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[Giving](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/37) ![Sneak peak tour](/sites/default/files/styles/header_medium_desktop/public/2024-10/201605SneakPeekTours049.jpg.webp?itok=tRFxl0z2) Explore - [Overview](/index%2Ephp/giving) - [Why Give](/index%2Ephp/giving/why-give) - [Areas of Support](/index%2Ephp/giving/areas-support) - [Financial Stewardship](/index%2Ephp/giving/financial-stewardship) - [Types of Giving](/index%2Ephp/giving/types-giving) - [Ways to Give](/index%2Ephp/giving/ways-give) - [Celebrating Generosity](/index%2Ephp/giving/celebrating-generosity) - [If These Walls Could Talk](/index%2Ephp/giving/if-these-walls-could-talk) - [Stay Connected](/index%2Ephp/giving/stay-connected) - [Contact Us](/index%2Ephp/giving/contact-us) - [Donate](/index%2Ephp/giving/donate) - [Give Now](https://secure3.convio.net/ocadu/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30132a?df_id=1980&mfc_pref=T&1980.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=2E84D64643F79CCED9AC44A5B88F2580) # Giving Explore - [Overview](/index%2Ephp/giving) - [Why Give](/index%2Ephp/giving/why-give) - [Areas of Support](/index%2Ephp/giving/areas-support) - [Financial Stewardship](/index%2Ephp/giving/financial-stewardship) - [Types of Giving](/index%2Ephp/giving/types-giving) - [Ways to Give](/index%2Ephp/giving/ways-give) - [Celebrating Generosity](/index%2Ephp/giving/celebrating-generosity) - [If These Walls Could Talk](/index%2Ephp/giving/if-these-walls-could-talk) - [Stay Connected](/index%2Ephp/giving/stay-connected) - [Contact Us](/index%2Ephp/giving/contact-us) - [Donate](/index%2Ephp/giving/donate) - [Give Now](https://secure3.convio.net/ocadu/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30132a?df_id=1980&mfc_pref=T&1980.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=2E84D64643F79CCED9AC44A5B88F2580) ### Advancement ## Bridging the aspirations of our creative community with the resources needed to realize them. rgb(255,255,255) The Advancement Office is responsible for fundraising and creating meaningful connections to advance the mission of the University. We foster lifelong relationships with donors, organizations, alums, parents and friends to strengthen engagement and cultivate a culture of philanthropy to drive forward the transformative work happening on campus. Our team works closely with faculties, departments and stakeholders of the University to collaborate on groundbreaking initiatives and bring positive change. Together, with the support of our donors, we are shaping the future of creativity and education, one meaningful contribution at a time. ## Donor news [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-06/2026%20OCAD%20U%20Gala%20-%20Main%20Photo%20for%20News%20Story.png?itok=Lt2Nh1Ti) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-06/2026%20OCAD%20U%20Gala%20-%20Main%20Photo%20for%20News%20Story.png?itok=Lt2Nh1Ti) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-06/2026%20OCAD%20U%20Gala%20-%20Main%20Photo%20for%20News%20Story.png?itok=ISSNCBy_) ### A night of art, design and community at the OCAD U Gala More than 300 guests gathered for the second annual OCAD U Gala, raising $420,000 through an evening of art, design and community. Proceeds from the event will support student bursaries at OCAD University. June 4, 2026 ](/news/night-art-design-and-community-ocad-u-gala) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-05/Tavleen%20Kaur%20Lall%20-%20Glass%20Blowing%20Workshop%201920%20x%201080.jpg?itok=GUvfDYQz) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-05/Tavleen%20Kaur%20Lall%20-%20Glass%20Blowing%20Workshop%201920%20x%201080.jpg?itok=GUvfDYQz) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-05/Tavleen%20Kaur%20Lall%20-%20Glass%20Blowing%20Workshop%201920%20x%201080.jpg?itok=LnLYEO2S) ### Taking graduate work beyond the studio With support from the William and Nona Heaslip Foundation, OCAD U graduate students are expanding their practice through travel, experimentation and new creative work. May 5, 2026 ](/news/taking-graduate-work-beyond-studio) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2025-10/Inaugural%20Chancellor%27s%20Lifetime%20Achivement%20Award%20-%2034.jpg?itok=rSpKEvB9) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2025-10/Inaugural%20Chancellor%27s%20Lifetime%20Achivement%20Award%20-%2034.jpg?itok=rSpKEvB9) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2025-10/Inaugural%20Chancellor%27s%20Lifetime%20Achivement%20Award%20-%2034.jpg?itok=R55cbp1H) ### Rosalie Sharp honoured with inaugural Chancellor’s Lifetime Achievement Award The OCAD U award recognizes Rosalie Sharp’s extraordinary contributions to the advancement of art, design and culture in Toronto and across Canada. October 22, 2025 ](/news/rosalie-sharp-honoured-inaugural-chancellors-lifetime-achievement-award) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2025-09/Butterfield%20Park%20Revitalization%20Celebration%20-%2017.jpg?itok=mVx6WGVT) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2025-09/Butterfield%20Park%20Revitalization%20Celebration%20-%2017.jpg?itok=mVx6WGVT) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2025-09/Butterfield%20Park%20Revitalization%20Celebration%20-%2017.jpg?itok=cgAXEC0g) ### Celebrating the revitalization of Butterfield Park OCAD University welcomed over 100 guests to Butterfield Park on September 10 to celebrate the revitalized space and recognize the donors who made the transformation possible. September 12, 2025 ](/index%2Ephp/news/celebrating-revitalization-butterfield-park) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2025-09/David%20Binet.jpg?itok=lMAsi6Mp) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2025-09/David%20Binet.jpg?itok=lMAsi6Mp) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2025-09/David%20Binet.jpg?itok=rG4euObw) ### David Binet’s philanthropy surpasses $1 million with new gift to OCAD U OCAD University is recognizing long-time supporter and former Board of Governors Vice-Chair David Binet, whose philanthropy to the University has now surpassed $1 million, with a recent $700,000 gift to establish the David Binet Design Leadership Fund. September 11, 2025 ](/news/david-binets-philanthropy-surpasses-1-million-new-gift-ocad-u) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2025-06/TDS_3527.jpg?itok=snCpWm9e) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2025-06/TDS_3527.jpg?itok=snCpWm9e) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2025-06/TDS_3527.jpg?itok=pHuDv7vC) ### An extraordinary evening in support of OCAD U students OCAD U’s inaugural gala brought together more than 250 guests for an inspiring evening of art, celebration and generosity, raising $385,000 to support student bursaries. June 10, 2025 ](/index%2Ephp/news/extraordinary-evening-support-ocad-u-students) ## Areas of Support Your support empowers OCAD U students, researchers and faculty to bring to life innovative, industry-leading art and design work and services. When making a donation to OCAD U, you can direct your gift to a priority area of your choice or to a specific fund like OCAD U's Greatest Needs Fund. [ Learn about key areas of support .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/giving/areas-support) ![Student working on lathe](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2024-10/53238331522_2d134196ea_k.jpg.webp?itok=JUnUfJkP) ## Stay Connected Contact us to be added to our mailing list to stay up to date on OCAD U and learn about opportunities. [ Contact us .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/giving/contact-us)rgba(242,99,35,1) rgba(255,255,255,1) ![Great hall at OCAD U filled with people](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/53694709396_df1a261e1c_k.jpg.webp?itok=8pYyq4H0) ![100 McCaul facade](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/54041243954_0679a7c7f1_k.jpg.webp?itok=NkAgcjdx) version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"? ![Student welding](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/53453297421_2ecef33b22_c.jpg.webp?itok=hL9KXZra) ![Motion capture in a studio](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/54022762615_046b5c9772_k%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=M4vivM57) ## Visit us For any donors or prospective donors interested in learning about our campus, please contact us for more information or to schedule a tour. [Contact Us](mailto:giving@ocadu.ca) ![Great hall at OCAD U filled with people](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/53694709396_df1a261e1c_k.jpg.webp?itok=8pYyq4H0) ![100 McCaul facade](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/54041243954_0679a7c7f1_k.jpg.webp?itok=NkAgcjdx) ![Student welding](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/53453297421_2ecef33b22_c.jpg.webp?itok=hL9KXZra) ![Motion capture in a studio](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/54022762615_046b5c9772_k%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=M4vivM57) version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"? ## Ways to Give From one-time, monthly, or annual contributions to endowments and corporate sponsorships, there are many ways you can support OCAD U. [ Donate today .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/giving/donate)rgba(242,99,35,1) rgba(255,255,255,1) ![Gallery space with lots of people](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2024-10/53727062414_17efb65ab4_k.jpg.webp?itok=DnbQgKtE) ![Painting studio](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2024-10/201605CelebrateExcellence112.jpg.webp?itok=koJvTHE3) ## Canada's Oldest and Largest OCAD U is Canada's oldest, largest and leading art and design university, located in downtown Toronto since 1876. OCAD U is more than a traditional university. We are a major cultural force and city-builder. Our Cultural Policy Hub, Global Centre for Climate Action and the renowned Inclusive Design Research Centre are at the forefront of innovation. We host an annual graduate exhibition which is the largest free art and design show in Canada, and are at the heart of bringing art and design to our city and beyond. 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