Every contribution makes a difference! There are many ways that you may make a difference, be it through Trusts, Endowment Funds or Bequests, through the Alumni Support Fund,
or a donation towards your School or to support Wits students. Everyone can give, no matter the size of your contribution; your support can change lives.
In addition to the benefit of making an impact on Wits and society through donations and sponsorships, donors and sponsors can benefit directly through their contributions.
Bona fide donations qualify for tax rebates in terms of Section 18A of the Income Tax Act as amended.
For external investors, sponsors, and donors. Significant University assets may be named for financial contributions, sponsorship, or other commercial transactions (Naming in Recognition), or to honour individuals or entities (Naming in Honour).
Contact us to discuss how substantial sponsorships of research conducted by Wits academics can attract access to intellectual property and/or the research output, subject to the terms of an agreement between Wits and the sponsor.
Contact us to find out how Corporate Sponsorships can enhance your company’s visibility to a target audience or provide marketing and contact opportunities with both academics and students.
Under the Revised B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, Skills Development spending now encompasses the education and training of both employees and non-employees (such as university students and staff).
The University also provides financial administration support by distributing funds received from the sponsor to students in accordance with the agreement between Wits and the sponsor.
Donors and sponsors receive regular reporting on the impact of their contributions.
Wits will focus on shaping society through exceptional graduates, world-class research, and leadership from the Global South. Key priorities include exploring human, animal and machine intelligence, pioneering health innovations, and tackling climate, energy and water challenges through independent, solutions-driven research.
Join us on this bold journey to imagine, innovate and impact the world. For good.
