Donor Impact Report 2023/24

A Laurier Student's Life Is a Rich and Full Life

Classes, studying, activities, athletics as well as healthy self-care habits keep our students busy, active and well. While totally immersed in the present moment of the Laurier experience, our students are also considering their futures. After all, it’s the reason they are here: to prepare themselves to succeed and make a difference in their lives and careers. And they truly need your support to do it.

I hope you will enjoy our 2024 Donor Impact Report, where we share stories in which students thrive because of donor generosity.

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Thank you for all you do for Laurier students.

Sincerely,

Deborah MacLatchy
President and Vice-Chancellor
Wilfrid Laurier University

Thank You for Believing in Laurier and Laurier Students

“Knowing there are generous people who care enough to support me, and other Laurier students, means so much. Thank you! Because of Laurier donors like you, we can pursue our passions and make a lasting impact – on each other, on our community and in our world!”

Deva, Computer Science, Class of '26

Impact by the Numbers 2023/24

$10,141,821 was collectively donated by 3,496 unique Laurier donors.

Donor funded awards granted $2,868,833 to 1,569 students through 642 unique opportunities.

290 donors gave over $38,000 to support Indigenous Student Emergency Funds at Laurier.

475 donors contributed $59,831 to the Golden Hawks Giving Challenge in support of Laurier varsity teams.

174 donors saved their seat in the newly renovated Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, contributing $87,000 to making space for music.

More than 429 donors, made up of staff, faculty and retirees, donated over $244,280.

An Opportunity to Grow: Giving Stories

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Laurier cuts the ribbon on new Savvas Chamberlain Music Building
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Laurier students make long-term investment in student health
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Lazaridis School alumnus donates $1 million to Laurier in support of Supply Chain Management research
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"A Major Surprise and Blessing:" Donor support helps Laurier students continue doing what they love