Cocendo Social Engine™
Turning Everyday Commerce Into Verified Student Support — Designed for CRA Compliance.
Cocendo Social Engine™ is a Canadian‑built, dignity‑first system that transforms ordinary spending into pre‑funded, measurable impact. It empowers merchants, brands, institutions, and communities to participate in a national coalition — one where every transaction strengthens local economies, supports students, and fuels long‑term opportunity.
Cocendo is not a discount app, donation platform, or loyalty program. It is infrastructure: a transparent, compliance‑driven engine that enables coalitions to create real impact without friction, complexity, or reputational risk.
How It Works
Cocendo connects merchants, brands, and institutions through a secure, rules‑based engine that allocates a small portion of everyday transactions toward community benefit.
- PFAM (Pre‑Funded Advertising Model): Brands and merchants pre‑fund impact as part of their marketing spend.
- Agent Capacity: Cocendo acts as agent for the Gordon L. Diewert Foundation. The $1.00 portion is remitted in full to the charity and is not income to Cocendo.
- Strengthen Local Economies: Encouraging shop‑local behaviour while funding student support.
- Zero Operational Burden: Merchants and partners participate without friction or added complexity.
- Transparent Reporting: Every PFAM dollar, Charity Point, and voucher is tracked and verified.
CRA Compliance & Governance
Accurate Agency Model
The $1.00 portion is collected by Cocendo in its capacity as agent for the Diewert Foundation and remitted in full. The Foundation retains full direction and control over its use.
Commercial Service Clarity
Merchants are purchasing a commercial service (customer engagement and coalition visibility). No part of the fee constitutes a charitable gift, and therefore no donation receipt is issued.
Direction and Control
All student support is awarded based on objective, need‑based criteria established and administered solely by the Diewert Foundation in collaboration with eligible post‑secondary institutions.
Corporate Giving Standards
As a Canadian corporation, Cocendo may claim charitable deductions for donations up to 75% of its net income, in accordance with CRA rules.
A Movement Rooted in Dignity
At its core, Cocendo Social Engine™ is about dignity — ensuring support is delivered in a way that respects the people it serves and the partners who make it possible.
The system avoids hierarchy, avoids spotlighting donors, and avoids creating divisions. Instead, it unites Canadians around a shared belief: everyday commerce can build a more equitable future.
Built for Coalition Partners
Cocendo is engineered for reputational safety, operational simplicity, and long‑term sustainability. Partners gain:
A transparent, defensible system aligned with Canadian standards.
Resonates deeply with modern consumers and communities.
Demonstrate social responsibility without operational complexity.
Join the Coalition
Cocendo Social Engine™ welcomes merchants, institutions, brands, and community leaders who want to be part of a credible, transparent, and nationally unifying movement.
Become a PartnerLegal Disclaimer: Cocendo Social Engine Inc. is a Canadian social enterprise. The Gordon L. Diewert Foundation is a registered Canadian charity (BN: 88446 1328 RR0001). Cocendo collects $1.00 per interaction fee as agent for the Foundation and remits it in full. The Foundation retains complete direction and control over all charitable activities. Merchants and consumers receive no charitable tax receipts, as their participation constitutes a commercial transaction, not a donation. Cocendo Social Engine™ is designed to comply with CRA requirements for charitable intermediaries and corporate giving.