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 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.
TIFA Patron
$1,000+
Weekend Pass to both Festivals, access to exclusive content, Launch Party invites
Weekend Pass to both Festivals, access to exclusive content, Launch Party invites
- The “Weekend Pass”: full access to festival events for the 2 days of your choice at the 2023 Toronto International Festival of Authors AND a Premium Weekend Pass for the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, June 2024
- 25% discount on all other tickets for the annual Festival
- Invitation to the Launch Party for the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival and the 44th Toronto International Festival of Authors
- Invitation to exclusive Patron events and receptions
- Unlimited access to digital content throughout the year
- Recognition in the Festival Guide and on the Festival website
- ‘Roland Recommends’ newsletter from the Festival Director
- Discounts and ticket 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
- Full access pass to festival events at the 44th Toronto International Festival of Authors AND a Premium Weekend Pass for the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, June 2023
- 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 conierge service
Event hosting opportunities with the Festival Director and select authors, personal ticket conierge service
- Special recognition on an event series or programme that matches your interests on the Festival website and onstage
- Opportunity to host a special private reception for your guests with the Festival Director and authors attending
- All-Access pass for the entire Festival
- Personal ticket concierge service
- Donor spotlight in the monthly newsletter
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
- Unlimited extra invitations for your guests for Patron events and receptions
- Exclusive and intimate Global Authors Club dinners with outstanding authors
- Reserved seating and priority access for all events
- Annual international trip to world leading literary festivals hosted by Festival Director Roland Gulliver
- Signed copies of books from select authors featured in TIFA Presents 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.