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Your gift to the University of Ottawa transcends ordinary philanthropy—it’s a powerful investment in our collective future. When you support uOttawa, you become part of a legacy of innovation, discovery, leadership and transformation that extends far beyond our campus.

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When you give to uOttawa, you become an essential partner in transforming potential into impact. Together, we create opportunities that change lives, advance knowledge and build a better world.

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From imagination to impact: uOttawa’s $541M reIMAGINE campaign

What happens when a university dares to reIMAGINE its role in the world?

At the University of Ottawa, it leads to lives transformed and ideas unleashed. Surpassing its $500 million goal, the reIMAGINE campaign is the largest, highest impact fundraising effort in uOttawa’s history—and it’s rewriting what’s possible for students, researchers and the communities they serve.

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$541M

raised

39,000

donors

48%

alumni

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Leave a legacy

The legacy gift you leave will nurture and inspire tomorrow’s leaders, contribute to life-changing education and research, and have a lasting impact o…

Grow your impact

Invest in an endowment at the University of Ottawa and support the future of education and research. Your contribution today will help shape the leade…

Partner for social impact

Gain access to state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty and staff, and talented students. Align with your funding priorities and help your communit…

Our first-ever Giving Day was a huge success!

Together, we raised over $230,000 to support student success, fund scholarships, advance research and create life-changing opportunities. Your generosity didn’t just provide financial support—you opened doors, sparked dreams and changed futures.
A heartfelt THANK YOU for being part of this historic day. Your impact will be felt for years to come!

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