Campus Community Campaign
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The annual Campus Community Campaign is an opportunity for our campus community to learn more about the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´-led initiatives inspiring the change our world needs.
It is through these philanthropic initiatives—and the incredible donors who support them—that ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ has cultivated a culture of philanthropy, reinforcing its founding mission to contribute to the greater good of our community.
We invite you to be a part of this movement by exploring  to learn more about projects being spearheaded by your campus colleagues.
Quick Facts
The Campus Community Campaign has been taking place since 2003, and runs throughout the month of March every year.
As a current staff and faculty member, you can create your own impact by making your gift through payroll deduction.
Every gift you make goes directly towards the cause you are championing – no administrative fees are taken, and charitable tax receipts will be issued for each contribution.
Lead a FutureFunder Campaign
Now more than ever, people and institutions are joining forces to make a collective impact in our local and broader communities. Many ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ initiatives are part of this movement! All across campus students, faculty and staff are leading projects that make an impact in the communities we serve. You can submit and lead your own crowdfunding campaign by visiting !
Donor Spotlights
Read more about the faculty, staff and retirees of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ who are making a difference by supporting initiatives through ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ that are meaningful to them!
Contact
If you have any questions about the Campus Community Campaign, such as finding a cause that aligns with your latest passion, please contact Bethany Goral, Annual Giving Officer. We would love to hear from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Campus Community Campaign appeals directly to faculty, staff and retirees who understand ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, our endeavours and what it takes to flourish. We know students personally who have benefited from financial assistance made possible by donors. Most importantly, we see the impact our students have on the world – equipped with education and experiences that prepare them to serve our global community.
At ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, gifts like yours and their impact are truly here for good – permanent, perpetual, and life-changing for today’s students and future generations. The Campus Community Campaign focuses on the special impact of our campus community members like you.
As a member of our campus community, you’ve seen it – the passion, hard work and ambition our students bring. You see the ideas that are ignited and the big plans that hatch from the interactions and experiences our students enjoy here. You also see how much goes into making a student’s education possible – from scholarships and bursaries that ease financial stress, to relevant and up to date library collections, to the life-changing student experiences that ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ can offer. That’s why many of us give not only time and talent, but personal resources too, so we can continue to see our campus flourish and our students succeed.
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There will always be exceptional experiences and innovative projects happening at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ that need funding and can have an immediate impact in the lives of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ students and researchers. The Campus Community Campaign provides an opportunity to rally together to rouse spirit, inspiration and pride for the wonderful things your gift makes possible.
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Absolutely! FutureFunder — ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s crowdfunding platform — provides the opportunity to support a breadth of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´-led initiatives making a difference in our local and global communities. Visit to search for a cause that most resonates with you.
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Giving is a very personal decision, and every gift that comes in enhances what we can offer our students, and the learning and teaching opportunities here. Payroll deduction is a convenient way to give, and makes giving affordable, automatic and impactful. Whether you give a one-time gift or take advantage of the payroll deduction option, whenever our community comes together to support a vital fundraising initiative, we have an incredible collective impact.
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Yes it is. You’ll receive an official tax receipt for any gift. Payroll deductions will appear on your T4 slip for the corresponding year.
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Yes! And it’s arguably one of the easiest ways to have an ongoing impact. You can set up a convenient monthly gift through payroll when you donate via , on a pledge card, or by calling the Department of University Advancement – the deductions will appear on your T4 slip for the corresponding year.
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Of course. Simply contact the Department of University Advancement to change the terms of your gift at any time.
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You can still give, shifting to a payment schedule that works for you. We can set up an ongoing pledge on credit card or by pre-authorized debit from your bank account. One-time gifts can be made by credit card, cheque, or cash.
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We’d love to hear about it, and discuss whether it fits the charitable criteria for , ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s own crowdfunding site. to be reviewed by staff in the Department of University Advancement. Be sure to include your contact information in case we have questions.