Hippocrates statue and bookstore at Cumming School of Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

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Your donation will help the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) and its institutes expand their research and education efforts, sparking transformational change and inspiring innovations that foster healthier lives. However you choose to give, your investment will drive positive change on campus, in the community and around the world.


Can I specify which area I wish my donation to support?

If you would like your donation to go to one or more of the Cumming School of Medicine's specific areas of research or education, please include a note with your cheque indicating which programs or priorities you would like to support, or contact:

Stephanie Matos
Major Gifts Advisor
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
HSC G302, 3330 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 4N1 
Direct: 403.220.8141
stephanie.matos@ucalgary.ca

I want to donate by cheque. Where do I send it?

Your cheque must be made payable to "UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY".

Mail your cheque to:

University of Calgary
Gift Processing & Tax Receipting
OVC 131, 2500 University Dr NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

All receipts are issued from the University of Calgary. All gifts are tax deductible.

Cheques must be made payable to THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY. If you would like to ensure your donation is sent to a specific Cumming School of Medicine Institute, please specifiy the name of the institute in the memo line of the cheque.

What is the impact of my gift?

As a donor, you are able to direct your donation to a specific project or area that has meaning to you and/or your family. More information on our programs can be found on our Research for Better Outcomes page.

 

I am interested in honorary or memorial giving. What is the process?

To create an honorary or memorial fund, please contact Annual Giving at 403.220.8261 or give@ucalgary.ca

 

Can I donate online?

Yes, you can. Please click here.  

U.S.-based gifts

As a U.S. resident or U.S.-based organization, make a gift to UCalgary through American Friends of the University of Calgary Inc.

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Corporations and foundations

Partner your organization with UCalgary to support university initiatives, programs, and various educational and research activities across campus.

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Other gifts

Support UCalgary — and receive a tax receipt for the fair market value of your gift — by donating real estate or other personal effects such as artwork or publicly listed securities.

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Existing awards and initiatives

Support the cause closest to your heart with a gift to one of our commemorative funds, fellowships, scholarships or bursaries.

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Gift Acceptance Guidelines

Please read the University of Calgary’s Gift Acceptance Guidelines. If you have questions, please contact Samantha (Sam) Jones, Director, Development Services, CSM, at samantha.jones6@ucalgary.ca.

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