University Membership
People enjoying themselves at a CANY university event

The CANY University Membership enhances the connection between Canadian universities and their NYC-based alumni, offering local programming and meaningful engagement.


CANY has established a membership tailored to our Canadian university partners, with a view to delivering a consistent year-long engagement and benefit delivery consistent with CANY's other membership offerings. Membership provides annual benefits to Canadian universities seeking to leverage CANY's convening capability, meaningfully engage new and current alumni, and address common gaps in local programming (e.g., Canada Day) while strengthening ties between NYC alumni to Canada.



Current Members

  McMaster University Toronto Metropolitan University The University of Western OntarioYork University


Membership Benefits

CANY membership will provide a number of benefits designed to achieve enhanced engagement with NYC-based alumni and improved visibility, profile, and outreach for the University in the local market.

Provide benefits to key alumni

CANY Individual Membership Gifts

Member Universities can designate 20 alumni for complimentary individual memberships to CANY ($400 annual value). CANY membership provides access to CANY member-only events and valuable discounts on our entire calendar - a great way to welcome Alumni to NYC or a great gesture to your most loyal local contributors!

Leverage CANY's convening capability

Canada Day Event Partner

CANY hosts Canadians in NYC for its annual Canada Day Celebration, providing a natural opportunity to convene local alumni groups.

  • $5 ticket discount for alumni of CANY university members
  • Registration data shared for any alumni attending with the discount
  • Promotional recognition in emails and social media
  • Acknowledgement of membership with logos on event banners / signage
  • Table at venue provided to convene local alumni group

Terry Fox Run

Our largest and most family-oriented CANY event with over 2,500 participants.

  • University members provided with a covered table to promote local alumni group

Canadian University Alumni Reception

Long-standing focal point for our University partners that convenes 400+ Canadian University Alumni in NYC. University members receive incremental benefits and visibility/recognition at the event

  • Prioritized access to choose table placement in floor plan
  • Acknowledgement of membership in event signage and podium mention

Note: Sponsorship of the University Alumni Reception is a separate cost from the University Membership

Connect to CANY's network and increase local visibility

Presence On CANY Website

Online promotion of the university and recognition as a member on CANY's home page with link to university-provided URL.

Leverage CANY's Social Media Presence

CANY will promote two events per year from university members that are relevant to the broader Canadian community on social media channels.

Ticket Purchasing Flexibility

Invoicing is available for bulk ticket purchases (10 minimum) to any CANY event.

The fee for University membership is $1,000/year and renewable annually.

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