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Carleton Donors

As a Carleton donor, your generosity inspires others to get involved and give back and helps make good things happen at Carleton and in the communities we serve. There are many options for how you can make a gift and areas through which you can direct your support. 

Why Give

Your decision to give makes a difference by supporting funds, initiatives and causes that transform lives, address community needs and create lasting societal change.

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Transform Lives

Your generosity helps make higher education more accessible, equips students with the skills they need to succeed and shapes global, cause-driven citizens.

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Address Community Needs

By investing in experiential learning, you contribute to community capacity and drive action on challenges that matter most to your community.

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Create Lasting Societal Change

When you support research, you foster innovation, build new knowledge, and train the next generation to tackle the root causes of issues that affect us all.

Ways to Give

Carleton offers many convenient options for making a donation. If you have any questions or would like to start a conversation about advancing shared values and impact through philanthropy, email us at advancement@carleton.ca.

Give Online

Browse hundreds of campaigns, projects and funds across all areas of the university and find causes that align with your interests.

Give By Payroll Deduction

Carleton employees can set up monthly gifts by selecting the “payroll deduction” option on FutureFunder.ca or by calling (613) 520-3636.

Become a Monthly Donor

External Carleton community members can become monthly donors by selecting the “recurring” option on FutureFunder.ca or by calling (613) 520-3636.

Make a Gift by Will

Interested in making a gift to Carleton in your will? Visit the Plan for Good website to learn more or contact plannedgiving@carleton.ca.

Give through Donor-Advised Funds

As a registered charity, Carleton is eligible to receive distributions from donor-advised funds. To learn more, visit the Plan for Good website.

Give by EFT or Wire Transfer

You can make a gift by EFT or wire transfer by contacting katie.stigter@carleton.ca to get Carleton’s banking information. Learn more about the process below.

Make a Gift of Shares

Make a gift of shares by completing the Charitable Gift of Securities Form. Learn more about the process and access the fillable form below.

Make a Gift of Mutual Funds

Make a gift of mutual funds by completing the Gift of Mutual Funds Form. Learn more about the process and access the fillable form below.

Make a Gift in Kind

Carleton accepts various types of gifts in kind. Contact us at advancement@carleton.ca to discuss options.

You can also give by phone by calling (613) 520-3636 or by mail to Department of University Advancement, Carleton University, 4104 HCI Building, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S5B6 (cheque payable to Carleton University).

Did you know…

U.S. citizens and residents who are graduates or family members of graduates can make gifts directly to Carleton University. If you are a U.S. resident who is not a graduate or family member, you can support Carleton’s mission through the Carleton University Foundation (U.S.).

Cheques made to the Carleton University Foundation (U.S.) should be mailed to:

Carleton University
Department of University Advancement
4104 HCI Building
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6, Canada

Where to Give

Make the impact you envision by directing your giving through the mechanisms and impact areas that resonate most with you. Have a question or want to explore the options? Contact us at advancement@carleton.ca.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join Carleton’s community of cause-driven donors by exploring FutureFunder, reaching out to start a conversation or learning more about legacy giving.

Contribute to Existing Efforts

Not sure where you’d like to direct your gift? Browse active projects and campaigns on the FutureFunder—Carleton’s crowdfunding site—and make an immediate difference.

Tailor Your Impact

Have an idea of the impact you’d like to make? Our team can assist you in establishing a new award, fund or initiative that aligns with your vision. Reach out today.

Create Lasting Change

Work with our Personal and Planned Giving team to make a legacy gift that creates lifelong impact.