Frequently Asked Questions

what is the giving with love campaign?

Giving with Love is the SMS annual appeal for community support to enhance the school and learning experiences for our students and staff.

This campaign is the heart of our fundraising, supporting special projects and student initiatives, making the St. Margaret’s experience extraordinary for all our community. Giving with Love allows our students to dream big. With your support, their dreams and ideas can become a reality.

why should i give to st. margaret's school?

We need your support to ensure our students and community continue to grow and thrive. Your donation will help enrich the lives of our students by providing vital funding for enhanced programming, innovation and equipment, scholarships and financial assistance, student support, health and wellbeing, and creative spaces. The operational costs of the school are covered by tuition, but donations allow our students to SOAR.

does my gift make a difference?

Every gift we receive, no matter the size, makes a difference and shows us that you care about our community. Giving demonstrates your support for the mission of our school and inspires others to give as well, building our culture of philanthropy.

what does my gift support?

Your donation will go toward the fund of your choice: The Red Blazer Fund, Scholarships & Financial Assistance, STEM-X Programming & Faculty Innovation, Health & Wellness. You can also give a portion of your gift to each fund. If there is another area of the school you wish to support, please contact Janine Cowie, Alumnae Relations and Annual Fund Manager, by email at advancement@stmarg.ca or by phone at 250-479-7171.

how do i make a gift?

To donate online, simply click on the “Make a Gift” button in the top right corner of this page.

To donate by mail, send a cheque payable to St. Margaret’s School to:

St. Margaret’s School
Advancement office
1080 Lucas Avenue
Victoria, BC, Canada V8X 3P7

is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes. St. Margaret’s School is a registered charity.

If you live in Canada, gifts of $20 or more are eligible for a Canada Revenue Agency authorized tax receipt, which we will send you.

If you live in the United States, you can receive an Internal Revenue Service tax receipt by

making a gift to St. Margaret’s School through Friends of Independent Schools and Better Education.

We can provide a Canadian charitable tax receipt to donors residing outside of North America, but we are not authorized to issue international tax receipts.

can I sponsor a matching gift or challenge?

Yes! If you are interested in sponsoring a matching gift or challenge, we would love to speak with you. Please contact Janine Cowie by email advancement@stmarg.ca or by phone at 250-479-7171.

are there other ways i can help with this campaign?

Here are some great ways you can help:

Spread the word about our campaign
Get your community involved! Your family members, friends, and colleagues can also donate
Sponsor a matching gift or challenge

who do i contact if i have more questions?

Please contact Janine Cowie, Alumnae Relations & Annual Fund Manager by email advancement@stmarg.ca or by phone at 250-479-7171.