Your support is essential to ensure students receive an education and university experience that will serve their futures and benefit our communities.
Suport your passion. Please let us know where you would like to designate your gift. You can choose one of the University’s priority funds, or select an area or fund of your choice.
Giving today makes an immediate difference. No matter which priority you support or how much you give, you are helping students create a better life for themselves and their communities.
1. Give online
2. Give by mail:
3. Give us a call at 250-960-5750 or 1-866-960-5750 (toll-free).
4. Give in person: visit us in the Office of Research and Innovation at the UNBC Prince George campus, located in Room 2015 in Charles J. McCaffray Hall (Admin Building).
Talk to us today about making your gift to UNBC:
Contact:
Mark Barnes, Director
Office of Research and Innovation
Email: mark.barnes@unbc.ca
Phone: 250-960-5184
Office: CJMH-2015
As UNBC employees, we work hard every day to help our students succeed. Giving is another way we show our support.
Please consider signing up for payroll deductions. The tax credit is applied up front, reducing your income tax at the time of donating. In lieu of a charitable tax receipt, the gift will appear as a line on your T4 slip.
Questions? Please contact the Payroll Services Coordinator at 250-960-5578 or payroll@unbc.ca
This annual event, held in November each year, provides an opportunity for UNBC faculty and staff to support as many UNBC students as possible. Last year, every gift made during the Challenge was matched! This doubled the impact of each and every gift.
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Please visit the Employee Challenge web page
Together we can make a difference. Students are encouraged to get involved with student clubs and governance and support the fundraisers of your fellow students. Once you graduate and start your careers, we invite alumni to pay-it-forward by donating to a university priority area that means the most to you. Watch your email for opportunities to give and get involved.
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Talk to me today about making your gift to UNBC:
Tara Mayes
Development Officer - Donor Relations
250-960-5756
tara.mayes@unbc.ca
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Please visit the Alumni website.
There are many ways to support students, research and other priorities at UNBC by establishing a fund or student award that aligns your personal giving priorities with UNBC's.
At UNBC the total number of scholarships, bursaries and awards available to students continues to grow each and every year! Awards provide encouragement to students, often make a university degree achievable, support student success, and recognize excellence. Donors like you are influencing UNBC’s ability to attract and retain students from the region, and around the globe. Your gift can truly make a difference for years to come.
Scholarships reward students based on academic merit
Bursaries support students facing financial barriers
Awards are a blend between scholarships and bursaries
Here are a few giving options to choose from:
Annual Awards can be created for as little as $1,000 per year, and an initial commitment of three to five years. You can establish this type of award with criteria that reflects your passion and UNBC’s priorities. Funding can be provided on an annual basis or in one lump sum.
Endowed Awards can be established by a donor or group of donors and managed by UNBC with a commitment of contributing a minimum of $30,000 over the next few years. This type of award ensures that students become beneficiaries of your generosity each and every year — in perpetuity. This type of award is a great way to make an impact today, tomorrow and forever onwards! Funds must be held by UNBC for a minimum of one year before an award is disbursed from the endowment. This allows the principle investment to accumulate enough interest for the first student award.
UNBC students are incredibly appreciative of your support and are encouraged to provide a letter of appreciation so you can learn first-hand how you are changing their future. We would be very pleased to speak with you and learn about how we can facilitate your support of UNBC students.
Is supporting education a passion of yours? Do you or your company have a vested interest in educating students in a specific program to further develop their industry, healthcare or other skills? Consider making a contribution to establish an endowed program chair or area of research.
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Talk to me today about how to establish a named fund or student award:
Tara Mayes
Development Officer-Donor Relations
250-960-5756
donorawards@unbc.ca
Deferred and legacy giving supports the students of tomorrow and often allows you to have a bigger impact. With your gift, you can be a part of a powerful experience for future students, enhancing their capacity to make a difference in the world.
UNBC may be able to receive donations of real property, art work or other items of personal value. Pre-approved gifts are eligible for a charitable receipt for the fair market value of the donation. Inquire with us regarding any gifts-in-kind such as books, equipment, or other items that can support teaching and research at UNBC.
Gifts of publicly traded securities can be received by UNBC. These gifts provide the additional benefit of being exempt from capital gains tax. You will receive a charitable tax receipt for the closing price of the day securities are received in UNBC’s account.
Planning today for a gift tomorrow will provide a meaningful and lasting impact that honours you and your family. Your gift has the potential to impact the future of the UNBC community and our students.
A planned gift can reduce tax obligations from your estate, leaving a greater legacy for your family and other charities. There are many ways to plan a gift:
• A bequest is a transfer of property through a will and can ensure your estate provides a specific contribution or a portion of its overall value to UNBC.
• You can name UNBC as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or name UNBC as the owner of a policy. When you pay premiums for a policy owned by the university, you will receive a charitable tax receipt from us.
• Consider naming UNBC as a beneficiary of any pension plans or registered assets you may have.
All donors of planned or deferred gifts will be recognized in the UNBC Heritage Circle. You will be invited to our annual Donor Appreciation Evening and receive our This Is UNBC magazine twice a year to keep you informed.
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Talk to me today about making your gift to UNBC:
Mark Barnes
Director, Office of Research and Innovation
250-960-5184
mark.barnes@unbc.ca
This information does not constitute legal or financial advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice. The University of Northern British Columbia advises all donors to seek professional, legal, estate planning and financial advice before deciding upon a course of action.
We are pleased to accept donations from our neighbours to the south.
UNBC alumni and parents of current students who live in the United States are permitted to make tax-deductible gifts directly to UNBC. If you are alumni or relative, you may make your gift directly to UNBC. For these gifts, you will be issued a UNBC charitable gift receipt in Canadian dollars for your U.S. income tax return.
Other individuals and companies based in the United States can make a gift through the UNBC Foundation U.S. Please note U.S. dollar donations can only be accepted by cheque or bank wire transfer. Make your cheque payable to the University of Northern British Columbia Foundation U.S. or call us toll free (1-866-960-5750) for the wire transfer account information. For these gifts, you will be issued a charitable tax receipt in U.S. dollars by the Foundation U.S.
IRS Taxpayer Identification Number: 98-0521018.
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Talk to me today about making your gift to UNBC:
Mark Barnes
Director, Office of Research and Innovation
250-960-5184
mark.barnes@unbc.ca
The University of Northern British Columbia is a registered Canadian charity.
Charitable receipts are issued for all donations of $5 or more. Donor names are not exchanged with other organizations.
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