Make a one-time donation in the amount of your choice

It’s easy, there’s no commitment required, and it’s also the most common way people donate.

The concept

By making a one-time donation to our institutional, faculty, or departmental projects, you’re contributing to the Université’s growth and creating a supportive environment for our students, professors, and researchers that fosters knowledge transfer, creativity, and innovation.

Did you know?

A major or exceptional donation is typically a substantial, one-time contribution distributed over several years. Such donations are intended to support large-scale infrastructure projects, or endowments.

For more information about these types of donations, please contact:

MICHAEL PECHO
Vice-Rector for Alumni Relations and Philanthropy
Contact Michael

ALEXANDRA JEANTY, MBA
Director of Exceptional Donations
Contact Alexandra

Donating is incredibly easy.

Give to Brave the way from anywhere, in your own way.

Add momentum to the Brave the way campaign with just a few clicks. Our secure online platform makes donation easy, and makes it possible to have an immediate and significant impact on our projects. Whether large or small, your donation is a step towards a more ambitious future.

Donate online
1. Specify the amount

Decide how much you want to donate, in support of Brave the way‘s initiatives. You also have the option of setting up recurring donations, for a sustained impact over time.

2. Fill out the form

Fill out the required fields in our online form, making sure to include your contact information and payment details. This will ensure a seamless and secure donation process.

3. Confirm your donation

Review your information, confirm your donation, and join the community of donors dedicated to building a braver future.

Give voice to your generosity. By calling us, you connect directly with our cause. Our advisors are ready to guide you, provide you with information, and help you determine the best way to support the Brave the way campaign’s pillars.

Call to donate
1. Call UdeM

Dial 514-343-6812 or call 1-888-883-6812 (toll-free) to speak with an advisor.

2. Explore your options

The advisor will explain the different methods through which you can contribute, and address any questions you might have.

3. Submit your information

Provide the information needed to make your donation, including the amount you want to give, and your contact information.

4. Finalize your donation

Follow the advisor’s instructions to finalize your donation. Rest assured that the entire transaction is handled securely and confidentially.

Your mailed support is a testament to your commitment to solidarity and innovation. Every letter and cheque helps create a fairer, better future, consistent with Brave the way’s ambitions.

Contact us by mail
1. Write a cheque

Make your cheque payable to the Alumni and Donor Community

2. Write a letter

Include a note specifying the donation amount and your intentions (for example, the pillar of the campaign you would like your funds directed towards).

3. Send your mail

Mail your cheque and letter to the following address:

Université de Montréal
Alumni and Donor Community
C. P. 6128
Succursale Centre-ville
Montréal (Québec) H3C 3J7

4. Withdrawal

Upon receipt, the cheque will be processed, and UdeM will issue a receipt to confirm your donation has been received.

Want to make a monthly or annual donation?

Log in to our donation platform and specify the amount you wish to donate every month.

Frequently Asked Questions

All the answers you need to guide you on your journey as a committed donor.

Your donation is a reflection of your values, a way to support one of the pillars of our Brave the way campaign, and a way to express your commitment to UdeM’s sustainable actions.

1. Pillar 1: Enhance the student experience and develop their full potential

Ensure that everyone studying at Université de Montréal finds what they need to ensure their well-being, flourish and be a force for good in the world.

2. Pillar 2: Create, discover and innovate for the common good

Direct your donation towards innovative projects, reinforcing UdeM’s role as a knowledge incubator.

3. Pillar 3: Ensure the health of the planet, our animals and all humans

Support sustainable development and public health initiatives, for a  direct impact on the well-being of the community, and of the environment.

4. Pillar 4: Build stronger communities

Allocate your donation to programs that fight inequality and promote education in disadvantaged or under-represented communities.

Every phase of life offers unique opportunities to provide UdeM with support tailored to your financial situation. For optimal planning, we suggest that you consult a financial advisor.

1. Young graduates
  • Crowdfund.
  • Make a recurring donation, to participate regularly.
  • Take out a new life insurance policy and designate UdeM as the beneficiary.
2. In mid-career
  • Make a recurring donation, to begin building your legacy.
  • Make a bequest, to leave a lasting legacy.
  • Donate publicly traded securities to combine your generosity with tax optimization.
  • Donate a life insurance policy that designates UdeM as beneficiary, for a significant impact.
3. In retirement
  • Update your will to incorporate a legacy gift to UdeM.
  • Donate an existing life insurance policy, for a lasting impact.
  • Transfer publicly traded securities or your RRSP/RRIF, to support the future of education.

While you can donate by mail and telephone, our online donation platform is the simplest, most direct way to give to UdeM.

1. Specify the amount you wish to donate

Determine how much you want to donate, based on your philanthropic goals.

2. Select the project you wish to support

Select from among our many projects to direct your donation towards the initiative that most closely reflects your values and interests, or the cause that means the most to you. Not sure what to donate to? Contact our philanthropy advisors.

3. Determine how often you wish to donate

Now, decide whether you want to support UdeM with a one-time donation, or with a recurring donation.

4. Enter your personal information

Provide your first name, last name, email address, and street address. Specify your relationship to UdeM, and include any other relevant information.

Donating to the Brave the way major philanthropic campaign means not only making a contribution to a cause near and dear to your heart, but also being able to take advantage of attractive tax incentives.

1. Tax credits

Qualify for donation tax credits, in accordance with tax laws.

2. Annual tax receipts

Get a tax receipt for your donations, making it easier to file your tax return.

3. Tax optimization

Maximize the tax benefits your donations provide you with, with smart tax planning.  Discuss this with a tax professional, if necessary.

Still have questions?

We have answers! Contact us today to talk about how your monthly or annual donation can serve the common good.