Ways to give
Become Part of the Davis & Elkins Story.
There are as many ways to give to Davis & Elkins College as there are reasons to give. Our Institutional Advancement staff is available to answer your questions and help you make the choice that’s most convenient and best fits your financial circumstances and philanthropic goals.
Gifts of Cash
There are several options for cash gifts, choose from one of the following:
Online Using a Credit Card
Online Using a Credit Card
A credit card can be used to make a one-time gift online or to give on a recurring monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis.
A credit card can be used to make a one-time gift online or to give on a recurring monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis.
By Phone
By Phone
(304) 637-1280
Contact an Institutional Advancement staff member for assistance.
(304) 637-1280
Contact an Institutional Advancement staff member for assistance.
Electronic Funds Transfer
Electronic Funds Transfer
(304) 637-1280
To transfer cash gifts electronically, please contact an Institutional Advancement Staff member for assistance.
(304) 637-1280
To transfer cash gifts electronically, please contact an Institutional Advancement Staff member for assistance.
By Mail
By Mail
Office of Institutional Advancement
Davis & Elkins College
100 Campus Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
Checks payable to Davis & Elkins College
Office of Institutional Advancement
Davis & Elkins College
100 Campus Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
Checks payable to Davis & Elkins College
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
If you have marketable securities, such as stocks or bonds, that have grown substantially in value, the tax laws allow you to make an important gift at remarkably low after-tax cost. It’s easy to make a gift of securities, whether the securities are held in a brokerage account or are in your possession.
Simply contact Institutional Advancement for instructions and for the information you’ll need to provide to your broker to complete the transaction.
Gifts with the Help of Your Employer
Many employers offer matching gift programs that increase the impact of their employees’ gifts. If you or your spouse is employed by a company that has a matching gift program, your gift to the college may be doubled or even tripled.
Gifts that Honor Others
To honor a friend, family member, or favorite professor, or to honor the memory of one who has passed away, you may designate your contribution as a memorial gift. Simply provide information about the person you are honoring when you make your gift, and let us know whom we should notify. Contact an Institutional Advancement staff member if you are interested in creating a permanent tribute or memorial.
Estate & Planned Giving
You can make a planned gift simply by listing Davis & Elkins College in your will or designating the college as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or life insurance policy. Should you wish to maximize your income after retirement, you might consider a charitable gift annuity or trust.
To learn more or for questions about our estate and planned giving options, please contact a member of the Institutional Advancement staff.
Bequest
Bequest
To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.
If you have already included a gift to the college in your will or trust, please complete this form to let us know. We would love to thank you for your generosity.
To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.
If you have already included a gift to the college in your will or trust, please complete this form to let us know. We would love to thank you for your generosity.
Naming Davis & Elkins College as a Primary Beneficiary
Naming Davis & Elkins College as a Primary Beneficiary
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will?
If so, these are called non-probate assets, and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. You can use this online tool to make your plans and designate D&E as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.We recommend using to designate Davis & Elkins College as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will?
If so, these are called non-probate assets, and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. You can use this online tool to make your plans and designate D&E as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.We recommend using to designate Davis & Elkins College as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.
Gifts of Personal Property
Donations of artwork, books, equipment, collections, antiques, and other personal property are sometimes appropriate gifts to Davis & Elkins College. Before making a gift of tangible personal property, please consult with the Institutional Advancement staff to confirm that your gift can be used according to your wishes while also supporting the college’s mission.
Payroll Deduction
For D&E Employees
If you’re a D&E employee, payroll deduction is a quick and easy way to make a gift to the college. Please connect with Amelia Rossi, Director of Advancement Operations, for a Payroll Deduction form.
