When you make a donation, you receive a federal and provincial tax credit on your income tax return. Your contribution may also be made in semi-annual or quarterly installments. Gifts for the Present. Outright Gifts and Pledges can be made by cash, cheque, credit card or pre-authorized chequing. Your contribution may also be made in semi-annual, quarterly or monthly installments.
Donors receive a gift receipt for the fair market value of the gift assessed by qualified parties.
Gifts of Securities are gifts of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. The gift receipt issued is based on the value of the securities at the close of business on the day of transfer. Gifts for the Future. Future gifts to the University, often referred to as planned gifts, are also welcomed. These include charitable bequests provided in a will and gifts of life insurance.