How Your Gift Helps
The Annual Fund is dedicated to securing and stewarding private gifts that benefit the University of Ottawa. No matter the amount, accumulated gifts received through the Annual Fund make a significant impact.
The support of generous alumni and friends has never been more important and with thousands of existing gift designations, donors are able to support specific areas that are important to them. Whether you wish to support faculty teaching and research, provide a much needed scholarship for a student, or support a specific area, you'll find giving to the University of Ottawa easy and highly rewarding.
“Most of the funds subscribed to Canada’s university are committed to specific programs. That is necessary and commendable, but there is also a need for uncommitted donations to be used at the President’s discretion to fund new initiatives. We have chosen to support this uncommitted seed money.”
Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Sheila Curran
“As an ophthalmologist, I cannot underestimate the importance of updating equipment. This is the reason I particularly like my donations being directed toward the purchase of a new teaching aid. After consulting with the Annual Fund, I learned that at the top of the priority list was osteology sets for the Anatomy Department. I like to steer my donations towards the purchase of new equipment, books etc. and in a sense maintaining infrastructure because I feel it helps many students over a long period of time.”
Dr. Lawrence Schonberger
"I would like to thank you for your willingness in funding my studies… My hard work and dedication will not only be made in my name but also in yours."