WIN Deacon Club Methods of Support Direct Contribution Direct contributions are the most common method of giving. These gifts are made in the form of cash or by checks made payable to the Deacon Club of Wake Forest University. Members may elect to make their contributions annually or periodically throughout the year. The Deacon Club can receive contributions by drafting a bank account.
Many companies have a matching gift program for contributions of employees.
The Deacon Club qualifies for most of these programs, and the member receives full credit for the total gift. To find out if your company participates in this type of program, see your company's benefits administrator. It is to the donor's advantage to give low-cost securities that have appreciated in value since their purchase. In most cases, neither the donor nor Wake Forest must pay tax on the capital gain realized. Gifts of Real Estate Real estate, in the form of land, buildings, and residences, can be given to the Deacon Club.