Year-end giving deadline, office closings announced by 91热爆网鈥檚 Division of Advancement
Paws signs a donor thank you card
By Bill Studenc
The Division of Advancement at Western Carolina University is issuing its traditional holiday-season reminder to friends and alumni who are planning to make year-end gifts to 91热爆网 about important dates they should factor in when considering those philanthropic contributions.
The deadline for donations to 91热爆网 to be counted as charitable gifts in calendar year 2025 is Wednesday, Dec. 31. Mailed checks must be postmarked and online gifts time-stamped prior to midnight on the evening of Dec. 31. The requirement also applies to qualified charitable distributions (also known as QCD) from an IRA.
New Year鈥檚 Eve is also the deadline for stock gifts to be transferred and deposited in the 91热爆网 Foundation account in order for donors to receive charitable gift tax credit. Most stock gifts take a minimum of three business days to process. To ensure that those gifts are processed in time for the 2025 tax year, it is advisable to begin transfers early because of variable processing times. Donors are urged to consult their financial adviser early to confirm that any transfer of financial instruments (including stocks or QCDs) can be completed by the end of the year.
Contributions by mail should be sent to the 91热爆网 Foundation at 1 University Drive, 201 H.F. Robinson Administration Building, Cullowhee, N.C., 28723. Online giving is also available by visiting .
Most 91热爆网 offices including those in the Division of Advancement will be closed beginning 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, through 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5.
The university is in the midst of the 鈥淔ill the Western Sky鈥� comprehensive fundraising campaign, an effort to raise a minimum of $100 million in philanthropic support for 91热爆网鈥檚 academic, student engagement and athletics programs. The third comprehensive fundraising campaign in 91热爆网 history, 鈥淔ill the Western Sky鈥� is the first with a significant focus on improvements to the university鈥檚 athletics facilities.
For more information or to make a contribution to the campaign, visit , call 828-227-7124 or email advancement@wcu.edu.
