What happens next is up to you
The financial contributions of our donors — along with their gifts of imagination, time and energy — are investments that ensure our students will be ready for whatever their future holds.
By supporting student awards, innovative research, capital infrastructure and new programs, you can help to shape the future of the Lethbridge Polytechnic community. We are committed to ensuring that the training we deliver prepares graduates to step into exciting new careers. But we can’t do it without you, and we’re grateful for your continued support.
Ways to Give
Giving a gift each year or a small amount every month helps to create a sustainable annual fund to help students manage financial pressures, meet emerging needs, undertake new initiatives and keep the momentum going. Gifts of any size to the annual fund are welcome and appreciated. When many people come together to each give a little, the positive impact on students is great.
By supporting student awards and scholarships you can have a direct and immediate impact on Lethbridge Polytechnic students, empowering them to pursue their education with less worry about their finances.
Donate in support of an existing award or scholarship, or work with us to build your own student award that reflects your philanthropic vision. Take a look at our step-by-step guide to creating a student award.
Double your impact with an endowed gift to student awards. The Lethbridge Polytechnic Board of Governors has committed $500,000 in matching funds for new or existing student award endowments. Eligible gifts of $25,000 to $100,000 will be matched dollar for dollar—creating long-term, sustainable support for students. Matching funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more, contact development.office@lethpolytech.ca or 403-320-3457.
The Kodiaks have a history dominated by championship titles, individual and team recognitions and academic excellence. It’s a history that is made possible by the generous support of people like you. Here are a few ways you can be part of the Kodiaks team:
Choose your team. When you adopt a Kodiak, you provide significant support to student athletes as they prepare for next years competition.
You can help develop our student athletes in the classroom, on the court and field, and in our community.
A planned gift to Lethbridge Polytechnic ensures your legacy lives on by supporting the creators, makers, and innovators of tomorrow.
Leave a bequest in your will
A bequest lets you make a significant gift that may not be possible during your lifetime while reducing taxes on your estate. Your lawyer can prepare a new will or add a codicil to an existing one to include your charitable wishes. You remain in control of your assets and can change your plans if needed. Download sample wording for your lawyer below.
While it’s not required to let us know if you’ve included Lethbridge Polytechnic in your will, sharing this information will help us to better carry out your wishes and fulfil your philanthropic vision.
Template for Planned Giving clauses for wills
Give a gift of securities
Donating publicly traded securities, either now or through your will, is one of the most tax-effective ways to give. Eligible securities include stocks, mutual funds, and certain registered plans (ex: RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs) traded on Canadian or U.S. exchanges.
Once you complete the Securities Transfer Form, please return a copy to Lethbridge Polytechnic. Your investment advisor will use the broker details on the form to complete the transfer.
Gift of Publicly Traded Securities Form
Give through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
If you have a donor-advised fund, you can recommend a grant to Lethbridge Polytechnic at any time. DAFs offer flexibility and immediate tax benefits while supporting the causes you care about. If you let us know to expect a gift from your DAF, we will be able to direct it to the program, project or fund you want to support.
Important Note
We encourage you to consult your legal, financial, or tax advisors to ensure you receive a full and accurate explanation of all aspects of your proposed charitable gift.
For more information on leaving your legacy through a planned gift, contact us.
Pay tribute to a loved one or mark a major milestone in your life or business while supporting the thinkers, makers and doers of Lethbridge Polytechnic. You can make a gift to a current memorial award here.
If the award you are looking for is not listed or to inquire about creating a new memorial fund, contact us
As an employee, you are already a leader in helping Lethbridge Polytechnic students succeed. Flexibility and agility are important, therefore there are many options and ways to make a difference in the lives of our students.
Payroll Deduction Donations
A little at a time each month is a great way to incorporate giving into your time at Lethbridge Polytechnic. Reach out to development.office@lethpolytech.ca for more information or to get started.
Make a gift online
You can make a one time and/or recurring monthly gift online here. A charitable tax receipt will be immediately issued.
Visit our office
To donate in person, please stop by the Development Office. One-time gifts will be accepted by cash, credit card, debit or a cheque payable to Lethbridge Polytechnic.
Monthly or recurring gifts may also be set up with support from the Development Office.
Please use the forms below to start setting up your donation or to donate through pre-authorized debit payments and return them to the Development Office.
Download Internal Donation Form Download Pre-Authorized Debit Form
Our Development team is here to connect you to the programs, projects and people that matter most to you. Please feel free to reach out at any time for support or to discuss your giving options.