As a valued member of the McMaster donor community, you are helping shape not only the student experience—but the future. Your generosity fuels innovation, drives academic excellence, and empowers the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.

Inside this Generosity Report, you’ll find stories, statistics, and heartfelt messages that reflect the real, lasting difference you are making. Thank you for believing in the power of a McMaster education—and for helping us build a brighter world, together.

Students like Daryus are shaping a greener future for us all. Daryus was part of the first-ever cohort of the Climate Action Scholars program— a research program focused on the decarbonization of energy systems. Generosity from incredible donors like you helps students like Daryus address some of our world’s most pressing challenges.

Your Impact, By the Numbers

Your generosity helps shape a vibrant, supportive environment for McMaster students, researchers, faculty, and alumni. Over the past year, more than 11,000 gifts—including yours—have made a real and lasting impact. The infographics below highlight some of the important ways your support is making a difference.

*Includes career counselling, writing and academic skills, experiential learning, financial literacy, immigration advising, global mobility, and more.

Donor Spotlight: Why McMaster Donors give

Jen ’06 and Maureen Harmer ’66

When asked what inspires her to give to McMaster, Jen Harmer’s answer is simple: her mother.

Maureen Harmer, a graduate from one of McMaster’s earliest nursing cohorts and a long time volunteer, has shown a lifelong commitment to strengthening the university’s nursing community.

The mother and daughter share how they are working to pave the way for future generations of nurses through the Class of ’66 Nursing Scholarship.

Read their story here.

Celebrating our Spring 2025 Graduates

Thank you for being a crucial part of their journey!

Throughout May and June, over 6,000 McMaster graduates crossed the stage, celebrating their hard-earned achievements. Thanks to donors like you, these deserving grads had incredible opportunities for academic learning, research and personal growth throughout their degrees. Click here for stories, videos and highlights from Spring 2025 convocation, including valedictorian and award winner profiles. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

Where McMaster Donors Give

From research and scholarships to athletics and student support, McMaster donors contribute to a wide range of areas that enrich the student experience. This chart shows how annual giving donations were distributed over the past year, reflecting the many ways that donor gifts are making a difference.