Donor Recognition Program
At ÉTS, every philanthropic gesture helps advance engineering education, research and innovation.
Our recognition program expresses our deep gratitude to those who choose to invest in our community. It celebrates the commitment of donors and partners whose generosity makes transformative projects possible, supports the training of a highly skilled workforce and helps address the challenges of tomorrow.
Because every gift matters, we are proud to recognize those who, in their own way, help turn ideas into solutions.
The impact of your gift
Gifts to ÉTS:
support educational success, accessibility to studies and the awarding of scholarships;
enable the development of applied research projects and state-of-the-art infrastructure;
support innovation, industry collaboration and the societal impact of engineering.
Visionaries’ Circle
Visionaries’ Circle
Planned giving
The Visionaries’ Circle brings together individuals who have chosen a planned philanthropic commitment, notably through a bequest, a gift of life insurance or the creation of a personalized philanthropic fund. These contributions ensure the long-term sustainability of ÉTS’s mission and generate a lasting impact for future generations.
Forms of recognition:
- Personalized impact report
- Invitation to recognition events, according to the donor’s wishes
- Naming rights opportunities (depending on the gift amount)
- Opportunity to establish a student scholarship
Individual gifts
Individual gifts
Each year, ÉTS has the privilege of highlighting the generosity of its donors through its recognition program. This annual tribute reflects our gratitude to those whose commitment helps advance the institution’s mission. Based on the cumulative amount of their gifts during the year, donors are welcomed into one of three clubs, each offering distinct forms of recognition.
Distinction Club
Gift of $10,000 or more
The Distinction Club brings together donors whose commitment makes a transformative, long-term impact on ÉTS’s mission. Their support helps bring major initiatives to life, such as excellence scholarships, research projects, infrastructure and innovative programs.
By contributing at this level, members actively support the profile of ÉTS and help solidify a high-impact engineering ecosystem for society.
Forms of recognition:
- Mention in the annual report of the ÉTS Alumni Services and Philanthropy office
- Mention in the ImpactÉTS newsletter for donors
- Personalized thank-you email
- Invitation to the partners and student involvement celebration, an annual recognition event
- Mention on the digital donor wall (Pavilion A)
- Feature article on the ÉTS website news page
- Naming rights opportunities, depending on the nature of the gift
Leadership Club
Gift of $1,000 to $9,999
The Leadership Club brings together individuals who wish to play an active role in advancing key, transformative projects at ÉTS. Their commitment reflects a drive to go further and support an educational and research institution focused on innovation, collaboration and real-world impact.
Members of the Leadership Club help strengthen the bond between ÉTS and its community of dedicated donors.
Forms of recognition:
- Mention in the annual report of the ÉTS Alumni Services and Philanthropy office
- Subscription to the ImpactÉTS newsletter for donors
- Personalized thank-you email
- Invitation to the partners and student involvement celebration, an annual recognition event
Inspiration Club
Gift of $999 or less
The Inspiration Club brings together donors whose generosity makes a real difference in the lives of the student community. Whether their gift continues a long-standing tradition or marks a brand-new commitment, every gesture counts and helps support student success and engineering innovation.
Through their loyalty, members of the Inspiration Club are an integral part of a community that, together, shapes the future of engineering.
Forms of recognition:
- Receipt of the annual report of the ÉTS Alumni Services and Philanthropy office
- Subscription to the ImpactÉTS newsletter for donors
Corporate donations
Corporate donations
The ÉTS recognition program also highlights, on an annual basis, the commitment of companies supporting the institution’s mission. Based on the cumulative amount of their gifts during the year, partner companies are welcomed into one of two clubs, each offering distinct forms of recognition.
Heritage Club
Gift of $100,000 or more
The Heritage Club recognizes companies whose philanthropic commitment helps bring long-term transformation to ÉTS. These strategic partners play a key role in delivering major, long-term projects, supporting excellence, innovation and institutional prestige.
Forms of recognition:
- Mention in the annual report of the ÉTS Alumni Services and Philanthropy office
- Mention in the ImpactÉTS newsletter for donors
- Personalized thank-you email
- Invitation to the partners and student involvement celebration, an annual recognition event
- Mention on the digital donor wall (Pavilion A)
- Naming rights opportunities
- Opportunity to establish a student scholarship
Impact Club
Gift up to $99,999
The Impact Club brings together companies that wish to actively engage in the ÉTS ecosystem beyond financial support. Their commitment helps train a new generation of talent tailored to industry realities and accelerates innovation through concrete collaborations.
Forms of recognition:
- Mention in the annual report of the ÉTS Alumni Services and Philanthropy office
- Mention in the ImpactÉTS newsletter for donors
- Personalized thank-you email
- Invitation to the partners and student involvement celebration, an annual recognition event
- Mention on the digital donor wall (Pavilion A)
- Opportunity to establish a student scholarship
Together,
donors help train engineers capable of tackling tomorrow's biggest challenges.