The Institutional Advancement department plays a crucial role in optimising third-stream income generation for the Central University of Technology. We work to enhance the university’s visibility and appeal, forging strategic partnerships that directly support our academic mission, student success, and infrastructural growth.
Our Focus Areas
Fundraising
Driving targeted campaigns to secure financial support for bursaries, research, and campus development.
Development
Building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with donors, corporate partners, and the broader community.
Alumni Relations
Fostering a lifelong connection with our graduates, celebrating their achievements, and engaging them in the university's ongoing journey.
Stewardship
Ensuring transparent, ethical, and impactful management of all donated funds, with regular reporting to our valued partners.
Why Give to CUT
Giving to CUT is a powerful way to invest in the university’s social commitment. Gifts like yours sustain our institution and bolster the value of a CUT degree. They are direct investments in the future of the students and staff who will shape the future of South Africa.
Philanthropy fuels our progress. Your gift, whatever its size, makes a tangible difference in assuring the CUT experience remains accessible and transformative for new generations of students.
Tax Benefits and Recognition
- CUT is a registered public benefit organisation. All bona fide donations and grants are tax-deductible.
- We issue a Section 18A Tax concession certificate upon confirmation of your donation (or a consolidated certificate at year-end for recurring donors).
- Corporate donors receive valuable B-BBEE Scorecard Points for their contributions.
- Gifts and grants are tax-deductible in South Africa, the UK, the US, and Canada.
The Transformative Power of Partnership
Our latest publication highlights the transformative power of strategic partnerships and collective fundraising at CUT throughout 2025. It stands as a testament to how donor support, bursaries, and targeted development initiatives create tangible, lasting change for our academic community.
Read the PublicationWays to Give
Choose a specific cause that aligns with your passion. You can donate securely online or via direct bank transfer.
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Before you give, discover the vibrant community, visionary leadership, and groundbreaking research that make CUT a leader in higher education.
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