Welcome from the Director of Development

Every gift to the WVU Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism is important. By building a strong network of alumni, friends and parents who are annual contributors, the School is able to provide scholarships, services, programs and enhanced facilities for our students. Collectively, hundreds of individual gifts allow the School of Journalism to carry on the tradition of excellence at West Virginia University.


What Are Our Priorities?

Scholarship donations are the School’s top priority. Private contributions for student academic support have helped ease the financial burden many students face. More students than ever are in need due to the economic climate. Your donation allows students to continue their education without financial burdens while in school.

Gifts for student enhancement provide financial assistance to students with internships in metropolitan areas where there is a higher cost of living. These donations also help students who are applying for study abroad programs. Such opportunities give our students the competitive edge they need in today’s industry.

Unrestricted gifts to the Dean’s Fund allows the Dean to provide support to students, faculty and staff for activities and initiatives that strengthen and enhance our mission. Gifts to this fund provide the Dean invaluable flexibility in directing funds immediately to where the need is greatest or when special opportunities arise.


Maximizing Your Gift

You or your spouse may work for a company that matches employees’ gifts to higher education. These programs are a great way to multiply your support by doubling, or in some cases tripling, employees’ gifts. Please contact your employer for details.


How to Give

We encourage you to make a contribution within the area you feel most passionate. If you have questions about the giving process, please contact us at any time.


Gifts by Cash/Check

Please make checks payable to:

WVU Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Luella Gunter
WVU P.I. Reed School of Journalism
Martin Hall
1511 University Avenue
PO Box 6010
Morgantown, WV 26506


Online Gifts

Gifts also may be made through our online giving form. We accept American Express, MasterCard, VISA, Discover and Diners Club International.


Tax-Deductible Gifts

Year-end gifts must have a USPS postmark of December 31 or earlier to receive 2011 tax credit. A USPS postmark of December 31 or earlier is valid regardless of when we receive the check. Online gifts must be processed by 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on December 31 to receive 2011 tax credit.

Your tax advisor is the best resource for addressing questions regarding the deductibility of your contribution.


Luella Gunter

Luella Gunter
Director of Development
Luella.Gunter@mail.wvu.edu
304.293.6775