How to Donate
Each year, donors like you change the lives of thousands of SAIT students. When you make your gift, you are helping to provide critical financial support to students and programs to help them succeed.
How to donate
Online
Donating online is easy! Complete our online form and specify where you'd like your gift to go.
Your generous support helps us continue providing excellent education and resources to our students.
By phone
Your support makes a difference!
If you would like to speak with someone over the phone or in person about making a gift to SAIT, please call us at 403.774.5214.
By mail
You can send a one-time gift via cheque or money order payable to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) at the address below.
Alumni and Development
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Heritage Hall
1301 - 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
Make a gift of shares
SAIT welcomes gifts of publicly listed securities such as mutual funds, shares, and stocks with the assistance of a professional broker.
You can gift shares to SAIT by transferring them electronically, and we strongly recommend you consult your financial advisor, securities broker, or another financial representative to assist you in making the transfer.
More ways to give
Recurring Giving
By becoming a monthly or yearly donor, you make it possible to consistently offer support to students through emergency funds, awards, projects and campaigns.
Legacy Giving
Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, refers to the act of including charitable organizations, like SAIT, in an estate plan. This type of giving allows individuals to make significant contributions while ensuring their financial and philanthropic goals are met.
A legacy gift is an extraordinary way to ensure your memory lives on — support SAIT student scholarships, new equipment, and many improvements to our campus. You will make a profound difference in the lives of future generations of SAIT students.
For over 40 years, SAIT has been my education provider of choice. Excellence in education provided me with the diversity of knowledge and skills that enabled personal and career success. This is why I am a proud legacy donor to SAIT.
Terrance Malkinson | Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology '01, Distinguished Alumni '24
There are many options when considering a legacy gift:
- A bequest in a will
- A gift in kind (equipment, real estate)
- Publicly traded securities
- RRSP, RRIF or TFSA
- Life insurance
- Charitable annuity
A legacy gift to SAIT lets you make a bigger impact than you might have thought possible. If you have questions or would like to have a conversation about leaving a legacy gift, please contact Anthony Salekin, Associate Director, Development.
Anthony Salekin
403.284.7046
anthony.salekin@sait.ca
Industry gift-in-kind
At SAIT, industry giving is at the heart of what we do. By building strong, collaborative relationships with leading businesses and industry experts, we ensure that our programs are not only relevant but also ahead of the curve. This dynamic partnership allows us to align our curriculum with the latest industry trends and needs, giving our students the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s competitive job market. Our industry connections also provide valuable opportunities for internships, hands-on projects, and real-world experience, bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical application.
To learn more about our projects and to discuss your interests, please contact us:
Anthony Salekin
403.284.7046
anthony.salekin@sait.ca
Corporate Sponsorship
You and your organization can make an impact on the SAIT community through a range of opportunities designed to align with your organization's goals and values. These may include institutional naming partnerships, gifts-in-kind and dynamic event sponsorships. Each unique opportunity provides extensive value and comes with a tailored partnership benefits package, ensuring that your organization receives optimal visibility and engagement. By partnering with SAIT, your brand will not only gain prominent exposure but also contribute meaningfully to the advancement of education at SAIT and community development.
To learn more about upcoming opportunities and to discuss your interests, please contact:
Astha Vohra
403.512.3805
astha.vohra@sait.ca
Donor FAQs
Yes, we accept gifts in kind. You are welcome to contact Anthony Salekin by email, anthony.salekin@sait.ca, or phone, 403.284.7046, to discuss the nature of your gift and to ensure your gift will be used as you intend.
Yes, SAIT welcomes gifts of publicly listed securities such as mutual funds, shares, and stocks with the assistance of a professional broker.
You can make a gift of shares to SAIT by transferring them electronically and we strongly recommend you consult your financial advisor, securities broker or another financial representative to assist you in making the transfer. To make a gift of shares, please follow the instructions on SAIT's secure transfer form.
Please note: Transferring shares between brokerage firms typically take five business days and price fluctuations can occur. It is SAIT's policy to sell donated securities as soon as possible. Your gift will be valued at the closing price on the day the security is received in our account and you will be issued a charitable tax receipt for that value. To ensure a charitable tax receipt for the current year is issued, please initiate your gift before Dec. 15.
Yes, you can advise us on the criteria for the award, whether it's for financial need or academic excellence, but you may not designate a gift for a particular student.
Charitable license number: 107995789RR0001
We issue a charitable tax receipt for the full value of all philanthropic gifts — there is no minimum donation. When you make your gift, please make sure all of the information is correctly filled out.
If you made a donation and did not receive a receipt, please email AD.gift.processing@sait.ca or call 403.284.8419.
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"If you choose to give us personal information via the internet that we or our educational partners may need to correspond with you, process an order or provide you with a subscription, it is our intent to let you know how we will use such information. If you tell us that you do not wish to have this information used as a basis for further contact with you, we will respect your wishes."
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Currently, we do not have any events available for volunteering, but if you'd like to register your interest for future events, please complete the Volunteer Intake Form and we will reach out to you as opportunities arise.
To connect with someone about making a gift to SAIT, please contact us at 403.284.7010.
Charitable license number: 107995789RR0001
Contact us
Have questions, comments or feedback?
Alumni and Development
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Phone - 403.284.7010
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Phone - 1.888.284.8399
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Email - donor.relations@sait.ca
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