The Power of Education Campaign
The Power of Education is Georgian College’s fundraising campaign. The goal of this college-wide initiative is to raise important funds to help Georgian develop and expand key programs and initiatives to advance student success and offer the best possible postsecondary education opportunities.
Maintaining our edge in the future will increasingly be about creating a new kind of student experience: One that empowers students to learn anytime, anywhere; uses technology to enable and expand access to learning; and prepares our graduates to adapt and innovate in a new economy. Our plan is ambitious, but so are our students, and the communities, industries and donors that support us.
Who benefits most?
The fundraising campaign benefits everyone connected to Georgian College – students, alumni, employers and the community as a whole.
- Students are educated in modern facilities, on current, leading-edge technologies, in relevant programs that will be their springboard to successful careers.
- Alumni benefit from Georgian maintaining its reputation as a first-rate postsecondary institution. A Georgian education is highly valued by employers.
- Employers have more qualified graduates for their hiring pools, reduced training costs as many Georgian grads already have hands-on experience, and their reputation is enhanced as an employer of choice.
- Communities surrounding Georgian have a local, quality postsecondary educational institution. An educated community creates a higher standard of living.
How to Give
Georgian wants to make it easy for you to give and help transform the student experience and there are many convenient ways to do so. Join us as we invest in preparing tomorrow’s grads to meet tomorrow’s opportunities.
Payment options: We accept cash, cheque (payable to Georgian College), credit card (Visa, MasterCard and Amex) or online payments.
Tax receipts: Charitable tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more.
IN PERSON: An Advancement and Community Development staff member can come to you, or you are welcome to drop by our office in Room E200 at the Barrie Campus, located at One Georgian Dr.
MAIL: Complete the donor pledge form and mail it to Georgian College, Advancement and Community Development, Room E200, One Georgian Dr., Barrie, ON, L4M 3X9.
ONLINE: Donate now via CanadaHelps. You can choose how you would like your donation designated.
PHONE: Contact Ashley Antonick at 705.728.1968, ext. 1210.
FAX: Complete the donor pledge form and fax it to 705.722.5176.
Georgian College charitable registration number: 11893 7283 RR0001
Advancement and Community Development follows strict privacy guidelines and ethical practices. We abide by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethics and Donor Bill of Rights. Information collected will be used only to keep you informed about activities and opportunities to support Georgian College.
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Our annual publication for alumni, donors and friends. We regularly share the stories of our donors and other important members of the Georgian College family that believe in the power of education.
Georgian College Golf Classic
Thursday, May 24, 2018 | Bond Head
The 31st annual Golf Classic is Georgian’s signature event. Register by April 20 for a chance to win a car detailing package from Georgian Detailing. There are men’s, ladies’ and mixed teams, with a registration fee of $275 per person.
Past Projects
Georgian College launched its Power of Education fundraising campaign with a goal of $25 million, and wrapped up with a total of $40 million raised. Thanks to everyone who made a contribution! These are some of the projects made possible by the incredible support of our donors.
Would you like to begin the conversation about making a major gift? Please contact us.
Georgian Cenotaph, Barrie Campus
Georgian undertook a major capital project to restore its cenotaph, which was relocated due to the construction of the Sadlon Centre for Health and Wellness. The restored cenotaph serves as the centrepiece of Georgian’s annual Remembrance Day commemoration and has also become a gathering place of peace and reflection for students, staff and visitors alike.
Opening date: November 2011
Sadlon Centre for Health, Wellness and Sciences, Barrie Campus
The Sadlon Centre for Health, Wellness and Sciences is the hub of health and wellness education in our region and the largest expansion in Georgian’s history. It includes six community-accessible teaching health clinics, technology-enhanced classrooms and university-calibre laboratories. Georgian can now facilitate interdisciplinary teaching and learning, which means students from various programs study and work together for the benefit of patients.
Opening date: September 2011
John Di Poce South Georgian Bay Campus
After 27 years of operating in rented facilities, Georgian opened its first permanent location in Collingwood in 2011. The 20,000-square-foot building has nine classrooms, including two computer labs, one multi-functional health sciences lab, and an innovative e-learning lab where students have, for the first time, local access to university studies.
Opening date: September 2011
Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Barrie Campus
Roads, bridges, sewers, buildings, lights and even the vehicle you drive – technicians and technologists play a role in creating almost every basic service used in daily life. The Centre for Sustainable Technologies is where these professionals receive quality education with modern technologies, resources and industry-developed curriculum. It has allowed Georgian to increase enrolment in targeted programs to provide engineering and technology-related companies with much-needed skilled workers for their hiring pools.
Opening date: September 2009
Great Lakes International Marine Training and Research Centre, Owen Sound Campus
Georgian is home to the most advanced marine simulation and research centre in Canada. The expanded and technologically enhanced GLIMTRC reproduces real-life circumstances to develop the highest level of competency in the sector’s future workforce. With global marine traffic expected to triple in the next 20 years and a worldwide shortage of shipping officers and seafarers, this facility helps to meet the need for expertly trained marine professionals.
Opening date: November 2008
Muskoka Campus
Georgian opened the doors to its first permanent campus in Bracebridge in 2007 to serve Muskoka region residents, thanks in large part to a property donation from the Town of Bracebridge. The campus features a 7,000-square-feet carpentry shop, a health sciences lab and computer labs equipped with the latest software, helping to meet the local demand for skilled tradespeople, health care professionals and business and service sector employment training.
Opening date: September 2007
Contact Us
For general inquiries, please contact one of the following:
Awards & Scholarships: email or call 705.728.1968, ext. 1483
Alumni Relations: email or call 705.728.1968, ext. 1128
Advancement and Community Development: email or call 705.728.1968, ext. 1210
Conference & Event Services: email or call 705.722.5120
Georgian College charitable registration number: 11893 7283 RR0001
Meet Our Team
We have an experienced staff working diligently to raise the funds necessary to ensure Georgian remains a first-rate postsecondary institution.
Start to Give
Let us begin a partnership that works for you. We are accepting online donations at www.canadahelps.org
