While recognizing the growing needs of our community we realize that we cannot support every group or worthwhile cause. Each year, our Community Investment Management Committee identifies key areas of giving dependent on the needs of our community and social issues. Currently, Calgary Co-op supports children and their families,issues of health and wellness, poverty and education.

All requests over $25,000 are reviewed by the Community Investment Management Committee at regular quarterly meetings. Small requests for community-specific donations, that are not citywide are handled at your local Calgary Co-op centre. Each Calgary Co-op centre maintains a budget to support charitable and nonprofit organizations within their specific communities. 

Guidelines:

We review each request as it applies to our Community Investment Program goals, areas for support and the following guidelines:

• Groups must reside and be active in our trading area.
• Preference will be given to registered charitable organizations and non profit organizations.
• All requests must be submitted in writing.

Please email ghutchens@calgarycoop.com or mail to:

Calgary Co-operative Association Limited
Attn: Cindy Drummond (sponsorship request)
#110, 151 - 86 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2H 3A5

To view Calgary Co-op's full Sponsorship and Donation Request Guidelines, click here.

We recognize the vital and worthwhile role performed by the many charitable organizations, non-profit organizations and others in our community. However, due to limited financial resources, we will restrict our support to groups that best match our objectives. While the following requests may receive consideration, they are not normally supported:

• Service groups
• Publications;
• Professional or technical associations
• Political groups
• Grant-making foundations
• Community or goodwill advertising
• Religious and sectarian organizations, except for community services offered on a non-denominational basis
• Fraternal organizations
• Conferences, training sessions, seminars, workshops, conventions and retreats
• Trips and tours
• Organizations or programs operating outside of Calgary
• Private clubs
• Corporate fundraising activities by external for-profit organizations;
• Third-party fundraisers(particularly those that Calgary Co-op supports directly)
• Film, video and television productions
• Individuals
• Endowments

For donations at centre level for local or community organizations, the same criteria will apply.  

To be considered for support, all requests must be in writing. No exceptions will be made. To aid in the decision-making process your submission should contain the following:

• name, address, phone number and contact person's name and title
• charitable registration number assigned by Revenue Canada
• Calgary Co-op number
• information on your organization including mandate and objectives
• how your organization's objectives reflect those of Calgary Co-op's policy
• type and amount of support requested
• date of activity or event
• how you will use the funding
• recognition for Calgary Co-op

All requests will be acknowledged and reviewed in a timely manner. Due to the volume of requests we receive, please allow a minimum of six weeks for review.

Send your completed request to:

ghutchens@calgarycoop.com  or mail to:                

Calgary Co-operative Association Limited
Attn: Marketing and Member Relations (Donation Request)
#110, 151 - 86 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2H 3A5

For more information, click here.

Centre Requests must be submitted in writing to your local Calgary Co-op centre. Please ensure your request specifies the support requested and only submit your request to one centre.