University ‘mega’ donations of more than $10-million are on the rise Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer In the past two years, David Palmer has landed two of the largest philanthropic gifts in Canadian history, one of $100-million and one of $250-million. The donations are a windfall for the University of Toronto, where Mr. Palmer is vice-president of advancement. They may also herald a new era in philanthropic giving.