Types of Gifts

Gifts of all sizes are powerful investments in Western Carolina University’s mission. Your philanthropy creates opportunities, fosters growth and demonstrates your belief in the work we are doing here at WCU. Whether you're looking to give right now, set up a sustaining gift for yourself or your company, make an annual gift or designate your gift to a college or program, know that your support is moving the University forward.
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Estate Giving

Create a lasting impact at Western Carolina University by including WCU in your estate plans. Estate giving allows you to support future students, programs, and opportunities while also taking care of the people and causes most important to you.
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Corporate Giving

We work diligently to partner with businesses and industry across the western North Carolina Region while fostering and supporting the growth of our community. We work with industry organizations, private corporations and corporate foundations to align gifts to the WCU Foundation with their business goals and charitable missions. 
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Endowments

Endowments create financial stability, allowing WCU to be less dependent on unpredictable sources of revenue, such as state appropriations. Endowments allow for a rich variety of activities, including scholarships and fellowships for talented students; support for distinguished and dedicated faculty members, supporting research and more.

Give Today

It's not always the size of one individual gift but the impact our entire donor and alumni community working together to make a difference in the lives of our students. Making a gift of any size supports the future of our university and you have the ability to help shape it. 

Make your gift online  via your American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa – it's easy, secure and confidential.

Questions? Please email annualgiving@wcu.edu or call 828.227.7124.

Download our gift form to give by mail. Complete the form and mail with your check or credit card information to:

Western Carolina University
Advancement
One University Drive 
201 H.F. Robinson Administration Building
Cullowhee, NC 28723

Questions? Please email annualgiving@wcu.edu or call 828.227.7124.

We'd love to speak with you and help you make your gift today, call us toll-free at 800.492.8496 to make a gift with your American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa.

Questions? Please email annualgiving@wcu.edu or call 828.227.7124.

Faculty and staff may give using the Payroll Deduction Form to make a monthly contribution.
Questions? Please email annualgiving@wcu.edu or call 828.227.7124.

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Contact Us

Advancement
Western Carolina University
One University Drive
201 H.F. Robinson Administration Building
Cullowhee, NC 28723
828.227.7124
advancement@wcu.edu