How are gifts credited December 31 and June 30?

Gifts credited for the tax year (December 31st) and the fiscal/fundraising year (June 30th) include:

• On-line gifts must be made prior to midnight CDT December 31st (for tax year) or June 30th (for fiscal year).
• Credit card gifts taken over the phone made prior to 5pm CDT on December 31st (for tax year) or June 30th (for fiscal year).
• Credit card gifts mailed in and received prior to December 31st (for tax year) or June 30th (for fiscal year) for office processing.
• Checks mailed in must be postmarked on or before December 31st (for tax year) or June 30th (for fiscal year).