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.

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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

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Toronto International Festival of Authors Patrons have made TIFA a thriving year-round community of curious readers who believe in the power of words and stories. With support from Patrons, TIFA holds Canada’s largest celebration of all things literary, a new crime and mystery writing festival, and exciting international author events throughout the year.

  • “Weekend Pass”: Full Access to festival events for 2 days of your choice 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

  • “11-Day Pass”: Full Access to festival events at the Flagship Toronto International Festival of Authors AND Full Access to MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival
  • Annual limited-edition print book featuring specially commissioned writing

  • 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

  • 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
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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.

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