Give Back with Aviva Community Fund

I first discovered the Aviva Community Fund last year when I noticed their “countdown to launch” ads published in my morning paper. I take transit to work daily, which means that I get to read the paper whist drinking my coffee in relative peace for 30 minutes each morning (which is FAR more than I can say about home!). Intrigued by the teaser ads, I logged on their website to see what all the hype was about.

Having experience with the non-profit sector through the Children’s Heart Network, I must say I was THRILLED with the concept behind the Aviva Community Fund. The concept is quite simple. Supported by Aviva Insurance, the focus is to help influence positive change in local communities, by having members of the community submit their ideas. That’s right, regular ole’ community members, just like you, can submit an idea! You don’t need to be a registered charity or even have an organization back you to submit. How great is that?! They’re giving away $1,000,000 y’all!! What are you waiting for?! 

Voting is simple too! As long as you’re Canadian, just register and sign-on to the Aviva Community Fund website and click the “Vote Now” button on any idea, or for an even simpler process, signon using Facebook Connect and vote directly through the Facebook voting app. You can vote 15 times during the initial three rounds for as many, or as few ideas as you’d like. Don’t be afraid to use them up, as once the Semi-Finals arrive, you’re given another 15 votes to use once per day (note: the competition is currently in Phase 2 so make sure you go get your votes in!). Make sure you use your votes wisely as once they’re cast, they’re cast in stone! ♫ DUN-DUN-DUN ♫ ….

BUT WAIT!! It’s not too late to submit your ideas for this year! Head on over to Aviva Community Fund and submit your idea now. NOW!! We’re talking $1,000,000 remember!! Or, if you’re feeling more supportive tjam you are creative, check out all the great ideas that have been submitted by others and vote for one of them! There may even be some in your very own neighbourhood!

Also, because I know you’re social media savvy, make sure to Like Aviva Community Fund on Facebook and Follow @Aviva on Twitter. This will ensure that you’re getting all of the updates on your favorite ideas! As well, it’ll give you a reminder for next year so you can enter your very own idea!