A national strike by Canada Post employees began on Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET. As a result, mail services across the country are currently disrupted, which may affect the delivery of mailed donations to the University of St. Michael’s College.
In light of this, we want to provide you with alternative methods to continue supporting St. Mike’s during this period:
1. Online Donations
You can make a secure donation online through our online giving page. This is the quickest and easiest way to contribute, ensuring your gift reaches us without delay. You will automatically receive an electronic tax receipt for your donation via email.
2. Phone Donations
If you prefer to donate by phone, please call Vanessa Awando, our Advancement Officer, Development Programs, at (416) 926-7281 vanessa.awando@utoronto.ca or Betty Noakes our Advancement Associate, Stewardship at 416-926-2251/betty.noakes@utoronto.ca. Our team is ready to assist you with processing your gift securely. Tax receipts for phone donations will be mailed to you once postal services resume or can be sent electronically upon request.
3. In-Person Donations
You are also welcome to drop off donations in person at the Porters desk on campus at 81 St. Mary Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1J4 between the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Tax receipts for in-person donations will be mailed to you once postal services resume or can be sent electronically upon request. Please be sure to include a note with your cheque that states your intended designation and tax receipt preference.
4. Gifts of Stocks & Securities
To make a gift of stock or securities, please make use of our Gift of Securities form, which is available as a standard PDF or fillable PDF. For more information, please contact Ana Maria Faria our Director of Development at 416-926-7259 or email smc.annualfund@utoronto.ca.
5. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Wire Transfer
We accept donations via EFT or wire transfer. Please contact Betty Noakes our Advancement Associate, Stewardship at 416-926-2251/betty.noakes@utoronto.ca or Vanessa Awando, our Advancement Officer, Development Programs, at 416- 926-7281/vanessa.awando@utoronto.ca for detailed instructions. Tax receipts will be mailed to you once postal services resume or can be sent electronically upon request.
6. Interac E-Transfer
- Log into Your Bank Account and go to the Interac e-Transfer section.
- Recipient Email: usmc.ar@utoronto.ca (no security question needed).
- Enter Amount: Specify the donation amount.
- Add a Note: Include your full name, contact information (phone number and email address), and the purpose of the donation (e.g., specific fund).
Tax receipts will be mailed to you once postal services resume or can be sent electronically upon request.
Please contact Betty Noakes our Advancement Associate, Stewardship at 416-926-2251/betty.noakes@utoronto.ca or Vanessa Awando, our Advancement Officer, Development Programs, at 416- 926-7281/vanessa.awando@utoronto.ca to notify us for your donation.
Mailing Donations After the Strike
If you still wish to mail your donation, please consider delaying your postal submission until after the strike has ended. We will continue to accept mailed donations once regular postal services resume, and tax receipts will be issued accordingly.
Tax Receipt Information
Regardless of your chosen method of donation, all contributions made to St. Mike’s are eligible for a tax receipt. If you experience any delays in receiving your receipt due to the postal disruption, please rest assured that we will process and send out receipts as soon as possible. For any questions regarding tax receipts, please contact Betty Noakes our Advancement Associate, Stewardship at 416-926-2251/ betty.noakes@utoronto.ca.
We understand this disruption may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and continued support during this time. Your generosity plays a crucial role in our mission to provide exceptional opportunities for our students.
Thank you for your understanding and ongoing commitment to the University of St. Michael’s College.