Canada's largest Boarding & Day Private Schools | Co-educational ages 13-18 Annual Fund

WE VALUE YOUR SUPPORT

At Shawnigan, we count on the generosity of our donor community for annual giving, capital projects, and strategic initiatives that allow us to deliver a first-class educational experience. By supporting Shawnigan, you help make your school truly exceptional.

Donations from supporters in Canada and the United States will receive a tax receipt in the mail. For tax deductible donations from the United Kingdom, please contact Greg Stevenson, Director of Development, by email or at 250-743-6487.

Do you believe Shawnigan plays an important role in preparing the next generation for a positive future? If you do, please make our School a philanthropic priority and show your support for one of our key strategic areas.

The Annual Fund

Each year, the Annual Fund offers our alumni, parents and friends an opportunity to play a bigger role in the lives of Shawnigan’s students. The donations received support various needs at the School. Most importantly, it provides financial assistance to 45% of our students. This ensures that every deserving student, regardless of their socio-economic background, is afforded the opportunity of a Shawnigan education.

The goal is to encourage as much of our community as possible to participate. Every donation, no matter the amount, makes an impact. It funds buildings, creates programs, and equips teachers. With over 100 funds available, you have the opportunity to direct your support as you wish.

Below are some of the many ways your donation can make a difference. To find out more about each fund, please contact Greg Stevenson, Director of Development, at (250) 743-6487 or gstevenson@shawnigan.ca.

List of Funds

Founder's Fund
The Headmaster's Fund
The Shaw Scholarships
The Shawnigan Fund
Diamond First Nations Scholarship
Robertson Family Scholarship
Program Enhancements
Alumni Family Fund
CASE (Communications, Arts, Sciences & Entrepreneurship) Initiative
C.W. Lonsdale Bursary
The Hyde-Lay Scholarships
John M.S. Lecky Scholarship
Langara-Haida Gwaii and First Nations Bursary
Graham L. Anderson Scholarships
The Horace McClelland Chapel Ministry Fund
Strathcona Lodge Bursary
Rob Dawson ’81 Memorial Scholarship
Alberta Scholarships

Ways to give

List of 5 items.

Cheque

Canada:
Payable to “Shawnigan Lake School Foundation” and mail to:
Advancement Office
Shawnigan Lake School
1975 Renfrew Road
Shawnigan Lake, BC
V0R 2W1

United States:
Payable to “Shawnigan Lake School Fund” and mail to:
Shawnigan Lake USA Fund
c/o Banner Bank
Ms. Jennifer Date
P.O. Box 2105
Bothell, WA 98041-2105

United Kingdom:
Payable to “Shawnigan Lake School Fund” and mail to:
Shawnigan Lake School Fund
C/O Charities Aid Foundation, Trust Department
Kings Hill, West Malling
Kent Me19 4ta
England
Credit Card

Gifts by credit card can be made on our website, or by calling our advancement office at 250-743-6235. Alternatively, donors can complete the giving form located in the Annual Fund Brochure and mail it to one of the addresses above.
Gifts-in-Kind, Gifts-of-Stock and Appreciated Securities

Gifts-in-Kind:
Special gifts-in-kind may be considered on an individual basis. The gift must provide value to one of the School’s programs. Tax receipts can currently only be provided for Canadian gifts. For gifts valued at more than $1,000, an independent third-party appraisal must be provided from a qualified professional.

For more information, please contact the Advancement Office at 250-743-6235.

Gifts of Stock and Appreciated Securities:
While cash donations receive a receipt for the full amount of the gift, securities offer an additional advantage in that donors receive both a receipt for the full current value of the appreciated securities, and an exemption from capital gains taxes on the amount of the appreciation. This can be a significant advantage over a direct donation of cash.

To make a gift of securities, please contact Greg Stevenson at 250-743-6487.
Matching Gifts

Many companies will match gifts made by an employee, employee spouse, retiree or director. Donors should check with their company's Human Resources department to see if the employer matches gifts, and obtain a matching gift form to mail in with their donation.
Legacy Gifts

Legacy giving to Shawnigan can be tailored to your own unique financial circumstances. Your advisor, lawyer or tax planner can help you find the way that works best for you and your family.

There are many ways to make a legacy gift.

Bequests:
Naming Shawnigan as a beneficiary of your Will can, when properly planned, reduce the rate at which your estate is taxed. You may make a charitable bequest of a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate or the remainder of your estate after planning to care for your family and friends.

Life Insurance:
A gift of life insurance is a simple and straight forward way to make a commitment now that allows for a significant gift in the future. You also receive a charitable tax receipt for the premium payments.

Charitable Gift Annuities:
Charitable gift annuities enable you to make an immediate gift to Shawnigan and receive guaranteed income for life.

Charitable Remainder Trusts and Gifts of Residual Interest:
You and other beneficiaries can receive income for life or for a set number of years. Donors will receive an immediate charitable income tax deduction, immediate income and relief from tax on capital gain. When the trust expires, the assets remaining in trust go to support the mission of Shawnigan Lake School.

Gifts of Shares:
If you own publicly traded securities (ie. stocks, bonds, mutual fund units or shares) that have appreciated in value, it may be advantageous to donate them directly to Shawnigan, rather than cashing them and making a donation. Why? If you donate the securities directly to Shawnigan, you don’t pay capital gains on the appreciated value of the shares, and you receive a charitable tax receipt for the value of the shares.

To find out more about making a Legacy Gift to Shawnigan, contact Hilary Abbott, Advancement Associate, 250-743-6236 or habbott@shawnigan.ca.

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Contact Us

Phone: 250-743-6235
Fax: 250-743-6234
Email: advancement@shawnigan.ca

Advancement office

List of 8 members.

Greg Stevenson

Executive Director Advancement & Community Engagement

250-743-6487

Bio
Greg was born in Sherbrooke, QC and attended Bishop’s College School, an independent school with similar roots as Shawnigan, and McGill University.

Where he completed his Bachelor of Commerce with distinction and competed as a championship Varsity rower before moving to Vancouver Island to train with the national rowing team. A two-time Olympian, Greg represented Canada at the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Games and subsequently worked in amateur sport fundraising as VP Corporate Development for Foundation 2000Plus. Concurrently volunteering in the public school system near Victoria, BC, Greg worked with his wife Corinna to develop sport and outdoor education programs with a focus on youth at risk. Together, they went on to establish the Outreach Adventure Society and CanAdventure Education Ltd, organizations that engaged hundreds of struggling youth in healthy outdoor pursuits, experiential education, and life choices while maintaining progress toward graduation. Through his work and Corinna's Métis heritage, Greg has become a passionate Indigenous ally, environmentalist, and advocate for cultural awareness, respect, and diversity.

In 2013, as their son Dakota reached high school age, the Stevensons returned to Bishop’s College School, where Greg took up the Director of Advancement role. Missing the beauty of their Vancouver Island home, however, they transferred to Shawnigan Lake School in 2017, where Greg now serves as Executive Director of Advancement & Community Engagement.

Greg is eager to connect those that are passionate about Shawnigan with the exciting plans in place for the School. A deep believer in the positive impact that philanthropy can have on future generations, he is eager to support the development of Shawnigan’s programs, scholarships and financial assistance, endowment, and beautiful campus through the support and contributions of so many in the School community.

Please reach out to Greg if you would like to learn more about Shawnigan’s ambitious plans, and how you can get involved: gstevenson@shawnigan.ca or 250-743-6487.
Hilary Abbott

Advancement Associate

250-743-6236

Bio
Hilary recently returned to the Advancement Office at Shawnigan after a 20-year hiatus. During those intervening years, Hilary, along with wife Patty, created a successful artisan cheese-making facility with two separate retail outlets in Cowichan Bay and Victoria. Now that he's back, Hilary is excited by the opportunity to grow the Legacy Gift program at Shawnigan. He looks forward to engaging those who will consider making a legacy gift that will enable future deserving students to attend Shawnigan, regardless of means.
Rhodri Samuel

Senior Master & Director of Alumni Relations

250-743-6229

Bio
Originally from a coal mining village in Wales, Rhodri completed his undergraduate degree at Cardiff University, Wales, and his post graduate teaching degree at Exeter University, England. He taught biology and chemistry in England and in Wales.

Rhod moved to Canada in 1984. His first eight years in Canada were at St Michael's University School, Victoria, where he was a housemaster and a science teacher. Rhod and his family came to Shawnigan in 1993 where he very happily ran Ripley's House for 17 years. During his tenure at Ripley's, he taught science and ran the rugby program. After house directing he moved into administration where he oversaw tone and discipline at the school. Rhod is now involved with the gap and intern program, Alumni Relations and Admissions. He is married to his childhood sweetheart Gaynor, who runs the Admissions team at the school. They have two sons, Dafydd (Ripley's '08) and Owain (Ripley's '09). In his spare time, Rhod enjoys hiking and pottering around the garden.
Sara Blair

Director of Stewardship & Community Partnerships

250-743-6206

Bio
Sara studied at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, one of Canada's leading art institutions and a community devoted to excellence, innovation and research. She worked in the design sector for over a decade leading projects on brand management, strategy and growth. Recently, she attended the Said Business School, at Oxford University, UK, an internationally-renowned institution and the oldest university in the English-speaking world, where she pursued Women’s Leadership Development. She currently works as the Director of Stewardship and Community Partnerships at Shawnigan Lake School, one of the foremost co-educational boarding schools in Canada, serving a critical role in three specialized capacities, including leading the School’s Community Outreach Program, stewarding and managing relationships with key donors and focusing on developing and growing the endowment through scholarship development and stewardship. Previously, Sara attended Brentwood College School, a co-educational university preparatory boarding school on Vancouver Island. Currently, she serves on a non-profit Board and sits on various advisory committees. Sara is a proud mother of two daughters and is an aspiring athlete, often found running or cycling while enjoying the beautiful nature on Vancouver Island, Canada.
Gemma Atkinson

Database Manager

250-743-0498

Bio
Born and raised in New Zealand, Gemma is a proud New Zealand Maori. She relocated to Shawnigan Lake with her wife Carly in 2016 to be a part of the first Female Hockey Team. Gemma and Carly are Assistant House Directors for Ripley's house. Gemma is also the SOGI regional lead, a member of Shawnigan's Be A Jedi committee and the preschool liaison. In her free time Gemma enjoys chasing her young sons, Charlie and Joshua, hiking, exploring BC and spending as much time as she can with her family and friends.
Harriet Klumper

Bio
Harriet Klumper (née Guard) grew up in Vancouver and attended Shawnigan from Grades 10 to 12, where she participated in basketball and musical; was Head of House, Prefect and Deputy Head of School; but above all loved spending time with the girls of Renfrew House. Upon graduating in 2009, Harriet attended Carleton University in Ottawa to earn her Bachelor of Humanities degree, and her passion for this program earned her a position working in undergraduate recruitment. After meeting her husband Kyle in Ontario, they relocated back to British Columbia in 2015. Knowing her strong connection to independent schools, and skills in recruitment from her time in university, she worked at both Crofton House and Collingwood Schools in admissions where she thrived connecting with others over a shared love of these institutions. Harriet also completed her Leadership in Enrollment Management Certificate through USC Rossier School of Education. When the opportunity arose to return to Shawnigan as Advancement Associate, Harriet was thrilled at the chance to give back to her school and connect with fellow alumni and supporters. Her family, including her twin boys Benjamin and Theodore, subsequently relocated to Cobble Hill to re-immerse themselves in the Shawnigan community. Harriet looks forward to reconnecting with fellow alumni and is always available for a chat about all things Shawnigan or otherwise!
Jeannie Brown

Administrative Assistant

250-743-6235

Bio
Jeannie was born and raised on Salt Spring Island and, after many years of city life, she and her family answered the call of the islands and returned to the region. During her career she has worked in administrative roles in many industries. Jeannie's post-secondary education is in human resources, intercultural studies and marketing. In her spare time she enjoys travelling with her family, puttering in her garden and reading.
Kevin Cooper

Director of Hockey; Head Hockey Coach Prep, External Relations Associate

250-743-6246