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Ways to Give

You can empower students, faculty and researchers to change their lives, communities, and the world.

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Make a Gift Today

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    Make a Gift Online

    Visit the online donation form and select the cause or fund that is important to you.

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    Make a Gift by Phone

    Call us at 1-888-266-3108 or  519-824-4120 Ext. 56934

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    Mail a Gift

    Alumni House
    University of Guelph
    50 Stone Rd. E.
    Guelph, ON  N1G 2W1  
    Please include a donation form to help direct your gift.

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    Honour Someone Special

    Make a tribute gift with the online donation form. The honouree or next of kin will be notified, but gift details will not be shared. 

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    Give a Gift of Shares

    A tax-efficient way to give and get credit for fair market value. Use the Notification of Gift of Securities form.

Plan a Gift for Tomorrow

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Create a Legacy Gift
Unlock potential and a powerful force for good with an estate or legacy gift.
Plan Your Legacy Gift
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Staff and Faculty Giving
Make a lasting impact for students who need support.
Explore Payroll Giving
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Become a Monthly Donor
Set up an automatic donation online by selecting the "Give Monthly" option. 
Give Monthly

Other Ways to Give

Class Projects

Class projects are a meaningful tradition for many alumni who want to give back to the University. These initiatives are driven by volunteers from specific graduating classes, who select a funding priority that resonates with them. Together, they set a fundraising goal and timeline, collaborating with classmates to achieve their objectives.

To learn more about how your class can support a funding priority or participate in an active class project, please email annualgiving@uoguelph.ca.

 

Gifts in Kind

A gift of tangible property such as works of art, books, animals, equipment and collections. Gifts in kind may be made to the University to augment academic and research activities. Donations are assessed by a qualified appraiser to determine the fair market value of the items. Donors receive a tax receipt for the appraised value.

For information about making a gift in kind, contact Alumni House at 519-824-4120 ext 56934 or donate@uoguelph.ca.

 

Gifts from Outside Canada

USA: University of Guelph alumni and their families (family members are defined as: spouses, children, grandchildren, parents and siblings) may make donations directly to the University of Guelph and use the University of Guelph charitable receipt for their U.S. income tax returns under the US-Canada Income Tax Treaty. Indicate on your tax return that you or a family member are/were a U of G graduate or student. Note that it is the responsibility of the donor to ensure they qualify to use the receipt.

Friends of University of Guelph Inc. is a certified and registered not-for-profit organization in the U.S. [501(c)(3)]. American citizens (or residents) who are not alumni or related to the University of Guelph, as well as corporations, foundations, estates and trusts requiring a U.S. tax receipt can donate through our organization. Charitable gifts made to the Friends of University of Guelph Inc. are deductible for federal estate and gift tax purposes and are recognized and accepted by the US Internal Revenue Service. The IRS Employer ID is 51 0189191.

Please direct inquiries or to notify of any incoming gifts to donate@uoguelph.ca. Cheques can be mailed directly to:

Friends of the University of Guelph
1350 Ave of the Americas, FL 2, Ste 266
New York, NY 10019
USA

View the bylaws of Friends of the University of Guelph.

Other Countries: The University of Guelph can accept gifts from around the world. Tax treatment of charitable gifts varies from country to country. For more information on international gifts call us at 1-888-266-3108 or 519-824-4120 Ext. 56934 or email donate@uoguelph.ca.

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Help Students Thrive, Not Just Survive

A gift to the University Highest Priority Fund helps us focus on what matters most. Donors to Highest Priority have helped student food insecurity, mental health, and urgent financial need. Or a gift to a scholarship or bursary provides an invaluable gift of time, enabling students to concentrate on their studies and participate in learning outside the classroom.  

Whatever area you support, you are making a difference.

Support Students Today
We are here to help

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us at donate@uoguelph.ca or call  1-888-266-3108 or 519-824-4120 Ext. x56540.

 

Alumni House
University of Guelph
50 Stone Rd. E.
Guelph, ON  N1G 2W1  

 

 

U of G Gift Acceptance Policy

U of G Gift Acceptance Policy

Donor Bill of Rights

The Donor Bill of Rights was created by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits.

  • To be informed of the organization's mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
  • To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization's governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
  • To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements.
  • To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
  • To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
  • To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
  • To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
  • To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
  • To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
  • To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.

 

Charitable Registration Number: 10816 1829 RR 0001