DONATE TO OPIRG
INVEST IN COMMUNITY. SUPPORT SOCIAL JUSTICE.
For more than 40 years, OPIRG Toronto has supported community-based research, grassroots organizing, public education, and community-led action for social and environmental justice. Our work is made possible by people who believe that strong, connected communities can enact meaningful change.
Your support helps ensure that OPIRG Toronto can continue offering free and accessible workshops, events, trainings, campaigns, community programs, and action-led initiatives.
Whether you choose to make a one-time gift or become a recurring donor, every gift helps strengthen our ability to create lasting impact.
Together, we can build a more equitable and just future.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
Donate Now
Make a secure online donation through Zeffy. You can choose to make:
- One-Time Gift (ideal for event supporters, alumni, campaign supporters, tribute or memorial gifts)
- Monthly Giving (provides reliable year-round support)
- Annual Giving (provides significant predictable funding)
You may also choose whether your gift is:
- Unrestricted, allowing us to direct funding where needed most, or
- Designated to support a specific program, campaign, or initiative
Other Ways to Give
If you prefer not to donate online, we also accept:
- E-transfer
- Cheque
- Cash
To make a donation using one of these methods, or to discuss your giving options, please contact our Fundraising Coordinator {fundraisingcoordinator@proton.me}.
DIRECT YOUR IMPACT
Every donor has the opportunity to decide how their gift is used:
Unrestricted Giving
Unrestricted gift provide the greatest flexibility, allowing OPIRG Toronto to respond to emerging priorities, strengthen organizational sustainability, and invest in the areas where support is needed most.
Designated Giving
If you have a particular area of OPIRG Toronto’s work that inspires you, you may designate your donation to support:
- General Operations (Infoshop)
- Educational Programming
- Research Projects
- Action Groups (hyperlink)
- Mutual Aid Initiatives
- Special Campaigns
- Emerging Community Needs
If a designated initiative is fully funded or no longer active, we will work with you to determine an appropriate alternative whenever possible.
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Your generosity helps ensure OPIRG Toronto can continue offering free and accessible programming while supporting community-driven research, education and organizing.
With your support, we can:
- Keep workshops, trainings, and community events free and accessible,
- Support grassroots organizing and collective action initiatives,
- Fund community-based research projects that inform advocacy, education, and policy,
- Develop educational resources, publications, and learning opportunities that empower individuals and communities,
- Invest in youth leadership development,
- Build partnerships and collaborative projects that strengthen communities across Toronto.
Every contribution-regardless of size-makes a difference!
STEWARDSHIP & ACCOUNTABILITY
OPIRG Toronto is committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of every donation we receive.
As a donor, you can expect:
- A charitable tax receipt (where applicable)
- Annual impact reporting
- Updates on programs, campaigns & initiatives
- Invitations to public events & fundraising activities
Donor recognition is always optional and we respect the privacy of every supporter.
STAY CONNECTED
The Donor Giving Program offers a way to financially support OPIRG Toronto without becoming a Community Member. Donors are an important part of our community and are encouraged to:
- Attend public workshops & events
- Volunteer with OPIRG Toronto
- Participate in fundraising campaigns
- Share our work within their communities
- Learn more about the issues and campaigns they help make possible
Questions?
Whether you’re making your first gift, considering a recurring donation, or would like to discuss designated giving, our Fundraising Coordinator fundraisingcoordinator@proton.me is here to help.