The CASE Insights team recently published the 2024 CASE Insights on Philanthropy (Canada) key findings. Here are some key takeaways from the report: 

• The 35 institutions that participated reported nearly $1.6 billion in funds received and more than $1.7 billion in new funds committed.
• The 21 institutions that participated since 2019 saw an increase in total funds received and total new funds committed. There were increases of 25.5% and 18.1%, respectively, compared to 2023.
• New funds committed from all donor types increased between 2020 and 2024, and new funds committed from alumni increased 35.5% since 2020.
• Trusts and foundations were the largest source of support to Canadian postsecondary institutions from 2020 to 2024.
• Among 18 institutions that provided new funds committed by gift purpose in each of the past five years giving designated for student financial aid reached a five-year high in 2024, up 66.1% compared to 2020.
• Among 29 institutions that participated in 2023 and 2024, total full-time equivalent advancement staff rose by 8.4%.

Read more in the full report and learn about all CASE Insights research.