Ways to Give

There are many ways of giving to the NCSU Libraries. Each method can reflect a donor's particular interests and each has distinct tax advantages. A charitable gift may be outright (providing immediate support to the library), it may be deferred, or it may be a bequest.

• Direct Gift
  • Gifts of cash, check, or credit card have an immediate impact on the NCSU Libraries. Make your check payable to Friends of the Library. To make a gift, call the Friends of the Library at (919) 515-2841, or make your gift online.
• Gift of Material
  • The NCSU Libraries gratefully accepts donations of materials that support the academic teaching and research mission of the university. For more information contact the Friends of the Library at (919) 515-2841.
• Matching Gift
  • Many employers will match employees' gifts to the Libraries. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. The impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. For more information, please see NC State's matching gift page.
• Planned Giving
  • Planned giving enables you to give gifts of assets during your lifetime or through a will or testamentary instrument. In this way, your gift can be given now or later. Planned gifts provide enhanced tax benefits, and some return an income to the donor. For more information please see NC State's planned giving page.
• Securities
  • The full-market value of gifts of appreciated securities is tax deductible. In most cases, appreciation in the value of the security benefits the Libraries and is not taxable to the donor. For more information please see NC State's securities donation page.
• Real Estate
  • Real property, either in its entirety or in part, can be deeded to The NC State University Foundation to benefit the Libraries. It is possible to arrange a sizable tax deduction by deeding a home to the Libraries, while continuing to occupy the property for life. For more information please see NC State's real estate donation page .
• Tax Benefits for Charitable Gifts
  • Gifts to North Carolina State University or to one of the university-related foundations qualify for any applicable deductions on income, gift or estate tax returns. For more information please see NC State's tax benefits page.

The staff of the NCSU Libraries' Development office is always happy to talk with you regarding ways you can support the Libraries through any kind of contribution. Please contact us and we will be glad to talk with you about how you can help the NCSU Libraries continue on our path of achievement.