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Stories: Philanthropy

Photo for the news post: Carleton University’s Giving Tuesday Raised a Record $1.2 Million
December 4, 2018

Carleton University’s Giving Tuesday Raised a Record $1.2 Million

Carleton University’s Giving Tuesday Raised a Record $1.2 Million

Carleton University’s Giving Tuesday brought in $1.2 million to fund a wide range of campus projects displayed on FutureFunder that are designed to support students and encourage efforts to solve real-world problems. “The FutureFunder platform... More

Photo thumbnail for the story: Carleton and Fulbright Collaborate
June 29, 2017

Carleton and Fulbright Collaborate

Carleton and Fulbright Collaborate

An unprecedented partnership between Carleton and the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America (Fulbright Canada) has created four new chairs at the university to support education and research goals... More

Photo thumbnail for the story: Remembering Wes Nicol
December 6, 2016

Remembering Wes Nicol

Remembering Wes Nicol

Wes Nicol was known for many things. He was an entrepreneur, lawyer, real estate developer, philanthropist, member of the Order of Canada, and one of Carleton University’s finest. He passed away on November 29 at... More

Photo thumbnail for the story: Investing in Education
November 2, 2016

Investing in Education

Investing in Education

People need buildings to live, work and play in, but educating the next generation of students is also an essential part of community building. This belief is what inspired the family behind one of Ottawa’s... More

Photo thumbnail for the story: The Collaborate Campaign
November 6, 2015

The Collaborate Campaign

The Collaborate Campaign

At its core, Carleton’s most ambitious fundraising campaign ever revolves around a simple message: collaborate with the university and help it give back to the community — in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and beyond. ​“We don’t want people to give to Carleton but to give through Carleton,” Chief Advancement Officer Jennifer Conley said before the public phase... More

Photo thumbnail for the story: Funding the Future
May 8, 2015

Funding the Future

Funding the Future

Sarah McRae still wears the jewelry she bought in the Massai Community of Tanzania. Although they are stunning pieces, it’s the experience that still takes her breath away, months later. “I was able to sit... More

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