Make a Donation
Make a one-time gift to support TIFA and we”ll put it to use where it’s needed most. Gifts of all levels are welcome. Tax receipts are issued for all donations $20 CAD or more.
As a TIFA Patron, you'll receive invitations to exclusive TIFA events and receptions, where you can meet and mingle with celebrated international authors.
Pictured above: Beverley McLachlin signing her book Denial
Become a Patron
Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) Patrons are a dynamic community who believe in the power of words and stories to inspire imaginations and change lives. As one of the world’s most prestigious literary organizations, TIFA has a storied history that has shaped and celebrated Canadian and international literature.
With the support of our Patrons, we are now writing TIFA’s next chapter, offering audiences of all ages access to exceptional cultural experiences. Patrons’ support is at the heart of our ability to sustain TIFA’s mission and expand its impact. Patrons provide essential funding for TIFA, underwriting key programmes that bring people and stories together.
Join us today to experience the power of your philanthropic leadership at work.
TIFA Patron
$1,000+
Full Access Pass to both Festivals, access to exclusive content, Launch Party invites
Full Access Pass to both Festivals, access to exclusive content, Launch Party invites
- “Festival Pass”: Full Access to festival events at the Flagship Toronto International Festival of Authors AND Full Access to MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival
- 25% discount on all other tickets for the annual Festival
- Invitations to the Opening Party for the Toronto International Festival of Authors AND MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival
- Exclusive invitations to Patron events and receptions
- Exclusive access to digital content throughout the year
- Printed recognition in the Festival Brochure and year-round recognition on TIFA website
- ‘Roland Recommends’ quarterly newsletter from the Festival Director
- Discounts and other offers with Festival partners
TIFA Patron Plus
$2,500+
Full Access Pass to both Festivals, annual limited-edition print book, festival recognition
Full Access Pass to both Festivals, annual limited-edition print book, festival recognition
- Annual limited-edition print book featuring specially commissioned writing
TIFA Champion
$5,000+
Event hosting opportunities with the Festival Director and select authors, personal ticket concierge service
Event hosting opportunities with the Festival Director and select authors, personal ticket concierge service
- Opportunity to host a private reception during the Flagship Festival for your guests with the Festival Director and attending authors
- Personal ticketing concierge service
- Donor Spotlight in the monthly enewsletter
Global Authors Club
$10,000+
Unlimited extra invitations for Patron events and receptions, exclusive dinners with outstanding authors
Unlimited extra invitations for Patron events and receptions, exclusive dinners with outstanding authors
- Prominent recognition in association with an event or programme on the TIFA website and onstage
- Unlimited invitations for your guests to attend Patron events and receptions
- Exclusive and intimate Global Authors Club dinners and lunches with outstanding authors
- Reserved seating and priority access for all events
- Invitation to annual international trip to leading literary festivals hosted by Festival Director, Roland Gulliver
- Signed copies of books from select authors featured at TIFA events
Your support means more than words...
The Toronto International Festival of Authors has connected authors and book lovers for over 40 years. As a registered Canadian charity, we rely on the generosity of people like you to keep doing what we do.
We believe that meaningful storytelling has the power to:
- Change the way we see and think about the world around us;
- Bridge gaps to mutual-understanding between diverse people, generations and cultures;
- Facilitate free speech and thought-expression; and
- Preserve and share information, histories and heritage;
Your support enables us to keep advancing the powers of literature by:
- Keeping programmes free;
- Empowering local and emerging authors with career-building opportunities;
- Helping Canadians discover new international and debut writers;
- Bringing together curious readers to meet, hear and learn from the best thinkers and storytellers of our time.