Laurier offers a variety of ways to give that work for you! Whether you want to give online today, reach out to learn more about setting up an award or a larger gift, or are considering a gift in your will, these and many more options are available to you at your convenience.
It’s simple to make a donation online using our secure and easy-to-use giving form. Laurier accepts payment by credit card through our online form.
You can direct your gift to an area of your choosing – there are so many designations to choose from where you can make a real impact for the Laurier community!
Matching gifts from companies that match employee donations are an easy way for you to increase the financial impact of your contribution – all at no extra cost to you!
To see if your company is a matching gift company, search for the company name on our giving form and follow the procedure listed.
Employer matching forms can be sent to:
Wilfrid Laurier University
Alumni Hall – Annual Giving
Advancement & External Relations
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
N2L 3C5
You may designate your gift to an area that is important to you, such as scholarships, capital projects, programs or athletics. Alternatively, you may decide against putting restrictions on your gift, allowing the university to apply the funds to its highest priority needs.
Payroll deduction is a convenient way for Laurier employees to contribute on a regular basis to almost any area of the university. Simply complete the payroll deduction form for funds to be automatically deducted from your pay cheque. For more information, contact us at give@wlu.ca.
Would you prefer to set it and forget it? Consider becoming a monthly donor to maximize your impact and help support Laurier every day of the year.
Our team is here to help guide your philanthropy at Laurier. If you wish to meet with a member of the Advancement team to discuss areas to give, please reach out to annualgiving@wlu.ca.
Cheques can be made out to Wilfrid Laurier University and mailed to:
Wilfrid Laurier University
Alumni Hall
Advancement & External Relations
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
N2L 3C5
Laurier alumni are able to give directly to Laurier and use the Canadian tax receipt against their US taxes. US donors that are not alumni (or are giving through a US-based vehicle such as a donor-advised fund, foundation, or company) can give to Laurier through Friends of Wilfrid Laurier University (EIN: 52-1325040).
Send your cheque, made out to Friends of Wilfrid Laurier University, to:
Friends of Wilfrid Laurier University
c/o Wilfrid Laurier University
Alumni Hall, Gift Processing
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
N2L 3C5
If you wish to give through other methods to Friends, please contact give@wlu.ca
To speak to someone to make your gift using a credit card, call us at +1.548.889.5568.
You also may hear from our student callers on occasion, so when you see Laurier on your call display, please pick up and enjoy your conversation with one of our keen students.
To sign up for pre-approved credit, please contact +1.548.889.5568 or email annualgiving@wlu.ca.
You will need to provide Laurier with a void cheque from your financial institution, which includes the account number, transit number and bank information.
You can support your area of choice at Laurier by making a gift through your estate in a variety of ways. The benefit of these options is you don't have to deplete your estate or draw on assets now, but potentially make a sizable gift through your legacy.
This includes:
