When the pandemic hit, students and faculty suddenly needed support in ways no one could have anticipated – to cover basic needs or launch urgent research projects.
It was a powerful reminder of the importance of unrestricted gifts to the University’s greatest needs or to a Dean’s Fund in a faculty or unit. By supporting discretionary funds like these, donors ensure that their contributions go to where they are needed most and that units have the flexibility to deal with unexpected challenges.
Unrestricted gifts are having an impact in every corner of the University. Here are just a few examples of areas where donations of all sizes are making a difference:
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$50 to McGill Athletics and Recreation can provide additional tutoring hours for a student.
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$100 to the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences can fund a complete dental examination.
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$250 to McGill's Greatest Needs can support student mental health and wellness initiatives.
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$500 to the McGill Library can assist in sending a student to a rare books conference.
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$1,000 to the Ingram School of Nursing can give a student access to a simulated arm for IV training.
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$2,500 to the Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture can help fund the School’s Lecture Series.
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$5,000 to the Faculty of Education can help power the Faculty’s new STEM Teaching Labs.