How to Give to the College

Cash Gifts or Pledges

Gifts of cash are available for immediate use by St. Mark’s College and are tax deductible. Multi-year pledges allow many donors to increase the size of their gifts, while payments are extended over several years. Cheques should be made out to St. Mark’s College. For gifts using Visa or Master Card, use our online PDF Form or Web Form.

Gifts of Securities

Gifts can be made with stocks, bonds and mutual funds and can offer extra tax benefits to the donor, as capital gains tax can be eliminated. For assistance in making a gift of securities, please call the Advancement Office at (604) 688-7212 Ext 118.

Life Insurance

You can purchase a life insurance policy with St. Mark’s College as the beneficiary or transfer benefits from an existing policy that you may no longer need.

Deferred or Planned Gifts

Bequests are a very meaningful way to be part of both the past and the future of St. Mark’s College. By naming the College as a beneficiary in your will, it is possible to leave a significant legacy to the College. Your bequest may be for a set dollar amount, a percent or fraction of your estate, or part of the remainder of your estate after other bequests have been settled.

While unrestricted bequests grant St. Mark’s College freedom to allocate your support where the need is greatest, some donors may wish to make a restricted bequest to enhance a specific program or cherished project, or establish a new fund such as an endowed scholarship to honor a favorite instructor or family member.

Gifts from Retirement Plan Assets

Assets in tax-deferred retirement plans can be appealing charitable gift to make to St. Mark’s College. You can designate the College as the beneficiary of all – or a portion – of your retirement plans. It is recommended that you consult with your legal and financial advisors who can assist you on the most advantageous way to proceed with this gifting option.

For information on any of the various gifting vehicles, please contact the Advancement Office at (604) 822-6862 Ext 118.

If you have already named St. Mark’s College in your estate plans, please let us know so that we can honor you and your gift in our planned giving circle of donors.