Give to Carey

The Carey Day of Giving is an annual 24-hour giving day which happens every first Thursday in May. Donors have the opportunity to join forces in this tradition of generosity. Individuals are invited to create matching challenges for their friends and designate their gift toward their preferred program, departments, or scholarship.

Single gifts are the most common way by which donors contribute to the university. They are the lifeblood of the university. Single gifts may go to any need at the university at any level. Whether a donor wishes to contribute $5 or $50,000, a single gift from a student, alumnus, or friend will make a tremendous impact in the lives of our students and the sustainability of the university. Single and recurring gifts may be given online anytime or via U.S. Mail.

Gifts may go to a specific scholarship fund, a building project, a Legacy of Learning/Leadership fund, or as an unrestricted gift to an academic unit or to be used university-wide.

For more information on single or recurring gifts to William Carey University, contact the Office for Advancement at (601) 318‑6192 or give@wmcarey.edu.

Restricted scholarship funds require no minimum investment and are awarded directly to deserving students based on donor-advised criteria. These scholarships provide support to students in the exact amount donated in a given year and are not perpetual in nature. Donors to restricted scholarships must contribute each year in order to maintain a fund.

Endowed scholarship funds require a minimum corpus of $10,000 for establishment using two basic selection criteria OR $15,000 for more specific selection criteria. The corpus of each scholarship is invested with the Mississippi Baptist Foundation and awarded at an estimated 4.5% rate of return from the investment. For example, on average a corpus of $10,000 will produce a $450 scholarship each year. The benefit of endowed scholarships is that they are perpetual in nature and will deliver scholarships to student indefinitely.

For more information on scholarships at William Carey University, contact the Office for Advancement at (601) 318‑6192 or give@wmcarey.edu.

Planned gifts make the most significant impact of any gift at William Carey University. As most donors carry their largest assets in the form of investments, life insurance, or their estate itself, any donor that wishes to dedicate a portion of these assets to the university will make a tremendous impact. These donations may be in the form of stock, bonds, real estate, retirement assets, life insurance, or other funds through a bequest or trust.

For additional assistance, contact the Office for Advancement at (601) 318‑6192 or give@wmcarey.edu.

Leaving a memorial for a loved one, friend, colleague or professor is a great way to give back to William Carey University. This may be accomplished in a variety of ways. Memorials may be made with unrestricted gifts, but are often associated with a specific scholarship or a naming opportunity for a building campaign.

When you leave a memorial, you will receive credit for the donation for tax purposes, but the gift will be left in the name of the individual requested along with any naming recognition associated with the gift.

For more information on memorial gifts to William Carey University, contact the Office for Advancement at (601) 318‑6192 or give@wmcarey.edu.

Parents and family members of current Carey students are encouraged to give and become a member of CareyTogether. Through your generosity, you help enhance student life, expand scholarships, and invest in the Carey experience. Members stay connected through campus updates, events, and special opportunities to engage. Together, we make a lasting impact on the lives of Carey students!

More information about parent and family engagement.

University employees are invited to support William Carey though payroll deduction. Just set up a one-time payroll deduction and your gift will automatically fund scholarships, programs, or a fund of your choice. (fully tax-deductible).

Click here to give through payroll deduction.

A unique but special way that alumni can contribute to William Carey University is by donating a gift in-kind. These gifts may widely vary depending on the circumstance, but have historically ranged anywhere from construction-related items for new buildings to paintings and furnishings for offices. Significant memorabilia and other Carey spirit items would also be included as an in-kind gift.

On select occasions, in-kind gifts will be appraised for tangible value and tax-deductible purposes. Most often, though, these gifts are not assigned a value. If this is the case, the item may still be considered for tax deductible purposes, but we advise that any donor consult with their accountant on this matter as several factors play a part in the value that may be assessed for non-appraised items.

For more information on donating a gift in-kind to William Carey University, contact the Office for Advancement at (601) 318‑6192 or give@wmcarey.edu.

Select companies may have a matching gift program in place as part of their incentive for individuals to give to non-profit organizations like William Carey University.

Matching gift programs may contribute anywhere from 50% to 300% of your gift to Carey, thereby significantly increasing the power of your gift.

If you believe that your company has a matching gift program in place or if you have questions about matching gifts, contact the Office for Advancement at (601) 318‑6192 or give@wmcarey.edu.