Giving to Columbia Bible College

“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse…and try Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessings that there will not be room enough to receive it.”  Malachi 3:10

Thank you for partnering with Columbia to change lives!

Columbia depends largely on the gifts of its alumni, friends and founding churches to help provide the Biblical instruction and positive community experience that thousands of students over the decades have come here to find.

As a donor, your financial investment enables Columbia to keep tuition costs manageable which, in turn, affords more students the opportunity of a solid, Christ-centered education. Students contribute about 70% of what it costs to provide for their education. Another 10% is raised through Auxiliary Services (catering, hospitality, etc.) Columbia depends on the gifts of its alumni, friends and founding churches for the final 20%.

Make an Online Donation

Giving online with your Visa or Mastercard is easy.  Clicking on one of the buttons below will take you to our secure online giving site.

Columbia Fund:

The Columbia Fund represents the “life-blood” of day-to-day operations. Behind the scenes a receptionist answers the questions of a student; a counselor helps a student through a particularly hard time; facilities are kept clean and working condition. Gifts to the Columbia Fund (or Annual Fund) help make up the difference between what students pay in tuition and what it actually costs for students to attend Columbia.
Giving to a Project:

Gifts that are designated for a specific project and/or fund will be directed as per the donor’s request. However, if funding for a particular project is no longer required, gifts will be used where needed most. All cash gifts and eligible gifts-in-kind are tax-deductible and will be receipted accordingly. Here is a list of projects to which you can also donate online.
Types of Gifts:

Browse through these gift options to see if any of these may suit your giving preferences. Contact us if you need more information: Columbia Bible College Advancement; 604-853-3358 development@columbiabc.edu.

    Gifts-in-Kind
    Planned Giving
    Endowments
    Sponsorships
    Scholarships & Bursaries
    Recognition Programs
    Church Match

Student Testimony:  Stephen Balzer is just one of the many Columbia students whose life was dramatically changed because of the generosity of a donor.Read more ...
Methods of Giving:

The best gift is one that matches your charitable goals with your stewardship and financial goals. Please talk with the College staff and your financial advisers as you consider your best giving options. Here are some of the choices available to you.

• Online: Donate through our website.
• Phone: Donate over the telephone using your Visa™ or MasterCard™; call: 604-853-3358 or 1-800-283-0881.
• Mail: Mail in your cheque to Columbia Bible College
• In Person: See reception and submit in person your donation of cash, cheque, or credit card for immediate processing.
• Monthly or repeating credit card donation: Contact us directly for this excellent budgeting option
• Will & Estate Bequest: Design a bequest in which you designate a portion of your estate in your will.
• Marketable Securities: Gifts of marketable securities (investments, RRSP, etc.)  provide the donor with charitable income tax deductions for the full market value without capital gains taxes within certain limitations.
• Real Estate: Gifts of real estate include land, buildings or other real property.  A donor may make an outright gift, bypassing capital gains and estate taxes.  Or a donor may retain a life interest in the property and still obtain a charitable income tax deductions and estate tax savings.
• Life Insurance: A life insurance policy, no longer needed by the family or individual, can be given as an irrevocable gift.  Annual premiums can be treated as charitable contributions.
• Gift-in-Kind: Items of value needed at CBC.  Gifts of service are not receiptable.

Columbia Development staff is available to discuss with you the ways in which you might partner with the ongoing mission of Columbia Bible College.
Mail or hand-deliver your donation to:

Columbia Bible College
2940 Clearbrook Road
Abbotsford BC V2T 2Z8

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact:
Columbia Bible College Development Department
604-853-3358
development@columbiabc.edu

If you have made an error in your donation, or change your mind about contributing to Columbia Bible College, we will honor your request for a refund within 15 days of your donation. Monthly donors may cancel future donations by notifying us by email, telephone or regular mail. Please be aware that due to the nature of credit card billing cycles payments may be stopped only the month after notification is received.

To request a refund, contact development@columbiabc.edu. Refunds are returned using the original method of payment. For example, if you made your donation by credit card, your refund will be credited to that same credit card.