Frequently Asked Questions

You can support any area at SAIT – whether it is scholarships, general need funding, specific school funds, or specific research or program areas. This Giving Day we have three(3) priority areas- Emergency Food and Wellness Bank, Inclusion Matters and SAIT Opportunities Fund. However, any gift you make can be directed to the area you like. If you don't see the specific fund you are looking for you can email giving@sait.ca or call 403.774.5214.

SAIT's Giving Day starts at 10 am on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 and ends at 10 am on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. You can give online via sait.ca/givingday. Thank you for your support! 

Yes. 100% of your gift will be directed to the area of your choosing.

Throughout the day we have set up some fun challenges that we will be promoting during the 24-hour period. Each challenge will have a goal, and once that goal is met it will 'unlock' matching funds – increasing the impact of your giving!

Yes – the minimum gift amount is $5.

You can expect to see news about our various challenges online by visiting sait.ca/givingday. We will also promote challenges and share content through SAIT's social media accounts. Be sure to follow @SaitAlumni on Facebook, Instagram and X. 

Yes! You can mail in a donation and as long as the envelope is received on or postmarked Oct. 17, 2023, your gift will count towards our Giving Day totals. You can send a one-time gift via cheque or money order payable to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) or sign up for a monthly gift with your void cheque. Our address is: 

Alumni and Development 
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) 
Heritage Hall (AA113)  
1301 - 16 Avenue NW 
Calgary, AB T2M 0L4 

Yes. If you would like to make a gift of stock to support a particular area you can do so by contacting our office by emailing us at giving@sait.ca or call 403.774.5214

Yes! Recurring gifts are an amazing way to make a significant impact. You can make a one-time gift, a gift by installments, or an ongoing recurring gift. All one-time gifts and payments made towards a commitment will be counted in our totals for Giving Day. 

Giving Day is a 24-hour marathon of fundraising and celebrating the impact of philanthropy on student success. Our Giving Day is a chance to give back to an area you are passionate about, but it's also an opportunity to celebrate the impact of philanthropy on our campus. The importance of Giving Day goes far beyond the dollars. It is about coming together to maximize awareness around critical areas for student success and helping students navigate challenges. 

Yes. All donations made to SAIT will receive tax receipts before the end of the calendar year