cover your fundraising costs.
Then, after your event, youâll receive a post-event donation after youâve submitted your post-event survey and you reached your fundraising goal.
The amount you receive depends on your fundraising goal and how much you actually raise:
| Fundraising Amount Raised | Upfront Seed Funding | Post-Event Donation | Total Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $500 | $100 | $100 | $200 |
| $501 to $1,500 | $200 | $200 | $400 |
| Over $1,501 | $300 | $300 | $600 |
This way, you get support to kick off your fundraiser and a boost, once you hit your target.
The maximum total amount received is $600: $300 in seed funding, and a $300 post-event donation.
The minimum total amount received is $200: $100 in seed funding, and a $100 post-event donation.
The amount of money you receive for seed funding depends on your fundraising goal (and the plans youâve laid out to meet that goal). The post-event donation is dependent on how much money you were able to raise for your cause.
The member can expect to receive their seed funding via cheque in the mail. The post-event donation will go directly to the registered charity the member is supporting.
The member can expect to receive their cheque in the mail up to 30 days after applying.
After completing the post-event survey, the cheque will be mailed to the registered charity within 3 weeks.
Once a year.
Members should apply at least 4-5 weeks before their event is scheduled to take place. The Fundraiser Benefit will not be awarded post event.
Members must complete their event and fill out the post-event survey to qualify for the post-event donation to a registered charity.
Raising money can sometimes cost money. Thatâs why we provide our members with funds to help get their fundraising event off the ground. With a little bit of leadership and a lot of community collaboration, the seed money we provide can snowball into something much bigger. For example, use your seed money to create signs advertising a food drive or to purchase prizes for top fundraisers.
You can use your seed money to do a good deed, such as organizing a fundraiser that raises money for charity. The way we see it, our members âplantâ their seed money and watch it grow by raising community engagement â and a lot more funds â towards a cause they care about. Itâs a powerful and inspiring thing!
Yes!
Any fundraiser that is consistent with Serenia Lifeâs values, and broadly benefits the community and/or provides support to those in need should be eligible. If we have questions or require more information, we may reach out.
Serenia Life reviews applications on an individual basis. We reserve the right to limit the fundraising events supported and Fundraiser Benefits awarded.
Yes, up to two Serenia Life members can raise funds for the same cause. Please note that we will require two separate applications.
Two or more members can raise funds for the same cause. If members require more funds for a cause, then two members can apply for funding for the same event. If members require less seed money than awarded (and donât use the full amount), we recommend that they put the rest of the funds towards the cause that theyâre supporting.
Each member may apply for either a Fundraiser or a Volunteer Benefit once per cause or organization, per year. For example, if you are both fundraising and volunteering at an event or for a cause, you can only apply for one benefit (Fundraiser OR Volunteer) in one calendar year. However, you may apply for both benefits if you are fundraising for one cause/organization and volunteering for another.
The eligibility requirements for this benefit include:
- applicant must be a member*** and have an active Serenia Life policy
- Member must be 18 years of age or older or they can ask one of their guardians / parents to sign the Serenia Life Financial Fundraiser/Volunteer Teams TERMS AND CONDITIONS â MINOR form.
- member may qualify for only one Fundraiser Benefit per calendar year
- event must be an eligible Fundraiser
Serenia Life reserves the right to limit funding to two Fundraiser Benefits per cause each year.
Got a question?
Need inspiration? Reach out to our Member Benefits**** team to share ideas or learn more.
*The seed money is not a gift. Itâs an investment to help get your fundraiser started.
**A donation will be made once the post-event survey has been submitted.
***If you: (1) own a Serenia Life Financial annuity product, (2) are insured under one of Serenia Life Financialâs products, and/or (3) became a policyowner after February 23, 2021, you are indeed a member.
****Serenia Life Financialâs member benefits and programs are not contractual. They are subject to change and maximum funding limits. Serenia Life Financial reserves the right to limit the number of Action Team benefits awarded to any one member in order to ensure equitable distribution of this benefit among our membership.
