The theme of this year's Giving Day, Progress takes a community, reflects U of T’s fundraising and alumni engagement campaign: Defy Gravity, which offers a vision of Inclusive Excellence with global impact. Inclusive Excellence at U of T means embracing the broadest range of ideas, cultures, experiences and perspectives to generate bold solutions for today's challenges.
All initiatives featured on behalf of the university’s colleges and faculties support accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion. Give to the initiative that means most to you.
U of T Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising campaign, inviting the U of T community to harness our collective power in support of our students and researchers. Driven by online promotion through social media, email and peer-to-peer fundraising, this campaign brings donors, alumni, friends and the wider community together for one day to support causes that mean the most to them.
U of T is hosting its Giving Day on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. But you can donate as many times as you like during the period of February 26-March 26 for it to count toward U of T Giving Day.
Yes, there are a number of featured funds on behalf of the number of faculties and colleges listed in our Giving Day page, all of which benefit students and researchers.
Your donation will go to the fund that you choose.
Eligible gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum of $1,000 per gift. For example, a $100 gift will be matched with $100, and a $5,000 gift will be matched with $1,000. All eligible gifts will be matched, while matching funds last.
Please note: Some Colleges and Faculties may have their additional matching opportunities that will further increase your support.
No, there is no minimum. Every donation made from February 26 to March 26 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 while funds last.
On March 26, your contribution can make an even bigger impact, thanks to the generosity of the U of T community. Your U of T Giving Day gift could be boosted by matching funds, unlocking even more support for your favourite cause, project or program. Be part of a day that showcases the spirit and generosity of the U of T community.
The new donor incentive is a special offer for the first 100 new donors to U of T Giving Day. When you make your first gift, you'll receive a cozy sweater-shaped enamel pin that says "I heart U of T" as a thank-you gift. Pins will begin to be mailed out starting in May 2025, though it may take some time to reach you.
Thank you for joining our donor community with your first gift to U of T. We will reach out to you for delivery and contact information and the enamel pins will be distributed after the Giving Day campaign concludes, starting in May 2025.
You can spread the word to your friends, family and social networks by changing your profile image or posting about the day by tagging @uoftalumni or #UofTGivingDay
Some colleges and faculties will be hosting their own exciting events — check out their social media accounts for more details!
Yes, while donating online is secure and easy, you can also:
To make a new recurring gift online, choose your fund then toggle to the ‘monthly’ option. To make your recurring gift over the phone, please call 416-978-0811 or toll-free 1-800-463-6048.
Please note that only payments received by the end of day March 26, 2025 will count towards U of T Giving Day and as such will be eligible for matching (gifts are matched up to $1,000, while funds last).
Yes, you can. Please contact Angellee Bent, Senior Development Officer, Leadership Annual Giving, at angellee.bent@utoronto.ca.
Yes. Tax receipts will be issued for all eligible donations. When you make a gift online you will receive your tax receipt automatically by email right after your donation is made.
Not a resident of Canada? Alumni and friends around the world can still help U of T in its mission. Find out more about international giving here.
Donors are encouraged to consult with a financial advisor; however, more information about tax credits is available here
The University of Toronto is a registered charitable organization. Charitable registration number: BN # 108162330-RR0001.
Our donation processing system is completely protected and secure. Information collected is only used by University of Toronto and will not be sold or shared with any third-party organization. Your credit card information will not be stored.
Once you’ve made an online gift, you will receive a confirmation email that the donation transaction was successfully completed. We will be sharing the results and impact of U of T Giving Day with all donors in May 2025.
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