How to give

We welcome your support. You can make a tax-deductible gift online or by sending a check to:

Investigative Reporting Workshop
American University School of Communication
4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-8017
Attention: Pamela Roberts

IRW may accept corporate matching gifts, gifts of stock, real estate and other non-cash contributions on a case-by-case basis. Stocks will be sold immediately upon transfer. Bequests and other planned gifts such as IRA charitable rollover gifts and beneficiary designations from life insurance and other vehicles are also welcome. Endowment donations are managed by American University’s Development Office in accordance with university policies.

For inquiries, contact Pamela Roberts at pamelar@american.edu.

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