Ways to Give

Havergal Philanthropy

As an independent school and registered charity, Havergal relies on philanthropic donations as an important source of financial support to provide excellence in the education of girls. We are committed to educating students who will be equipped to face the future head on and lead with integrity and ingenuity. Together we can realize and unleash the power of our girls and prepare them to make a difference.

Annual & Leadership Giving ($1–$24,999)

Each year, we ask the members of our community to make a commitment to the students of Havergal College and their education. While tuition covers general school operations, it is the generosity of our Havergal Fund donors that help us to provide the enriched academic and co-curricular programming that positions Havergal as a pre-eminent girls’ school. Each year, we identify priorities for this funding to ensure that we are maintaining and building our capacity in the areas of greatest need.  

This year, Havergal has the chance to leverage a multitude of opportunities which will allow us to provide significant program enrichment. Today, your donation to The Havergal Fund will be deployed to support a number of key priorities, including, but not limited to, innovative new curriculum, athletic, artistic and co-curricular enhancements, faculty excellence, student financial assistance and mental health and wellbeing initiatives.

Become a Leadership Donor today by making a donation of $1,000 or more to Havergal’s Annual Fund. You will play a vital role in creating a learning environment that harnesses the incredible power, potential and resiliency which makes Havergal College such a vibrant, diverse and welcoming place to learn.

For more information, please contact:

Alisha Coroa
Manager, Annual and Leadership Giving
[email protected]
416-483-3843 ext. 6063

Major & Transformational Giving ($25,000+)

We are truly grateful to the many members of our community who choose to make transformative gifts in support of our strategic priorities. These generous gifts, often pledged over multiple years, help to advance our school’s mission while at the same time providing a lasting legacy for the donor. Gifts of $25,000 and above are considered major gifts.

Naming opportunities beginning at $100,000 are available in both the Junior and Upper Schools, as well as in outdoor spaces. To learn more about current funding priorities and available naming opportunities, please contact:

Annette Paul
Executive Director, Advancement
[email protected]
416-482-4704

Hannah Crossgrove
Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts
[email protected]
416-483-3519 ext. 6073

Estate Planning

Planning for one’s legacy can be transformational. An estate plan’s purpose is to design your legacy now and outline your intentions for who will benefit from your estate in the future. Your plan will help honour your wishes and provide for your family and the organizations that are dear to you, such as Havergal. We, at the Havergal College Foundation, understand the importance of estate planning and offer the resource, A Guide to Planning Your Legacy. This guide assists with making the gift planning process understandable and provides insight into the types of planned gifts and common questions associated with estate planning. 

Common planned gifts include:

Donors who choose to include Havergal in their estate plan will be recognized with membership into the Ellen Knox Society and will be listed in the annual Impact Report. To learn more about estate planning, please contact:

Annette Paul
Executive Director, Advancement
[email protected]
416-482-4704

Six Grade 12 students pose together in the Brenda Robson Hall.

Grad Giving

There is a long-standing tradition of philanthropy at Havergal. Generations of students have benefited from the generosity of our dedicated community. Havergal students make an indelible mark while here and will continue to be part of the Havergal community long after graduation. Each graduating class is consulted and they vote to designate their class gift in support of something meaningful to them. 

Every year, families of the graduating class give to their permanent Class Fund. It provides an opportunity for the class to leave their mark and honour their time at the school in a lasting way to benefit future generations of Havergal students.

Students stand on Ratcliffe Field, where they combine to make a heart shape and the letters HC.

Class Giving

Contributions from alumni are critical to Havergal’s ability to fulfill its mission to prepare young women to make a difference and to take on an ever-changing world with confidence, resilience and global-mindedness.

Over the years, approximately $6M has been raised by classes. For over 125 years, Havergal students have benefited from the support of those who came before them. This culture of philanthropy that transcends generations is in large part due to the legacy of Class Funds that dates back more than 70 years. The Class Fund program speaks to the commitment of the community—at any given time in history—to empower girls to reach their full potential. Over time, Class Funds have supported current and necessary improvements and innovations that have stood the test of time and allowed Havergal to stay current and on the leading edge of girls’ education.

For more information, please contact:

Kate Crokam
Director, Alumni Engagement
[email protected]
416-483-3843 ext. 6991

Alisha Coroa
Manager, Annual and Leadership Giving
[email protected]
416-483-3843 ext. 6063

Special Appeals

Havergal continues to strive and build back stronger! A key factor to continuously improving is through funding of special projects that allow the school to provide a higher level of service and facilities offered to students. For more information on how you can support and create a stronger Havergal College, please reach out to:

Annette Paul
Executive Director, Advancement
[email protected]
416-482-4704

How to Donate

Online

Visit our secure online giving page to make a one-time or a monthly gift to the school.

By Phone

Contact our office at 416-483-3519 x6056 to donate over the phone using your credit card.

By Mail

Please mail your cheque, payable to The Havergal College Foundation, to:

The Havergal College Foundation
1451 Avenue Road
Toronto ON  M5N 2H9

Monthly Giving

A monthly pledge is an easy way for you to support Havergal College with automatically withdrawn donations. You can give monthly by contacting our office at 416-483-3519 x6056 with your credit card number.

Matching Gifts & Workplace Campaigns

If your company participates in a matching gift program or a community campaign such as United Way, you can direct your gift to Havergal College. Please contact our office at 416-483-3519 x6056.

Gifts of Securities

Transfer appreciated securities to Havergal College. You’ll avoid a tax bill and receive a receipt for tax purposes. See our Gift of Securities form.

In US Funds

Donors in the United States can donate by cheque or credit card.

Cheques should be made payable to:

Havergal College Educational Foundation
Attention: Nicole Tzetzo
491 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202

Charitable Business Number: 11923 7212 RR0001

Contact Us

Annette Paul

Executive Director, Advancement

[email protected]

416-482-4704

Amy Dow

Administrative Assistant to the Executive Directors, Communications and Marketing and Advancement

[email protected]

416-483-3843 ext. 6915

Kate Crokam

Director, Alumni Engagement

[email protected]

416-483-3843 ext. 6991

Alisha Coroa

Manager, Annual and Leadership Giving

[email protected]

416-483-3843 ext. 6063

Hannah Crossgrove

Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts

[email protected]

416-483-3519 ext. 6073

Angela Paschalidis

Advancement Officer

[email protected]

416-483-3843 ext. 6675

Emily Anderson

Prospect Management & Research Officer

[email protected]

416-483-3843 ext. 6698

Geoff Wikhammer

Donor Services Coordinator

[email protected]

416-483-3519 ext. 6056