Donate to SAIT

By becoming a monthly or yearly donor, you make it possible to consistently offer support to students through emergency funds, awards, projects and campaigns. 

SAIT Opportunities Fund

When you choose to support the SAIT Opportunities Fund (SOF), you will be helping to provide essential support to SAIT students by funding programs and projects not covered by tuition or government assistance. This fund is dedicated to enhancing education and student life at SAIT. Examples of supported initiatives include introducing new technology to classrooms, peer support programs, student-led initiatives (Student Crowdfunding) and resources. 

Give to SAIT Opportunities Fund

Kohkoms Kahsagahetin Fund ("Grandmother's Love")

Making a gift to Kohkoms Kahsagahetin Fund helps in providing emergency assistance for Indigenous students facing unforeseen financial crisis. With a referral from advisors or mentors, Indigenous students can receive one-time support to help cover the cost of essential needs, such as grocery cards and utility payments. 

Support Kohkoms Kahsaghetin Fund

I.G. Lewis Student Emergency Fund

I.G. Lewis Student Emergency Fund is one of the key beneficiaries of the Annual Giving program. It offers short-term assistance to SAIT students facing financial crises that threaten their ability to complete their studies. By contributing to this fund, donors help ensure that students receive the necessary resources to overcome unexpected challenges. This program not only supports academic achievements but also strengthens the overall community by showing a commitment to student well-being and success. 

Give to the I.G. Lewis Student Emergency Fund

Crowdfunding at SAIT

Crowdfunding campaigns are student-led and feature current student projects seeking financial support, such as capstone projects, study abroad opportunities, participation in conferences or competitions and student club activities with academic significance. 

Your contributions to crowdfunding campaigns go towards costs not covered by traditional funding sources and often provide opportunities for students they would not otherwise be able to afford. Your support continues to help connect people to projects and unleashes innovation.

Examples of recent projects:

• SAIT Supernovas raised $2,500 in funds to participate in the Canadian Reduced Gravity Experiment Challenge (CAN-RGX)
• SAIT Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) students work to Light Up the World raised funds to install a solar power system in a remote area of Peru
• SAIT Film and Video Production students raised funds to host screening sessions for their capstone projects. 

Support a Crowdfunding Project

If you would like to learn more about student crowdfunding, please reach out to us: 

Gertrude Samar
Phone: 403.615.6085
gertrude.samar@sait.ca

Student Awards

Each year, we are thrilled to distribute over $8 million in student awards, thanks to the incredible generosity of our alumni, friends, associations, businesses, foundations, and many others through annual funding and professionally managed endowments. These contributions make it possible for countless deserving students to attend SAIT, opening doors to opportunities they might not have had otherwise and for continued support for future generations. 

If you'd like to give to an existing award, complete our online form, select 'other' from the menu, and enter the award's name in the text box next to 'tell us how to direct your gift.'

If you are interested in establishing a new student award or seeking more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Your support can make a world of difference! 

If you'd like to establish a student award or would like more information about student awards, please get in touch with us:

Melissa Woodworth 
Phone: 403.613.5098 
melissa.woodworth@sait.ca 

Give to student awards

Memorial awards

You can honour a loved one through our Memorial Giving program. By starting a memorial award in honour of someone special, you will cherish their memory and celebrate their life, all while helping to support the next generation of students. 

Establish a memorial award

For more information, please get in touch with us:

Anna Kravchik
Phone: 403.210.4532
anna.kravchik@sait.ca

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.

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
Phone: 403.284.7046
anthony.salekin@sait.ca

Projects and industry engagement

At SAIT, industry engagement 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
Phone: 403.284.7046
anthony.salekin@sait.ca

 

Corporate sponsorships

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: 

Jordyn Semeniuk
Phone: 403.512.9082
jordyn.semeniuk@sait.ca

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. 

The full value of donations received is distributed to the charitable purpose directed by our donors; no administrative costs are levied against donated funds. We take our fiscal responsibilities seriously and are proud of our track record managing fundraising costs. In 2024/25 we expect to raise $20 million at a cost of $2.7 million. This translates into a cost of $0.14 for every dollar we raise. In 2023/24 we invested $2.6 million in fundraising and raised $42.3 million.  

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.

Please review SAIT's Privacy Policy, which includes information about how we comply with anti-spam legislation, our procedures regarding personal information and our policy for information we collect. The following paragraph relates to matters of personal information:

"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."

If you would like to manage the receipt of all commercial electronic messages sent by SAIT, fill out this form.  

If you would like restrictions on how your contact information is used, please contact us.

To update your contact information, simply fill out this form.

If you would like to place restrictions on how your contact information is used, please contact us.

If you would like to manage the receipt of all commercial electronic messages sent by SAIT, fill out this form.

If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal information is being treated, please contact SAIT's FOIP Coordinator at 403.284.8633.

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