QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REGARDING GIVING
Annual Fund                Reunion Fund                Endowment Fund

The WCAA has three different giving funds for which support is sought each year.
(click above to learn more about them)

What is a Gift to the Annual Fund?
The Annual Fund is the Association's yearly program that seeks gifts to support the annual mission of the Western College Alumnae Association: to preserve communication within the Western family and to support education and human values.  It includes support of the Bulletin, reunions, and annual scholarships.

Must I designate my Annual Fund gift?
 No. If you leave your gift unrestricted, it will be used for programs with the most need.

Can I designate my Annual Fund gift?
Yes. The program for which we are especially seeking support in 2008 is:
   Peabody Scholarships
 

What is a Class/Reunion Gift?
Formerly called a Class Gift, a Reunion Gift is separate from a gift the to Annual Fund.  It seeks support each year for the Reunion Project, a new project that can only be made possible by combining Reunion Gifts from ALL classes.  Examples of past Reunion Projects are The Phyllis Hoyt Peabody Scholarship, the Alumnae Hall Memorial and the Trustees Scholarship. To learn what the Reunion Project is for this year, go to the reunion page.

What is a Gift to an Endowment?
It, also, is separate from a gift to the Annual Fund and from a gift to the Class Gift/Reunion Project. It supports one of our endowment funds.     Endowments are set up to provide long-term support.  At the request of the WCAA Board of Trustees, your endowment funds are invested in the Miami University Foundation. 

To learn about how to make an endowment gift and/or create a named fund,
please contact Judy Waldron.  

What planned giving options are available?  
The WCAA is pleased to offer a wide variety of planned giving opportunities ... the same as those offered by Miami University.  For more information about providing a planned gift in support of the WCAA, please contact Judy Waldron.

Alumnae/i who include the WCAA in their deferred giving plans are eligible for membership in the Narka Nelson Circle.

How can I contribute?
You can contribute directly to the Association through Miami's secure web site.  Just click here, enter the required information, go down to the menu headed College or Area, select Western College Alumnae Association then enter your gift amount. Type any gift designation in the specific requests box.  Call the WCAA office at 513-529-4400 or contact Kaye Wolke for more information.

Will I receive recognition?
All contributors are listed in the Annual Report in the Spring edition of The Bulletin.  Annual leadership gifts are specially recognized through the following gift clubs:
Peabody Society
$1000 and above annually

McKee Circle
$500-$999 annually
Clawson Club
$250-$499 annually		 Century Club
$100-$249 annually

Can my gift to the WCAA be matched?
Yes. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs that can double or triple a contribution to the WCAA. Request a form from your personnel or public affairs office, and send it to us with your contribution. If you are unable to obtain a form from where you work or have questions, please contact Kaye Wolke, the WCAA Inc, 325 S. Patterson Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056, (513) 529-2630.

Does a match affect my giving club?
Yes. Your gift plus the amount of the match determines your giving club.