Invest in the World Affairs Council of Charlotte


It is without a doubt that WACC programming offers much-needed context so that our community has a better understanding of issues such as intricacies of foreign policy, global security, population and demographic changes, economic and trade agreements, governance and conflict and how they influence our lives.  We are grateful for your ongoing support that allows us to continue to engage and provide you with in-depth analysis of global issues that affect our city, region and the world.

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your tax-deductible gift is vital to our mission to help you and our neighbors connect the big dots in what is becoming a very small world.

Donate (Individual Giving)

The world we live in is in rapid transformation. Events from around the globe affect us in ways that are difficult to predict as we become increasingly interdependent on each other.

As we continue promoting the importance of international education and a broader understanding of world affairs, your tax-deductible donation is vital to our mission to help you and your neighbors connect the big dots in what is becoming a very small world. Click here to make an online donation to our various programs and international education initiatives.

Sending a check? 

Make your check payable to “World Affairs Council of Charlotte”

Mailing Adress:
World Affairs Council of Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd.
CHHS 227
Charlotte, NC 28223

Gift Membership

Purchase a gift membership for a family member, friend, or colleague. Gift memberships are perfect for any celebration be it college graduation, birthdays, promotion at a new job or end-of-the-year-holiday-giving. You will be giving the recipient the gift of international education and engaged citizenry in addition to financially supporting the Council’s mission. Click here to complete the WACC membership form and select the “Gift Membership” option.

Amazon Smile

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AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the World Affairs Council of Charlotte every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, selections and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the  purchase price to the WACC.

Workplace Giving or Employee Matching Program

Your contributions can have twice the impact on Council funding if you participate in your company’s employee matching program. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees.

Contact your human resources office to learn if your employer offers a gift-matching program to employees. If they do, please complete the necessary forms and forward the required documentation to our office for final processing. We’ll take care of the rest.

For more information, please contact info@worldaffairscharlotte.org or call 704-687-7762.

Transfer Stock or Bonds

You may also choose to contribute appreciated stock to the Council.  It is a straightforward process that entails a transfer of stock from your portfolio to our brokerage account. Click here for additional details on the process.