Donor Appreciation
Your appreciation matters
Many student awards are created by generous alumni and friends who give annually, make legacy gifts, or establish funds in honour or memory of others. Your thank-you message helps donors see the difference their support makes and encourages them to keep helping more ULethbridge students.
How to say thank you
Digital Card
You can complete your thank you message by filling out the form linked below.
Handwritten Card
Write a heartfelt thank you card or letter and drop it off at the President's Office (Room A762, University Hall, 7th floor) or mail it to:
ATTN: Philanthropy Department
Office of External Relations – A735
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive W
Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4
Video Message
Record a 30–60 second “thank you” video.
Look at the camera, speak clearly, and record in a quiet space.
Mention your name, program, award name, how it helped, and your goals.
Upload to our platform linked below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, send a brief update each year; donors love to hear about your progress.
Yes, please submit a separate message for each award so we can route it correctly.
Yes. If you’d rather not include your name, simply sign with a brief description such as “First-year Biology student” or “Grateful scholarship recipient”.
External Relations reviews your message for clarity and appropriateness, then forwards it to the donor.
- About you: program and year, background/hometown, interests or activities.
- Why you chose the University of Lethbridge.
- Impact of this award: financial relief, recognition, ability to focus on studies, etc.
- Your future goals: academic plans and career aspirations.
- Use the donor’s name if provided, there’s a person on the other side. If you’d like to learn more about a specific donor, you can search for your award here (note: we don’t have information for every donor yet but we're working on it).
- Keep a respectful tone, but let your personality shine.
- Close by saying thank you again.
- Proofread for spelling and grammar before submitting.
For sure, you can follow this simple template:
Greeting:
Dear Ms./Mr./Mx. [Last Name] (or Dear [Donor Organization])
Paragraph 1:
Introduce yourself (name, program, year) and name your award. Express your sincere thanks.
Paragraph 2:
Share how the award is helping you (financial relief, time to focus, recognition, etc.) and one or two examples (coursework, research, community involvement).
Paragraph 3:
Mention your goals and how this support brings you closer to them.
Closing:
Thank the donor again.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Due to confidentiality reasons, we do not disclose donor or student contact information.