MAGEN DAVID ADOM CANADIEN POUR ISRAEL

What MAGEN DAVID ADOM CANADIEN POUR ISRAEL does

Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel (CMDA) is a Canadian registered charity founded in 1976 that operates as the sole authorized fundraising organization in Canada for Magen David Adom (MDA) Israel — Israel's statutory national emergency medical and blood services authority. CMDA receives no government funding and is entirely donor-supported; it channels contributions into ambulances, medical equipment, mobile blood units, and the construction and ongoing operations of MDA's National Blood Bank headquarters in Tel HaShomer, Tel Aviv. Quantified cumulative contributions include 100 of MDA's 800 ambulances, 25 of 200 emergency medical scooters (with 8 more planned), 2 mobile blood units, 20% of the National Blood Bank construction cost, and an ongoing $1.2 million annual commitment for specialized blood testing kits.

The organization's "product" portfolio consists of eight donation-priced life-saving vehicles and equipment items, ranging from $5,400 (Blood Processing Equipment) and $8,500 (AED Station) to $65,000 (First-Response Electric Car), $140,000 (MDA Ambulance), and $195,000 (Mercedes-Benz MICU). CMDA distributes these offerings through its e-commerce website (cmdai.org), toll-free phone lines, three staffed regional offices (Montreal/Eastern, Toronto/Central, Calgary/Western) with dedicated Major Gifts teams, chapters in eight Canadian cities, a peer-to-peer (P2P) digital fundraising platform, and annual galas in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Winnipeg. Additional giving vehicles include planned/legacy bequests, securities and mutual fund transfers (eliminating capital gains tax), and Israel Bonds donations. Adjacent programs include an overseas volunteer program (ages 18–30) in partnership with Chavaya Israelit Organization, Destination Israel, and Masa, and the CMDA Israel Mission donor cultivation trip.

CMDA's go-to-market combines event-driven community fundraising (galas, challah bakes), community-led P2P campaigns, and sales-led major-gift cultivation targeted at individual Canadian donors, high-net-worth philanthropists, volunteer fundraisers, and young adults. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors under National President Arlène Madar Abitan and National Executive Director Sidney Benizri, with no parent company, institutional investors, or external ownership. There is no proprietary technology platform; the operating model rests on volunteer-driven community engagement, multi-channel donor cultivation, and a 49-year-old statutory exclusivity to fundraise on behalf of MDA Israel in Canada.

Name

MAGEN DAVID ADOM CANADIEN POUR ISRAEL

Legal name

Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel

Website

https://cmdai.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel (CMDA) is a Canadian registered charity founded in 1976 that serves as the sole authorized fundraising organization in Canada for Magen David Adom (MDA) Israel, channeling donor contributions into ambulances, medical equipment, and national blood bank infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. One-Time Vehicle & Equipment Donations: Donors purchase specific life-saving vehicles (ambulances, MICUs, 4x4 ambulances, medi-cycles, electric response vehicles) and equipment (chest compression machines, AED stations, blood processing equipment) as charitable donations. CMDA receives no government funding and relies entirely on donor generosity.
2. Annual Contributions — Blood Testing Kits: $1.2 million in annual contributions to purchase specialized blood testing kits for MDA's national blood bank in Israel. Represents a recurring revenue stream funded by donors annually.
3. Planned Giving / Legacy Gifts: Bequests through Last Will and Testament and Codicils, allowing donors to leave legacy gifts that continue supporting MDA's work for years to come.
4. Securities & Mutual Fund Donations: Donors can transfer securities or mutual funds to CMDA. This eliminates Capital Gains taxes and provides a full tax receipt for the donated amount.
5. Israel Bonds Donations: Donors can donate Israel Bonds they already own or purchase Israel Bonds specifically to donate to CMDA, supporting Israeli economic development alongside CMDA's mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CMDA is the sole authorized Canadian fundraising organization for Magen David Adom (MDA) Israel, the country's national emergency medical service. It raises donations from Canadian supporters to fund ambulances, life-saving vehicles, medical equipment (AED stations, chest compression machines, blood processing equipment), and annual blood testing kits for MDA. Donors purchase specific vehicles or equipment at fixed donation price points, contribute through peer-to-peer campaigns, planned giving, securities, or Israel Bonds. CMDA receives no government funding and operates national offices in Montreal, Toronto, and Calgary.

Product overview

Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel (CMDA) operates a fundraising platform offering life-saving medical equipment and vehicles for donation to Magen David Adom (MDA) in Israel. The product portfolio consists of eight distinct life-saving gifts: five emergency vehicles (Mercedes-Benz MICU, MDA Ambulance, 4X4 Life-Support Ambulance, First-Response Electric Car, and Medi-Cycle Emergency Scooter) and three medical equipment items (Automatic Chest Compression Machine, Blood Processing Equipment, and AED Station). Donors can purchase these items to support MDA Israel's emergency medical services. The organization also facilitates Peer-to-Peer (P2P) fundraising campaigns and accepts various donation methods including securities, Israel Bonds, and planned gifts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mercedes-Benz Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Mobile Intensive Care Unit equipped for immediate diagnosis and treatment in cardiac and polytrauma emergencies. Staffed by physicians and emergency paramedics, treatment can be administered en route to nearby medical centers. Funded via a $195,000 charitable donation.
• 4X4 Life-Support Ambulance 4x4 vehicle equipped for immediate diagnosis and treatment in cardiac and polytrauma emergencies. Staffed by physicians and emergency paramedics for treatment en route to medical centers. Funded via a $175,000 charitable donation.
• MDA Ambulance Israel's only ambulance and emergency medical service for all accidents, sickness and casualties. Includes life-saving equipment. Funded via a $140,000 charitable donation.
• First-Response Electric Car Electric vehicle equipped for immediate diagnosis and treatment in cardiac and polytrauma emergencies. Staffed by physicians and emergency paramedics. Funded via a $65,000 charitable donation.
• Medi-Cycle Emergency Scooter Emergency scooter driven by a paramedic that can navigate traffic faster than standard ambulances. Contains a defibrillator, oxygen tank, and essential medical equipment. Funded via a $39,000 charitable donation.
• Automatic Chest Compression Machine (Lucas) Provides effective and uninterrupted chest compressions with higher blood flow than manual compressions for cardiac emergency treatment. Funded via a $19,000 charitable donation.
• AED Station Bright yellow, well-recognized public access defibrillator stations for emergency cardiac situations. Funded via an $8,500 charitable donation.
• Blood Processing Equipment Equipment used to separate blood into its basic components: platelets, red cells, and white cells. Funded via a $5,400 charitable donation.
• Annual Blood Testing Kit Contributions Recurring $1.2 million annual contribution program funding specialized blood testing kits for MDA's national blood bank in Israel, supplying all Israeli hospitals with 300,000+ units of blood per year.
• CMDA Israel Mission Trip Multi-day guided tour of Israel serving as both a donor cultivation experience and fundraising event for CMDA supporters.
• Overseas Volunteer Program (MDA Ambulance Volunteering, Ages 18-30) International volunteer program for young adults aged 18-30 combining first aid training and ambulance volunteering with MDA in Israel. Open to all religions and nationalities; no prior medical knowledge required.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 of 800 ambulances in service supplied by CMDA
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chavaya Israelit Organization Inc (Israel Experience)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMDA partners with Chavaya Israelit Organization (Israel Experience) for the MDA Overseas Volunteer Program. The program has been running for approximately 5 years and over 100 students have participated. Volunteers aged 18-30 from around the world spend 6 weeks learning first aid and volunteering with MDA ambulances in Israel.
• Destination IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for MDA Overseas Volunteer Program, offering MDA gap year and volunteer experiences for students aged 18-30.
• MasaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasa offers structured 4-week and 6-week volunteer programs with MDA for young adults aged 18-30, integrated into the overseas volunteer program pathway.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JNF Canada: Jewish National Fund of Canada is a major Canadian Jewish fundraising nonprofit supporting Israeli infrastructure and community projects. Directly comparable in donor base, geographic footprint, mission alignment with Israel, and reliance on galas, planned giving, and securities donations.
• Friends of United Hatzalah: U.S.-based fundraising arm for United Hatzalah, Israel's volunteer-based emergency medical response organization. Closely comparable in mission (Israeli EMS equipment/vehicle funding), product catalog (ambucycles, ambulances), and diaspora fundraising approach.
• Development Corporation for Israel (Israel Bonds): Markets Israel Bonds to U.S. and Canadian investors, including as a charitable donation channel that CMDA itself promotes. Overlapping donor base, similar use of Israel-themed investment as a giving mechanism, and shared Canadian retail distribution infrastructure.
• United Israel Appeal of Canada (UIA): UIA Federations Canada is the central fundraising body of the Canadian Jewish community, channeling funds to Israeli welfare and humanitarian causes. Comparable as a federally structured, multi-region Canadian Jewish fundraising charity with similar geographic and demographic reach.
• American Friends of Magen David Adom: The U.S. counterpart to CMDA, also raising funds exclusively for MDA Israel through ambulances, blood bank, and equipment appeals. Operates the same regulatory 'sole authorized' model in the U.S. and offers the closest direct comparability on mission, product catalog, and donor demographic.
• UJA Federation of Greater Toronto: One of Canada's largest Jewish federations, raising and allocating funds across Jewish community needs domestically and in Israel. Comparable as a Canadian Jewish umbrella fundraising organization using galas, P2P, major gifts, and planned giving to support Israeli and local programs.
• Hadassah Canada: Canadian chapter of Hadassah, raising funds for Israeli medical infrastructure (e.g., Hadassah Medical Organization). Comparable as a Canadian-registered charity supporting an Israeli health/medical institution through galas, planned giving, and chapter-based community fundraising.

Emerging players

• Birthright Israel Foundation: North American fundraising arm of Taglit-Birthright Israel, engaging young Jewish adults. Comparable as a Canadian/American Jewish philanthropic entity that combines giving with youth engagement, similar to CMDA's Young Adults and Overseas Volunteer programs.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies: Major U.S. Jewish federation serving Greater Boston. Comparable as a federation-style umbrella raising funds for Israel and Jewish communal needs via major gifts, planned giving, and donor-advised funds — though U.S.-based rather than Canadian.

Regional players

• World Jewish Relief: U.K.-based Jewish humanitarian and emergency response charity. Comparable as a diaspora Jewish fundraising organization supporting emergency relief causes, though operating primarily in the U.K. rather than Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/canadianmda
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mdaisrael?si=VYbSBjvLjcWw3h3y
• Facebookfacebook.com/CanadianMagenDavidAdom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadian-magen-david-adom-for-israel

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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