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WAYS TO GIVE
- SUPPORT YOUR DUT COMMUNITY TODAY
ALL DONATIONS
Gifts and grants are tax deductible in
South Africa, UK, the US
and Canada.
Giving to DUT is an excellent way to invest in the social engagement of DUT.
ONLINE GIVING
Make a gift now by using our secure and safe online payment form
DUT will mail you a South African Revenue Services (SARS)
Section 18A TAX DEDUCTION CERTIFICATE
while you receive BBBEE Scorecard Points for your contribution.
PLEDGE FORM
Fill in the online form
and select if you are a staff or alumnus / friend of DUT – the link is:
dutalumni.com/ https://www. dutalumni.com/ways-to-give
IN-KIND DONATION
Donations in-kind include new equipment, assets such as property or vehicles, shares in a listed company, stock from your own business.
Products you trade or manufacture also qualify for a SARS tax deduction for the value of donations in kind,
for example donations of sports equipment, energy management/ reduction equipment/installations, computers, iPads, computer servers, computer software, printers, printing solutions, teaching software, training equipment (health, emergency rescue, arts, design, engineering, science, IT, sport, etc.), lab equipment, scientific instruments, packaged food, paper, etc.
Did you
know?
Bequests &Estate plan gifts
A bequest is a gift from your estate,
a transfer of cash, securities, or other property made through your estate plans.You can make
a bequest to Durban University of Technology
by including language in your will or living trust leaving a portion of your estate to the university, or by designating Durban University of Technology as a beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance policy.
Remembering Durban University of
Technology with a bequest from your estate will help sustain and strengthen the university in years to come.
To assist you in preparing your bequest,
we will provide you with sample bequest language.
BEQUESTS TO DUT
?
You can also claim a tax deduction for the value of donations in kind you make to Durban University of Technology as DUT is a
Section 18A approved organisation.
Contact the Advancement and Alumni Relations office for more information: 41 /43 ML Sultan Road, Durban 4001 | alumni@dut.ac.za | +27 (31) 373 2479