Planned Giving

The legacy gift you leave to the University of Ottawa will nurture and inspire tomorrow’s leaders, contribute to life-changing education and research, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

students who are the recipient of the Murray Brown Estate Gift talking with Mr. Brown’s cousin

What is planned giving?

Planned giving is the process of planning your charitable donations in advance. This allows you to achieve your philanthropic goals while maximizing your social impact, tax benefits, and other financial advantages.

A planned gift can benefit donors and their families, as well as the University of Ottawa and its students, long into the future.

Student reading on campus

Marlene Patrick and Lily Omakor chat, smiling, over coffee.
Heritage News

Opportunity and inclusion: core values that helped shape a gift

Marlene Patrick’s (BAdm ’79, BCom ‘80) fondest memories of uOttawa stem from its bilingualism. Arriving at the University from a smaller, English-speaking community and wanting to study translation, she saw this as a great, inclusive opportunity.

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Michel Prévost sitting at his desk in front of a bookcase full of books.
Retiree

Proud to help

Michel Prévost (MA [history] ’85, BA ’79, BSocSc ’78), uOttawa chief archivist for nearly 30 years, is undoubtedly one of the leading ambassadors of t…
In memoriam
Madeleine and Michel Desloges.
In memoriam

Honouring an inspiring young woman

September 21 will mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Annemarie Desloges, a uOttawa health sciences alumna. Annemarie lost her life in a terror…
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Annika Fabbi, sitting at the piano during a recital.
Students

An anonymous donation with a big impact

The constant hours of practice every day by multiple students are demanding on musical instruments. So, when an anonymous estate gift was made to the …
Alumni
Mr. Nasir Tarafder and Mrs. Mahenur Nasir
Alumni

Paying it forward with kindness and generosity

When Mr. Nasir Tarafder and Mrs. Mahenur Nasir immigrated to Canada from Bangladesh, their hope was to provide a better life for their children, inclu…
Alumni
Marie des Anges Loyer
Alumni

Furthering good through knowledge

Marie des Anges Loyer worked closely with her financial adviser and the Development Office to find a way to achieve her ambitious philanthropic goals …
Alumni
Craig Haynes
Alumni

An opportunity to pay it forward

Craig Haynes has been giving both his time and money to the University of Ottawa, the place that he says encouraged him to aim high. Both the scholars…
Students in class
Make an impact

“Seeing people succeed and spread their wings is so very gratifying; it’s much more satisfying than seeing your portfolio grow!”

Gérald McNeely

— uOttawa donor

Legacy giving advice

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Man filling out paperwork
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Charitable giving and life insurance

Read a financial planner’s advice on the various ways to donate an insurance policy to a charitable organization.
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Grandparents with their granddaughter
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The importance of a will and a power of attorney

Estate planning advice from our alumnus, Sébastien Desmarais.
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Students crossing the road at sunset
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Why you need a will

A will allows you to donate money to your charities and other non-profit organizations and institutions.
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Exterior view of Tabaret Hall with students.
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Your legacy, your goals

The reasons for making a planned gift are both many and diverse, but above all, they’re very personal. Whether it’s to honour the memory of a loved on…

For more information about leaving a gift in your will or other types of planned gifts, please get in touch. You may also consult our FAQ page to find answers to common questions. 

If you have already left us a gift in your will, please let us know to help us plan for the future and ensure we can honour your wishes and allow us to recognize your generosity in our prestigious Heritage Circle.

Thank you,
The Planned Giving Team

Team contact

Claude Drouin

Manager - Planned Giving

Tel.: 613-617-3547
[email protected]

Sylvain Ladouceur

Manager - Planned Giving

Tel.: 343-997-5731
[email protected]

Donna Mathieu

Coordinator – Planned Giving

Tel.: 613-790-1097
[email protected]

Planned Giving

190 Laurier Avenue East
Ottawa, ON Canada
K1N 6N5

Tel.: +1 613-562-5800 ext. 3417
Toll-free: +1 888-352-7222
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