Leading. Learning. The Lakeland Campaign

Because of our donors’ generosity, students have access to more opportunities and services. Donors lead the way, ensuring Leading. Learning. The Lakeland Campaign. will exceed $11 million goal

Thanks to the generosity of more than 1,000 donors, Leading. Learning. The Lakeland Campaign. will be the most successful fundraising campaign in Lakeland College’s history.

CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES

Expanding student success

Your gift to this area helps create new student awards, strengthens Rustlers athletics, increases student leadership opportunities, supports Indigenous initiatives, and enhances programs supporting all aspects of health (physical, mental, social and financial).

Growing results-oriented research

Applied research is embedded in coursework and beyond at Lakeland. Your gift supports projects, best-in-class facilities and technology and helps fund the expertise needed to drive research forward. The Agriculture Technology Centre, home to the new bachelor of agriculture technology program and agriculture technology research, will also be strengthened by your gift.

The campaign began in 2016 with an initial goal of $10 million, which was increased to $11 million in 2017. More than $12 million has been raised to date as the campaign nears completion on June 30.

The fundraising initiative is focused on three priorities – expanding student success, empowering the next leaders in agriculture, and growing results-oriented research. “Our donors are leading the way through their support of this campaign,” says Mike Kotelko, chair of the campaign leadership team and a member of Lakeland’s Class of 1982. As of the end of April, 1,096 donors have given 2,967 gifts. “Because of our donors’ generosity, students have access to more opportunities and services. They’re learning in new and modernized facilities. And research capacity has grown at Lakeland, with the primary goal of advancing real-world agricultural productivity and sustainability,” says Kotelko. He also thanked the campaign leadership team for generously volunteering their time and talents to help make the campaign a success. The fundraising goal was exceeded thanks to individuals, families, businesses, foundations and organizations making donations and supporting fundraising events such as the Rustlers Golf Tournament, President’s Gala and Feast on the Farm. Alumni, students, community members and Lakeland employees are among the donors. “We’re grateful to everyone who has contributed to the campaign to help our students thrive and become confident, collaborative graduates. Great things happen when we pull together,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, the college’s president and CEO. “For those who haven’t made a gift yet, there’s still time to be part of this historic campaign. You can play a leading role during this exciting time of transformation for Lakeland College.”

Empowering the next leaders in agriculture

Your gift allows Lakeland to expand its land base, and build and modernize facilities to strengthen the Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland. It’s in these spaces and places where Lakeland students explore new ideas, test different systems, apply new technologies and collaborate with classmates, instructors and industry to bring their education to life. Thanks to donors, new programming opportunities have also been created.

You can LEAD THE WAY

Your gift to Leading. Learning. The Lakeland Campaign. ensures the problem solvers, innovators, leaders and hard workers continue to benefit from the highest quality education and leadership opportunities. With your support, Lakeland students access the funding and support services they need, learn in modern facilities where hands-on learning opportunities are everywhere, and tackle research projects that matter.

Ways to give:

• make a one-time gift of cash that reflects your class year • sign up to be a monthly donor • provide a gift-in-kind of land, equipment, livestock or other property • donate securities or life insurance • leave a legacy by including Lakeland in your estate plans To learn more, please contact:

Stacey Ruller Development Officer, External Relations

Lakeland College 780.872.3080 stacey.ruller@lakelandcollege.ca

To give to Leading. Learning. The Lakeland Campaign. you may:

Mail a cheque made payable to Lakeland College to: Lakeland College External Relations 5707 College Drive Vermilion, AB T9X 1K5

Contribute online at

lakelandcollege.ca/donate

Make your donation over the phone, call Stacey at 780.872.3080