Philanthropy

Ways to Give

Gifting Opportunities

At SMLS, every gift helps us foster an exceptional learning environment where our girls become curious, creative, and confident young women. Your support directly cultivates an environment where every SMLS girl is encouraged and challenged to be her best self!

Learn more about the diverse gifting options that support our community.
          

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  • Major & Transformational Giving ($25,000+)

    We are deeply grateful to the donors who make leadership investments in support of the School's long-term vision and strategic priorities. Often pledged over multiple years, these generous commitments create lasting impact by advancing innovative programs, expanding opportunities for students, enhancing our campus, and strengthening access to an exceptional girls' education.

    Major gifts of $25,000 and above help ensure SMLS continues to inspire courageous, compassionate leaders for generations to come while creating a meaningful and lasting legacy for our donors.

    To learn more please contact: 
    Keltie Doolittle
    Senior Advancement Officer 
    905-845-2386 ex 811
  • Annual & Leadership Giving (Up to $24,999)

    Through our Annual Campaign, donor support enriches the exceptional educational experience that defines SMLS. While tuition provides the foundation for an SMLS education, philanthropy makes it possible to go further — supporting innovative learning, inspiring co-curricular opportunities, expanding student experiences, and investing in the School's highest priorities each year.

    Whether you make your first gift or continue a tradition of giving, every contribution strengthens our community and creates meaningful opportunities for today's students and tomorrow's Millies.
  • Grad Giving

    The Class Bursary Fund is a meaningful tradition that brings graduating families together to create opportunities for future Millies. By contributing to your graduating class's bursary fund, you help ensure that talented and deserving students can benefit from an exceptional SMLS education for generations to come. Together, each graduating class leaves a lasting legacy that reflects the spirit of giving back and investing in the girls who will follow.

    Support the Class of 2027 Bursary Fund
  • Estate Planning

    Planning your legacy is an opportunity to create a lasting impact for the people and causes that matter most to you. By including St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School in your estate plans, you can help ensure future generations of girls have the opportunity to discover what is possible through an exceptional education. 

How to Give

          

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  • Online

    Visit our secure online giving page to make a one-time or monthly contribution
  • Phone

    Contact the Development office at 905-845-5830.
  • Mail

    Please mail your cheque, payable to St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School to: 
    1080 Linbrook Road
    Oakville, Ontario  L6J 2L1
  • Monthly Giving

    Your monthly support is an easy and convenient way to support our Millies and our school. Set up your monthly gift online, or call 905-845-5830.
  • Gifts of Securities

    Your donation of appreciated stock can provide significant benefits to both SMLS and your personal tax savings. To learn more about donating gifts of securities, please contact advancement@smls.on.ca.
  • Matching Gifts and Workplace Campaigns

    Many companies use a charitable platform such as United Way, Canada Gives or Benevity to facilitate their employees giving to charities of their choice through payroll donation. Through these programs, companies will often match donations to the charities supported by their employees. Check with your employer about the details of their charitable giving program.

Giving Levels

SMLS gratefully recognizes our generous donors for their annual support at the following levels:
  • Friend: up to $1,499
  • Partner: $1,500 - $4,999
  • Scholar's Society: $5,000 - $9,999
  • Jubilate Society: $10,000+
  • Legacy Society: those who lovingly include SMLS in their estate plans.
Donor recognition is based on our fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
 
SMLS is a registered charitable entity with Canada Revenue Agency. Our charitable registration number is 11919 1963 RR0001.  SMLS will provide tax receipts for eligible gifts for income tax purposes.