Planned Giving

Your legacy. Your way.

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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.

What is planned giving?

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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.

Ways to leave a legacy

Impact stories

Retiree
Suzanne Faure
Retiree

Leaving mentorship as a legacy

Mentors can leave a strong impression and profoundly impact our decisions. Such was certainly the case for Suzanne Faure (MEd ’84, PhD ’95) throughout…
Alumni
Henderson-Huggins
Alumni

Making a multigenerational impact in health

Family ties to the University of Ottawa run deep for Brian Henderson (MEd ’75) and Nicole Huggins (BHSc ’23). Both are interested in health and medici…
Alumni
Delores Young
Alumni

Setting goals, grabbing opportunities and embracing fate

Dolores Young (MEd ’83) has led an adventure-filled life that combined international travel, learning about different cultures and love of education.…
Retiree
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 terrori…
Students
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 …
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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

Donors
Heritage Circle
Donors

Join the University of Ottawa Heritage Circle

The Heritage Circle honours our most valued donors: those who have decided to make a planned gift to the University of Ottawa. Members of the Circle a…
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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…
Donors
Individuals signing a paper
Donors

The benefits of giving to charity in your will

Leaving a gift to charity in your will benefits both you and the organizations you care about. Your gift can be a specific amount, a percentage, a spe…
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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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The importance of a will and a power of attorney

Estate planning advice from our alumnus, Sébastien Desmarais.
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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.

Join the Heritage Circle!

Thoughtful supporters who have included the University of Ottawa in their estate plans become members of the Heritage Circle.

The Heritage Circle is a special community of donors who value higher education and cutting-edge research, and trust in uOttawa to continue delivering top programs to students for generations to come.

It’s important to their legacy to know their gift will empower the University to carry out its long-term planning, guiding the school and its students into the future.

THANK YOU to all the donors who are currently members of the Heritage Circle!

Heritage Circle event
Photo by Denise H. Werker

Get in touch

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

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Request your brochure

Request your copy of our Planned Giving brochure to learn more about the strength of legacy gifts, meet our team and be inspired by the stories of Heritage Circle members.
Request your copy of our legacy gift brochure

Team contact

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Manager - Planned Giving

Tel.: 613-617-3547
[email protected]

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Manager - Planned Giving

Tel.: 343-997-5731
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Coordinator – Planned Giving

Tel.: 613-790-1097
[email protected]

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