Canada’s Donor‑Advised Fund Infrastructure Partner

We provide the technology, administration and operational expertise organizations need to build, launch and scale donor-advised fund programs in Canada.

Who We Are

The Infrastructure Behind Charitable Giving

Building a donor-advised fund program is complex. Running one is even more so.

DSI brings together the specialized technology, administration and operational expertise required to support foundations and donor-advised fund programs in Canada. For more than two decades, we have worked behind the scenes of charitable giving, helping organizations manage the complexity of donations, fund administration, philanthropic advisory, charitable granting, reporting and donor service.

Our infrastructure allows our partners to focus on their clients, donors and growth, while we help power the operations behind the program.

Trusted by Canadian Giving Leaders

A 20-Year Partnership With Canada Gives

“DSI has been a trusted partner in helping Canada Gives deliver operational solutions and industry leading reporting for donors, advisors, management and boards.”
— Denise Castonguay, CEO, Canada Gives

DSI has supported Canada Gives for more than 20 years, providing the technology, administration and operational expertise behind its donor-advised fund program. Canada Gives relies on DSI’s technology, administration, reporting and operational expertise to support donor-advised fund delivery in Canada.

What Advisors and Donors Are Saying

Voices From the Programs We Power

“I have been a Canada Gives client for fifteen years. They have been a pleasure to work with over that time. Their online portal is easy to use and it has allowed me to concentrate on granting to our favourite causes at any time. I always have full access to details on our Donor Advised Fund (DAF) including historical tax slips, grant letters and detailed account activity. I would recommend a Canada Gives DAF to anyone who is serious about their philanthropy.”
— Bob Goldberger (former Investment Advisor, CPA and CFP license holder)
Why DSI

Built for the Work Behind the Giving

20+ Years of DAF Expertise

Deep, specialized experience supporting donor-advised funds and charitable giving programs in Canada.

Built for Canadian Philanthropy

Processes and operational frameworks designed around the realities of Canadian charitable giving.

Technology and Operations, Together

A purpose-built platform supported by the people and processes required to run sophisticated giving programs.

Built Around Your Brand

Flexible and white-label capabilities that allow partners to maintain their own brand, client relationships and donor experience.

Who We Serve

Partners Across Canadian Philanthropy

Financial Institutions

Banks, wealth managers, investment firms and trust companies looking to integrate charitable giving into their client offering.

Foundations and DAF Sponsors

Organizations seeking to modernize, scale or outsource elements of donor-advised fund administration.

Enterprise Philanthropy Programs

Organizations building specialized, customized or branded charitable giving programs.

What We Provide

Everything a Giving Program Needs to Run

DAF Program Infrastructure

The technology and operating capabilities required to support a donor-advised fund program.

Fund Administration

Day-to-day administration across the donor-advised fund lifecycle.

Philanthropy Planning and Advisory

Specialized expertise to support donors and families in developing thoughtful, strategic and long-term approaches to charitable giving.

Donation and Grant Operations

Structured processes for receiving charitable contributions and administering grants.

Reporting and Operational Controls

Reporting, documentation and administrative processes designed for Canadian charitable giving.

Technology and Digital Workflows

Digital experiences and workflows for donors, advisors and administrators.

Launch and scale charitable giving programs without building the operating infrastructure from scratch.

Talk to DSI about the infrastructure behind your charitable giving program.

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