FAQs

UBC Giving Day

When is UBC Giving Day?
UBC Giving Day is on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. 

How can I get involved?
You can make a gift to a cause that matters to you, share the campaign with your community and take part in Giving Day activities. You can also watch live fundraising progress throughout the day on our website. 

Can I choose where my donation goes?
Yes. You can give to any featured Giving Day fund or project. If the fund you want isn’t listed, you can still make your gift using the General Giving Day Donation Form and it will count toward the Giving Day total. 

What makes giving on this day special?
Gifts made on April 8 can go even further by unlocking bonus funds through UBC Giving Day Challenges. That means your donation may unlock extra support for the cause you care about. 

When did Giving Day start at UBC?
UBC hosted its first university-wide Giving Day in 2021, and it is now an annual tradition. 

Does one day actually make a difference?
Yes. Giving Day shows what is possible when many people give together. Collective generosity has helped launch new programs, support research and expand student access to education. 

 

Giving Day Challenges

What are Giving Day Challenges?
Challenges are opportunities to increase the impact of your gift. When certain goals are met or when donations are matched, additional funding is unlocked to support a specific cause or project. 

There are two types of Challenges:

  • A Bonus Challenge unlocks a leadership gift once a target number of donors give. Example: When 50 donors give to the UBC Blue & Gold Bursary, a $5,000 Bonus Challenge gift unlocks.
  • Match Challenges multiply donor impact by doubling or tripling gifts within a set limit. Example: All gifts to the UBC Blue & Gold Bursary will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

Which gifts count toward challenges?
Gifts made online through the Giving Day website on April 8 count toward Challenge totals*. 

How are challenge funds allocated to Giving Day causes?
Each Challenge has unique conditions. Full details will be available on the Giving Day Challenges page. 

How can I become a Challenge Donor?
Challenge Donors inspire others to give by leading with a significant gift. If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Challenge Donor, contact our team member, Yasemin Ozbay at [email protected].

 

Making a Gift

How can I make a gift to UBC Giving Day?

  • Donate online at https://givingday.ubc.ca/
  • Call us at 1-877-717-GIVE between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm PST
  • Mail a donation
    • Complete the Printable Gift Form
    • Make your cheque payable to the University of British Columbia
    • Mail to:
      UBC Annual Giving
      500-5950 University Blvd
      Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z3
      To ensure your cheque counts toward the UBC Giving Day goal, please send it in advance of April 8.

Is it safe to give online?
Yes. UBC uses a secure payment system. 

Is there a minimum donation amount?
No. Every gift on Giving Day will be receipted according to Canada Revenue Agency guidelines. 

Can I make more than one donation? 
Yes. You may donate to as many causes as you wish. For Challenge counting, one gift per donor per fund is counted. 

Can I give before April 8? 
Yes. Early gifts count toward the Giving Day total, although only gifts made on April 8 count toward Challenges. 

Will I get a tax receipt?
Yes. Tax receipts are issued in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency regulations.  

The “Cardholder Name” field will be used on the tax receipt and must match the billing details you provide. If there is a discrepancy, you may not be able to claim your tax receipt. If you are making a monthly gift, you will receive your first month’s tax receipt upon donation. A consolidated tax receipt for the remaining months will be emailed to you in February. 

How is my information used?
Your information is collected under the authority of section 26(c) of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. UBC will use this information to process your gift, maintain contact and keep you up to date with university information, events and fundraising. We will not disclose your identity and contact information unless you authorize us to do so. UBC does not sell, rent or trade donor lists. 

Trouble donating?
Thank you for your support with UBC Giving Day. We have been notified donors using Chrome browser on iOS devices may be experiencing intermittent issues with our donation forms. While we’re hard at work trying to resolve this issue, please feel free to try using an alternate browser (ie. Firefox or Safari) to continue your Giving Day experience. If you are still experiencing difficulties or unsatisfied with the resolution, please reach out to [email protected] or 1-877-717-GIVE.

 

Other Ways to Get Involved and Contact Us

Besides giving, how can I help make Giving Day a success?
Spread the word! Share the campaign with your network using #UBCGivingDay and encourage others to join. You can also participate in campus activities if you are at UBC Vancouver or UBC Okanagan on April 8. For more ideas and resources on how you can contribute, visit our Champions page. 

Who can I contact with questions?
We are happy to help.
Email us at: [email protected]
Call us at: (604) 827-4111 

* The only exception is the Early Momentum Challenge. Be sure to check your inbox and watch for a phone call from UBC to learn more.