Thank you for your interest in hosting a fundraiser on behalf of the Maritime Conservatory! Before giving you the tools you’ll need, we ask you to fill out the Fundraising Application Form. This will give us a sense of what fundraising effort you are hoping to undertake, and how we can best support you. We will respond when we have reviewed your application, at which point you can begin planning your fundraising event.

It is important that all third-party fundraising efforts undertaken are reflective of our Maritime Conservatory values and mission. We reserve the right to reject any fundraising initiative that does not fit within our values system.

There are lots of great ways to organize fundraisers for the Maritime Conservatory! Yard sales, raffles, door-to-door canvasing, and coin collectors at a small business are great ways to fundraise. Head over to “create a fundraiser at the Maritime Conservatory” for more ideas and info!

We encourage you to use the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts name and logo in your promo materials, but ask that you use them correctly and keeping the following guidelines in mind:

• We reserve the right to decline involvement with any fundraiser that we do not feel is reflective of our organization, our mission, or our values.

• Any changes made to the Maritime Conservatory logo must be approved by the Maritime Conservatory staff prior to use

• Any use of social media promotion utilizing the Maritime Conservatory logo must “tag” the Maritime Conservatory in promotional materials.

• All promotional materials must indicate that the fundraiser is held “in support” of the Maritime Conservatory.

Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts logos
Here is our logo for you to download!

We ask that you use the above logo, as other logos online may not have the pixel quality of the logo above.

Sharing your event on social media (including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more), is a great way to promote your cause and share your story! Discussing your connection to the conservatory and why you care about supporting the mission is a great starting point when planning how you will share your event.

Here are graphics for Facebook, Instagram, and other social platforms.

• Instagram banner

• Facebook banner

• LinkedIn Banner

1. Supporting the Organization
Join me in making a difference! By participating in my upcoming fundraising event for the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts on [Event Date], you’re helping to nurture the next generation of artists and performers. Your support ensures that the Maritime Conservatory can continue providing exceptional programs in music and dance for students across Halifax. Join me in celebrating music and art in our community on [EVENT DATE!]
#SupportTheArts #MaritimeConservatory #Fundraiser

2. Supporting the Event
I’m excited to host [Event Name] in support of the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts on [Event Date] at [Location]! Come join me for [brief description of activities, e.g., yard sale, raffle, etc.] while contributing to an amazing cause. Every dollar raised goes directly to support the Maritime Conservatory, which nurtures music and dance students at all ages and stages of life in Halifax. Join me for this event and let’s make a difference together!

3. Thank you for your support!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported [Event Name]! Your generosity will have a lasting impact on the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts and their students, faculty, and community. Together, we helped support music and dance in our community. Stay tuned for updates on how your contributions are making a difference!

Maritime Conservatory messaging:
(this is necessary in allowing folks to understand our work and what we do) 

Since 1887 the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts has been at the centre of music and dance education in K’jipuktuk/Halifax. Throughout that time thousands of students have developed a life-long love of the performing arts, many of whom have gone on to professional careers all around the world based on the solid foundation acquired here. 

Today students of all ages and abilities continue to join our arts family to pursue their goals and follow their dreams in music and dance. From the youngest baby in our ‘Kindermusik’ program to our ‘Silver Swans’ of ballet, we continue to nurture Nova Scotians in the performing arts in all ages and stages of life. 

Music and dance nourish the soul. Learning and performing builds confidence, enhances lives, and helps people become their true selves. Drawn here by a reputation for excellence the Conservatory has a faculty of experienced and professional teachers who are its heart and soul. Here they impart their knowledge and passion to inspire their students to be the best that they can be whatever their goals and wherever their ambitions may take them. The Conservatory is a home of human beauty.

Our work and success demonstrate the value and impact of investments in the arts, where supporters can invest in a new generation of musicians, dancers, and musical relevance right here in their community, and highlight Nova Scotia’s presence on the world’s stages.

Online Donations

Collecting online donations via CanadaHelps is one of the easiest ways to allow your donors to give at your event! Display this QR code at your event and on your social media. In order to donate, your event attendees simply scan the code, fill in their information and tax-deductible donation amount, and submit!

In-person Donations

When collecting cash or cheque donations from donors it is the responsibility of the event organizer to collect names, donation amounts, home addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers for the Maritime Conservatory. Once the event has been completed, please submit this information to the Maritime Conservatory in order for charitable tax receipts to be issued. A minimum donation of $20 (per person) is required in order to be issued a tax receipt.

Individual Donors (Donation form)

Do you have donors who would like to give independently? We welcome you to provide them with our donation form (which can be found here,) include the funds in the envelope, and mail it to the conservatory at 6199 Chebucto Road, Halifax, NS, B3L 1K7.

Make a Pledge (Pledge Form)

Would you like to send all donations from your event as one larger donation? Download, complete, and submit this form

As a registered charity, the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts issues tax receipts in association with CRA guidelines.

The Maritime Conservatory will issue tax receipts in the following circumstances:

• Donations made online through our website or CanadaHelps profile will automatically receive a tax receipt. 
• Cash or cheque donations of less than $20 will not be receipted unless specifically requested.
• A pledge form and all funds raised at the event are provided to the Conservatory from the event organizer outlining donor full names, addresses, contact information, and amount to be receipted.
• An individual donation form and cash or check donation is provided to the Conservatory by the donor or event organizer outlining the donor’s full name, address, contact information, and amount to be receipted.
• Gifts in kind (auction items, etc.) should be discussed in advance with the Maritime Conservatory to determine receipting status.
• If there are questions regarding what donations are and are not eligible for a tax receipt, please contact development officer Jessie Walker at development@maritimeconservatory.com
  
  

If a donor has not received their tax receipt within 60 days of submission, please contact Jessie Walker (development@maritimeconservatoy.com.)

The Maritime Conservatory can provide resources to promote and support your event but cannot provide financial support for independent fundraising events and activities. Please fill out this form to provide us with more information about your fundraiser, get approval, and make requests for support.

The organizer is responsible for all aspects of the fundraising event, including promotion, volunteer recruitment, ticket sales/registration, auction organization, and any/all special event liability insurance and/or licensing.

The Maritime Conservatory does not issue permits or insurance for independent fundraising events, as it is the responsibility of the organizer to obtain all necessary papers for orchestrating their event. Please check local laws and governances to determine if your event will require necessary permits.

The Maritime Conservatory is not liable for any damage or personal injury that might occur during the independent event.

Additionally, the Maritime Conservatory reserves the right to withdraw formal endorsement and name recognition or cancel any event that is determined to be unreflective of the Maritime Conservatory mission and/or values. The Maritime Conservatory is not liable for any financial damages incurred from this cancellation.

If more questions arise, please reach out to development officer Jessie Walker at development@maritimeconservatory.com or call (902) 428-9914. We look forward to supporting you as you begin your own fundraising initiative!