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Faculty and Staff

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Faculty & Staff: Your generosity leads the way

Behind every student is a community that believes in them.

As one of over 6,500 members of McMaster’s dedicated faculty and staff, you are an integral part of that community— shaping the student experience in important and meaningful ways. Faculty and staff donors play a unique and vital role. We see the needs of our students first-hand and work together to fulfill them.

By choosing to give back, you lead by example—demonstrating your commitment to our students, your colleagues, and the future of our university. Whether you choose to support student wellness, scholarships and bursaries, your favourite athletics team, a faculty fund or another area that’s close to your heart, your support makes a difference.

Your gift matters. Join fellow faculty and staff in making a difference today. 

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Meet some of your fellow Faculty & Staff donors!

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Allan Fein

“I’m proud to support the McMaster fencing team—a community that’s seen me through the ups and downs of life. As a first-year student, I struggled to find my place until coach Dave O’Donnell welcomed me to the team. The friendships I made have lasted a lifetime. Now, as a coach, it’s my honour to share my passion for the sport with 80–100 athletes each year. As costs rise for students, I feel it’s my duty as an alumnus to help keep this team thriving. Watching students support one another, work hard, and grow through both success and failure—that’s why I give.”

-Allan Fein, McMaster Fencing Coach, Research Coordinator, Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research & the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research, Coordinator, Canadian Medical Cannabis Trials Network

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Ingrid Waldron

“I give to the Black Student Success Centre at McMaster because of the important work they do to support the emotional, social and academic well-being of Black students on campus, making them feel seen and acknowledged in a space where they often feel alienated.”

-Ingrid Waldron, Professor and HOPE Chair in Peace and Health, Global Peace and Social Justice, Faculty of Humanities

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Dylantha Fernando

“Donating is my way of telling students and researchers that I believe in their mission and that I am invested in their success.”

-Dylantha Fernando, Manager, Development, Faculty of Health Sciences

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Sharlee Cranston-Reimer

“Giving is a concrete way for me to say that we ALL benefit when environments are equitable, diverse, and inclusive. I want to let these students know that they are brilliant and make incredible contributions to McMaster and the world.”

-Sharlee Cranston-Reimer, Specialist, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, DeGroote School of Business

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are many ways you can support McMaster students and researchers.

You can pick an area that’s most meaningful to you and support it today through payroll contributions or a one-time or monthly online gift.

By giving to McMaster, you are joining a community of hundreds of caring faculty and staff who help McMaster students thrive through their philanthropy! It’s an opportunity to live your values and support an area that you care about.

As McMaster is a registered charity, you are eligible for a tax receipt. All payroll gifts are receipted on your T4 in February. Any donation which you have made online will be receipted by email immediately. Any gift by mail or phone will be receipted by mail within 2-3 weeks of the donation.

More questions?

Reach out to giving@mcmaster.ca or call 905.525.9140 Ext. 24224

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