SUPPORT THE CLAY CENTER
SUPPORT THE CLAY CENTER
Your gift has the power to inspire creativity, learning, and wonder for all West Virginians.
When you give to the Clay Center, you champion a cause that’s vital to West Virginia—STEAM education and the arts. Every gift, no matter the size, is powerful: Whether you give to the Annual Fund, become a Sponsor, attend an event, or anything in between, your gift has a meaningful and lasting impact.
Donate Online
Make a one-time or monthly donation through our secure online portal, processed via EFT.
Donate by Phone
Contact Amanda Pollard at 304-561-3566 or Kathy Bush at 304-561-3588.
Donate by Mail
Mail a check, made payable to the Clay Center, to One Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301.
More Ways to Give
Questions? Please contact:
Amanda Pollard, Development Manager
304-561-3566 | apollard@theclaycenter.org
Kathy Bush, The W. Marston & Katharine B. Becker VP of Development
304-561-3588 | kbush@theclaycenter.org
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Annual Fund gifts impact every aspect of life at the Clay Center and a donation of any amount is powerful! However, with a gift of $350 or more, you can enjoy great benefits while also providing crucial operational support.
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A tribute gift is a meaningful way to celebrate someone special or a special occasion, honor a person’s accomplishments, or memorialize a loved one while also furthering the Clay Center’s mission of inspiring learning, wonder and creativity.
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Giving a gift of publicly traded stock that has increased in value and that you have owned for more than one year may provide greater tax benefits than giving cash. Your broker can assist you in making a gift of stock via a direct transfer to the Clay Center.
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Generosity comes in many forms and it’s often the best way for you to support important causes that matter the most in your life. If you would like to extend your support of the Clay Center to make a lasting impact, there are several gift arrangements to choose from.
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A fundraising initiative is underway to increase the Center’s permanent endowment. These additional funds will be used to allow free access to the Center’s museum for school groups, provide free workshops and lectures to the community, and allow the Center to meet operational expenses.
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You can fundraise on Facebook for the Clay Center! Visit facebook.com/fund/claycenter to get started.
Give with Confidence
The Clay Center’s commitment to accountability and transparency has earned it a 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations, and 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.
“We are delighted to provide the Clay Center with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator. “The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that the Clay Center is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”
