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.
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.
Address Community Needs
By investing in experiential learning, you contribute to community capacity and drive action on challenges that matter most to your community.
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.
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Passionate about a specific topic? Speak with our team about the causes that matter most to you and your community—from health and wellness, to sustainability, to social fabric and a new, inclusive economy. We can help identify opportunities that align with your values and make a difference in these areas. -
Experiential learning is a cornerstone of students’ academic experience at Carleton. By investing in opportunities that allow students to develop and apply real-world skills, like work-integrated and community-engaged learning, paid placements, co-op, studios, and more, you help better prepare them to make an impact and find success in their future careers. -
You can support a variety of initiatives that enhance students’ experiences on campus while also helping them explore their interests and passions, develop well-rounded skills, and support their wellbeing. Some examples include investing through Athletics programs, clubs and societies, the library and mental health initiatives. -
You can provide financial aid to deserving students by establishing a scholarship, which recognizes academic achievement, or a bursary, which supports those in financial need. By creating an award, you help unlock the potential of diverse students and make higher education more accessible. -
When you invest in research, you help advance innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges while giving aspiring scientists and researchers opportunities to develop critical research skills. You can support faculty and student research, research centres and labs, research Chairs, or capstone research projects. -
Community engagement and partnership has been at the heart of Carleton’s mission since its inception. You can contribute to community action efforts by directing your giving toward initiatives that are grounded in community and public engagement, like the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (CDCC) and the Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG).
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.