Mr. Aaron Goettel
Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations goettel@rundle.ab.ca
Giving At Rundle
You Can Make a Difference
Your donations help us achieve our mission, adhere to our vision and values, and deliver on our commitment to Rundle’s and our students’ success.
In order to offer an exceptional independent education that focuses on building strong character with a commitment to academic achievement, we rely on our friends, families — past and present, and alumni for generous donations.
Rundle College Society is a registered charity (107940892 RR 0001). All donations over $25 will receive a tax receipt.
Vision & Values Campaign 2021-2022
Our campaign is focused on innovation and wellness along with opportunities to enhance these elements throughout our schools and programs.
Together, we are Moving Forward. Please visit our Vision & Values webpage to learn more about this year’s funds and how you can make a difference in our students’ lives.
Thank you donors
Thank you to all of our generous donors! You have made a significant impact on our students and programs and have allowed Rundle to continue to be a great place to learn.
We are immensely grateful to our Rundle Community and would like to thank them for their generosity in support of last year’s annual Vision & Values Campaign. Despite being a year filled with change and challenge, our donor champions raised over $500,000 in support of our students in 2020-21. Watch this video and witness the impact our donors made.
MAKE YOUR GIFT GO EVEN FURTHER
ATB Cares 2021 campaign is underway. ATB will match 20% of every dollar donated to Rundle during this campaign, up to $500 per donation and $5,000 per fiscal year. This is a great opportunity to support your child’s education.
Funds raised through ATB Cares will be directed towards the areas of greatest need across our schools.
Increase the impact of your gift and Donate Today!
We are encouraging our donors to make any donations through this program at the beginning of the month as matching funds may only be available until a certain date or dollar limit is reached.
Last year, in celebration of Rundle College’s 35th Anniversary, we introduced the “opportunity of a lifetime”.
We are happy to continue to offer our community the opportunity to create a Named Family Endowment Fund. This is a wonderful way to contribute to a Rundle program that is especially meaningful to you, by establishing a fund that provides an ongoing gift that will benefit tuition assistance or a particular program.
Your gift of $35,000 to create your family’s endowment fund can be pledged over a five-year period.
The principal of your family endowment fund will be held unspent, in perpetuity, with Rundle College Society, while the earnings from the invested assets are expended as per your family’s specific intention.
Please view our brochure for more information on this legacy opportunity.
If you wish to establish an endowment fund in your family’s name, please contact giving@rundle.ab.ca
Stay in the Game Bursary
The Stay in the Game Bursary has been generously sponsored by the Goodhart Family, whose four children attended and participated in sports at Rundle College from 2006–2014. Thanks to the development of the bursary, Rundle College is now able to help students afford the opportunity to play on a Rundle College Senior Varsity team.
Directed Giving
What speaks to you?
Our Rundle families generously support programs that align with their values and passions. Our families give to enrich not only their child’s experience, but to leave their legacy at Rundle. We invite you to find what speaks to you and be part of our culture of giving at Rundle.
Many companies offer an employee donor matching program. Double the impact of your gift today and see if your company is listed.
Named Endowments Bursary Funds
A Named Family Endowment Fund. This is a wonderful way to contribute to a Rundle program that is especially meaningful to you, by establishing a fund that provides ongoing gifts that benefit tuition assistance or particular programs. Your family fund will reflect your values and commitment to Rundle by providing assurance that programs, important to you, will continue at Rundle as part of your family legacy.
We are proud to announce Rundle’s first Family Endowment Fund to support tuition bursaries at Rundle.
The George David Elder Endowment Bursary Fund | $100,000
The Kreutzer Family Endowment Bursary Fund | $35,000
The Rundle Faculty/Staff Endowment Fund | $35,000+
Anonymous Alumni Family Endowment Bursary Fund | $35,000
The Cutler Family Academy Capital Endowment Fund | $35,000
Bursaries
Stay in the Game Bursary
The Stay in the Game Bursary has been generously sponsored by the Goodhart Family, whose four children attended and participated in sports at Rundle College from 2006–2014. Thanks to the development of the bursary, Rundle College is now able to help students afford the opportunity to play on a Rundle College Senior Varsity team.
Named Scholarships & Awards
- The Thomas Budd Scholarship
- The Welch Scholarship
- The Walls/Blum Scholarship
- Dr. Conklin Outstanding Grade 12 Student Scholarship Award
- Dr. Collett Scholarship (Citizenship) Awards
If you’d like to create a bursary or support a scholarship or award, please email giving@rundle.ab.ca.
Planned Giving
A charitable bequest is an option to give to Rundle and can offer significant tax relief to a donor’s estate. A bequest made to Rundle is eligible for a tax receipt applicable to the donor’s estate and can be applied to the donor’s final income tax return and offset taxes payable by the estate.
The proceeds from Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs), and life insurance policies provide an excellent way to make a planned gift to Rundle. If a donor chooses to leave a portion of their retirement funds to Rundle, they will go directly to Rundle tax-free.
In all cases we recommend that they be carefully reviewed by our donors and their legal counsel to ensure accuracy.
Securities
You can donate Canadian securities to Rundle. When you donate securities directly to Rundle College Society, capital gains tax is eliminated, allowing you to increase the impact of your donation.
Gifts-in-Kind
We do accept gifts-in-kind if they benefit our programs. e.g. equipment, furniture, materials and resources that can be utilized to support our programs or enhance our learning environment. Please contact us to discuss the nature of your gift-in-kind to ensure it will be used appropriately.
For more information about donating gifts in kind, please email giving@rundle.ab.ca.
Gifts can be made on our online giving portal.
We are grateful to accept donations by cheque as well (payable to Rundle College Society). Please mail to:
Rundle College Society
Attention Mr. Aaron Goettel
Director of Alumni & Advancement
7379 17 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T3H 3W5
Is Rundle a registered charity? Will I receive a tax receipt for my donation?
Yes, Rundle is a charitable organization registered under Rundle College Society with the Canada Revenue Agency (#107940892RR0001).
You will receive a tax receipt for any donation $25 or greater, so your donation will benefit both our students and your tax return.
What does my tuition pay for?
As is common in independent schools across North America, Rundle’s tuition fees only cover the cost of school operations. Program enhancements, supplemental equipment and resources, facility upgrades and capital projects are all funded by our generous donors.
Why does Rundle need to fundraise?
The Rundle experience would not be possible without the help of our generous donors. Our beautiful facilities, equipment and enhanced programming are funded primarily by charitable gifts made to our schools. Currently, tuition fees only cover operation costs. In order to avoid a significant increase in class size or tuition, we appeal to our community to help us raise the additionally required funds.
Who fundraises at Rundle?
Everyone! Rundle’s culture of giving and gratitude continues to grow and our community is committed to making our vision a reality. Rundle teachers, staff, Board members, students, alumni, current families, parent committees, local businesses and the surrounding community all contribute to our fundraising efforts.
What is the role of the PAC vs the Advancement Department?
Rundle PACs (Parent Advisory Committees) work closely with the parents and principals at their school or campus to fundraise for specific items or initiatives benefiting a specific group of students and teachers.
The Rundle Advancement Department is responsible for managing fundraising for the Rundle College Society charitable organization, which includes the annual Vision & Values campaign, the establishment of specific required funds, bursaries, scholarships and awards.
The Rundle Advancement Department and your PAC work together to meet Rundle’s fundraising goals.
Where are funds raised directed?
Every year, a variety of funds are included as part of our annual Vision & Values giving campaign – Campus Fund, Bursary Fund, and Capital Fund. Donations made to the annual campaign are directed towards specific initiatives for that year.
Unrestricted donations can be made to the Head of School Fund, and will be directed to the areas of greatest need across our schools.
Can my donation be directed towards a specific project or campus?
Yes, you can designate your gift to any existing program offered (e.g. academic departments, athletics, arts, co-curricular). We support and appreciate donations directed towards those programs that you value most.
What if I want my donation to go where it is needed most?
Unrestricted donations can be made to the Head of School Fund and will be directed towards the areas of greatest need across our schools.
Can I make donations monthly?
Yes, monthly donations are a fantastic way to give! You can choose the amount that fits your budget and still provide a substantial legacy for Rundle’s programs and students. It all adds up. Monthly donations can be set up on our donation site. A tax receipt for monthly donations will be sent in February of the following calendar year.
Are there other giving options available?
Yes, there are so many ways to give. In addition to one-time, online donations and monthly giving, there are a number of other opportunities to give throughout the year. Fundraising initiatives like Skip the Depot and FlipGive are a great way to participate in our giving program. Other options include gifts in kind, securities and planned giving.
Ms. Jennifer Klassen
Coordinator of Advancement and Alumni Relations klassen@rundle.ab.ca