Unrestricted gifts by check or through online giving are common ways that donors choose to support Wakefield. Checks should be made payable to “Wakefield School” and mailed to Wakefield School, Attn: Development Office, P.O. Box 107, The Plains, VA 20198.

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Many donors are able to give more by incorporating a gift into their monthly budget. You can determine the total amount you would like to contribute and spread it out evenly through the end of the fiscal year, or you may simply choose an amount to give each month. Wakefield offers donors the option to make a recurring gift through our secure online giving form. For more information, please contact Wakefield Development Office, at [email protected] or 540-253-7530.

Gifts of securities can provide you with significant tax savings. When you give appreciated securities, your capital gains are not taxed; if you have held the stock for more than a year, you may also qualify for a charitable income tax deduction equal to the securities’ full fair-market value. To make a gift of appreciated securities, please contact Wakefield Development Office, at [email protected] or 540-253-7530.

Small businesses and major corporations alike play a vital role in sustaining Wakefield School. We are eager to explore opportunities to partner, from our Annual Corporate Sponsorship program to Annual Auction Sponsorship to more targeted sponsorship opportunities. To learn more about ways we can partner, please contact Karissa Epley, Director of Development, at [email protected] or 540-253-7502.

Several corporations offer opportunities for their employees to maximize their social impact. Through payroll deductions, matching gifts, and more, you can give a gift to Wakefield School that is just as meaningful as any gift to our Annual Fund. Please check with your company to see what types of social impact opportunities they offer and contact the Wakefield Development Office ([email protected] or 540-253-7530) to inform us of your workplace giving program.

There are several ways to make a planned gift, all of which give you, the donor, the satisfaction of knowing you are invested in the future of Wakefield School. To learn more about planned giving opportunities, including bequests, charitable trusts, life insurance, and QCDs, please contact Karissa Epley, Director of Development, at [email protected] or 540-253-7502.

At Wakefield, we understand that you may have a specific passion or area of interest that you connect with at the school and wish to support with a restricted gift. From financial aid to classroom supplies, to larger capital gifts, there are other ways you can make an impact. To learn more about restricted gifts, please contact Wakefield Development Office, at [email protected] or 540-253-7530.

Now more than ever, planning for long-term sustainability is essential to the success of Wakefield School and continuing our legacy of excellence in education. As we celebrate 50 years of existence, we look forward to building upon our existing endowment. Whether you are interested in general endowment support or ensuring the perpetuity of a specific program, position, or facility, we welcome the chance to collaborate with you. Please contact Wakefield Development Office, at [email protected] or 540-253-7530. to learn more about Wakefield’s endowment.

Whether in the classroom or at events and student activities, volunteering pays dividends for each of us as we get the job done while developing new and lasting friendships.

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