What is WCU's Day of Giving?
WCU Day of Giving is our 24-hour fundraising initiative that brings alumni, faculty, staff, students, families and friends together in support of student success across campus at WCU. You can give to the area of campus that means the most to you. From investing in our students, to technological advancements and creating opportunity.
When is WCU Day of Giving 2024?
Our fourth annual WCU Day of Giving will be on March 1st, 2024. But all gifts made before March 1st will count towards our Day of Giving totals!
How can I spread the word about WCU Day of Giving?
There are so many ways to get involved and spread the word about WCU Day of Giving. Share your Ram Pride with your social networks, become a WCU Day of Giving Advocate, challenge your peers to make a gift, and share the link with your friends via email or text. Click the buttons above to share easily to your preferred social network, grab the link and share via email or text. To learn more on how to become an advocate – visit https://www.givecampus.com/sch...
What is a match or challenge?
Leverage your gift and encourage others to give via a match or challenge. Offering a Match means that you’ll give a number of dollars for every dollar or donor that the campaign receives up to your specified maximum gift amount. Offering a Challenge means that you’ll give a gift if the campaign receives a certain number of donors or dollars.
Consider raising the stakes by creating a match or challenge by your class year, gifts to a specific area or to a list of your friends (by email address). To create your match or challenge select ‘Offer a Match’ or ‘Offer a Challenge’ button at the top of the page.
Is there a minimum donation amount?
There is no minimum donation amount, your gift no matter the size makes a huge impact on our current Golden Rams!
What area do I give to?
Give to where you love! There are many areas across campus that you can give to. When thinking about the area to give to think about what areas mean the most to you!
Love all of WCU and can’t decide? Consider making your gift to the Purple and Gold Fund. The Purple & Gold fund is a fund that raises unrestricted dollars for campus. Choosing the Purple & Gold Fund provides resources to meet areas of greatest need and emerging opportunities that support WCU's strategic initiatives - it's a gift that contributes to lasting change at WCU.
Can I send my gift via mail or over the phone?
Absolutely! To make your gift via mail, please send checks made out to WCU Foundation 202 Carter Dr, West Chester, PA, 19382. In the memo note, please put 'WCU Day of Giving'.
Call 610-436-2868 to make your gift over the phone - and make sure to let us know your gift is for WCU Day of Giving!
Will my contributions be tax deductible?
Yes, your gift to WCU Day of Giving is tax deductible. If you give online you will receive an email confirmation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. If you give through the mail or over the phone, look for our gift receipt in the mail. If you do not receive your confirmation please reach out to info@wcufoundation.org
I have a question that wasn't covered here - how do I get in touch?
We are happy to help with any questions! Reach out to us at info@wcufoundation.org.