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Join now with Prairie College’s Board of Directors in propelling the new Residence Project forward.

September to December 2024 ​

Joshua's Note:

Dear Alumni of Prairie College, 

We have fantastic alumni! We thank God regularly for you as a whole group, for the work each one of you is doing in your chosen corner of the world, and for the work God is doing through you. I have heard many stories of your global impact, and I have experienced this impact first hand as I have been blessed to work side by side with your members on the mission field. I humbly thank God for the privilege of serving on this Board, serving you, and serving our Lord Jesus.

I am excited to announce a special 4X Alumni Matching Campaign that will run from September to December 2024. It is an innovative idea that would have us work together (Alumni and Board) to help set Prairie on a good footing for the next several decades.

Every dollar you, as Alumni, contribute to the capital campaign for the new Student Residence will be matched by our Board of Directors and then doubled again by a generous donor. For example, this would turn a $500 donation into $2,000, or $5,000 into $20,000! Our goal is to raise $273,000 in new donations from Alumni, which, with these matches, will become $1,092,000. 

This Alumni-Board joint-initiative is an opportunity to make a significant impact on our students’ lives by helping us complete the new student residence. Here is a brief concept video of the changes we are planning for the campus, the residence is the first major step in the plan. This is where tomorrow’s missional professionals will live and train…please join us in making this campaign a success. 

With a grateful heart, 

Joshua Bogunjoko

Board Chair

Matching Challenge:

Donate Today to see your Gift 4x Match

You can make a one-time gift or a recurring monthly gift that will go a long way to building this new home-away-from-home. Click on one of the buttons below to make an online donation, or mail in a cheque to Prairie College with the “New Residence” designated.

To envision what the New Student Residence will look like, here are some picture renderings:

Further Details:

Who qualifies to give to the 4x Alumni Match?
  • Only any living alumni and/or their living spouses who completed at least the equivalent of one semester (12-15 credit hours) at any of the Prairie Bible Institute schools:
    • Prairie College
    • Prairie Bible College
    • Prairie Graduate School
    • Prairie Aviation Training Centre
    • Prairie School of Mission Aviation
    • Prairie College of Applied Arts and Technology
    • Prairie Distance Education
      OR
    • You completed at least one year of study at Prairie High School
      OR 
Does a recurring gift given in September be matched 4x?
  • To qualify for the 4x match, the alumni gift or pledge must be a new gift or pledge made after July 3, 2024. The recurring gift will only be matched from July 3, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
  • Matched until the end of December 31, 2024. 
What happens when the $273,000 is received and matched?
  • When we receive the full $273,000 in new donation gifts, we will send out communications to all alumni notifying them we have completed the challenge. 
  • Any future gifts that are received once the total is received will receive a call or email from the Development department notifying them of this, and offering the alumnus the opportunity for their gift to be 2x matched for the new Residence by the Major Donor. 
  • We will continue with the 2x Match until the $5 million amount is met as well. 
  • Gift Policy:
    • Spending of funds is confined to board approved programs and projects. Each restricted contribution designated towards a board approved program or project will be used as designated with the understanding that when the need for such a program or project has been met, or cannot be completed for any reason determined by the board, the remaining restricted contributions designated for such program or project will be used where needed most. 
In what ways can we give towards this 4x Alumni Match?
  • We are grateful to offer many options for giving to Prairie, such as donate online, donate by mail, donate by phone (1-800-661-2425), gift in kind, and memorial gifts. Please see the ways you can give below.
  • All donations greater than $10.00 will receive an official receipt for income tax purposes. Prairie is qualified to issue Canadian and American tax receipts.

Thank you for participating now in this 4x Match. Every gift goes to impact a student’s life.

Do you have questions? Send me a message...

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Stacey Bell

Director of Development

403.443.5511 ext. 282

We are grateful to offer many options for giving to Prairie. Click on the method of giving that works best for you. All donations greater than $10.00 will receive an official receipt for income tax purposes. Prairie is qualified to issue Canadian and American tax receipts.

Interact e-Transfers are only available for owners of a Canadian bank account. This may be a good option in lieu of mailing in a cheque or a credit card payment (with a processing fee).

When you request to make an e-transfer, ALL these pieces of information MUST be included on the “Message”/ “Memo” section of the transfer:

  1. That this is a donation;
  2. Indicate which fund the donation is to go towards (Note: if no fund is specified the default is  the General Fund);
  3. Your name, either person or organization. This is for tracking and receipting purposes.


For an example of the e-transfer process, click here.


Notes:

  • The email address to be used is finance@prairie.edu. If it is sent to an individual at the college, the e-transfer will not be accepted.

  • For the security question, please use one suggested in the example screenshot as it will help us accept the gift. If you do another security question, please email finance@prairie.edu to notify them of the question and answer you’ve used.

  • E-Transfers cannot be used for recurring donations. If you wish to set up a recurring donation, please see “Donate as a Recurring Gift” or alternatively call the Development Department on 403-443-5511 Ext 282.

You can send a cheque to Prairie at either of the following addresses. Please make cheques payable to Prairie Bible Institute.

Prairie College
PO Box 4000
Three Hills, AB T0M 2N0

US Donors can mail within the US to:

Prairie College
PO Box 718
Shelby, MT 59474

Use our secure online donation forms to donate in Canadian or US funds. We accept Visa or MasterCard.

Safe and convenient! In a few simple steps you can set-up a monthly gift and not have to worry about it again until you wish to stop. Please select one of the following two options:

  1. Credit Card Withdrawal: Click on the donate button and fill in the secure online form. Change the dropdown from “This is a one-time donation” to “Give this amount monthly”, and your recurring donation will be set up. You will be sent a management link by email that will allow you to make changes to your recurring gift whenever you like.

  2. Electronic Funds Transfer (from a bank account).

  • For Canadian donors, please download and print the Automatic Withdrawal Form here and mail it to the address below, or scan and email the signed form to development@prairie.edu.

  • US donors can print the Automatic Withdrawal Form, or use the online donation form to set up a recurring gift from their bank account. Click the Donate in American funds button and fill in the required information, leaving the payment method as Electronic Check. Change the drop-down from “This is a one-time donation” to “Give this amount monthly”. Click the Make Donation button and your monthly gift is set up. You will be sent a management link by email that will allow you to make changes to your recurring gift whenever you like.

  • Call us to discuss a gift, donate using your credit card, or ask questions.

  • “Local Phone Number 403.443.5511 ext. 282

  • Toll-free 1.800.661.2425

Gift in Kind Giving

Do you have a tangible asset (real estate or physical property) that you no longer need or you think would enhance Prairie’s program?  Rather than sell the asset you could gift it.  Prairie would be able to issue you a tax donation receipt for the sale value of the property or value determined by a qualified third-party appraisal.  There are some ‘hoops to jump through’ and Canada Revenue Agency rules to follow, but we’ve done it before and would be happy to guide you through the process.

Talk today with Tim MacKenzie at legacyplanning@prairie.edu.

Memorial Gift

Donate in Memory of your Loved One

Thank you for honouring your loved one by choosing to make a donation to Prairie College. You can make your donation to the College using one of these options:


Donation via Cheque:

  1. Write your cheque in the name of ‘Prairie Bible Institute’ or ‘Prairie College’
  2. In the memo line, add “IMO” and then the name of the loved one you would like to honor.
  3. If you have a specific designation for your donation. E.g. Capital Fund, Scholarships and Education Fund, please also list this in the memo line. If you have no specific designation, you can either name the ‘Centennial Campaign’ (which is the name of our ‘General Fund’), or not specify any fund here.
  4. If your cheque does not list your First and Last names and your postal address, please include a short note with these details so we can properly receipt your donation.
  5. Enclose your cheque in an envelope addressed to:
    Prairie College
    PO Box 4000
    Three Hills, AB T0M 2N0
    Canada


Donation via the College’s Website:

  1. On the Donate page, look for the Yellow buttons for donating in either Canadian funds or American funds. Select the button appropriate to your location. If you are outside either Canada and America, please use the Canadian option.
  2. If you have a specific designation for your donation, please choose from the drop-down-menu on the “ Select a Fund” category. If you don’t have a specific designation, the ‘Centennial Campaign’ Fund is listed first, and is the name of our ‘General Fund’.
  3. Complete the rest of the online donation form.
  4. Before completing your donation by clicking on the “Make Donation” button at the very bottom of the screen, please add in the “Comment (optional)” section. “IMO” and then the name of the loved one you would like to honor. Also in the comment section, add your First and Last names and your postal address so we can properly receipt your donation.

Legacy Gift Planning

Take advantage of opportunities to enjoy both eternal and earthly rewards. Did you know that your investment in the lives of Prairie students can also benefit your family by providing tax benefits for your estate?

To learn more visit the Legacy Gift Planning page here or contact Tim MacKenzie, our Gift Planning Consultant for further information.

Spending of funds is confined to board approved programs and projects. Each restricted contribution designated towards a board approved program or project will be used as designated with the understanding that when the need for such a program or project has been met, or cannot be completed for any reason determined by the board, the remaining restricted contributions designated for such program or project will be used where needed most.