Creating Opportunity.
Transforming Lives.
Wake Forest’s greatest impact has always been found by honoring the promise of Pro Humanitate through the development of young minds with goals and aspirations that extend far beyond themselves. When we create life-changing opportunities at Wake Forest, we deliver the mission of Pro Humanitate to the world.
Giving Societies
Wake Forest Giving Societies offer our friends, alumni and parents a way to pledge their lasting commitment to supporting the school they love. Welcome to the place where the most loyal of Wake Foresters choose to hang their top hats.
Ways to Give
No matter the method you choose, or the size of your donation, each gift helps the University provide a world-class educational experience and wide range of opportunity for deserving students and faculty.
Wake Forest Fund
Not only does a gift to the Wake Forest Fund set in motion a chain of events that keeps the best and brightest on campus and increases the value of your degree, it’s also a direct investment in those with the potential to change our world for the better.
STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY
Empowering Pro Humanitate
The generous support of Wake Forest alumni, parents and friends is making it possible for students and faculty to explore ways to make the world a better place.
The Courage to Unbecome
JJ Martinez (MSM ’25) never imagined a place like Wake Forest was within reach. Growing up between two worlds—one of opportunity and one marked by hardship—JJ defied the odds and redefined what success looks like. Through courage, scholarship, and self-reflection, he’s not just becoming a business leader—he’s unbecoming the limiting narratives he once believed about himself. His story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we widen the lens of Pro Humanitate.
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When Words Matter
When WordsMatter By Rob Daniels Meredith Prince (’25) had given no thought to a Spanish equivalent of the…
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Reducing Harm
The call of Pro Humanitate – to be a catalyst for good in society – means being willing…
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Storage Scholars
On October 14, 2022, an estimated 3.4 million viewers tuned into ABC’s “Shark Tank,” to see what new…
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Bahamas Experience
Somewhere over a dockside dinner in the glow of a Bahamian sunset, it hit them: Maybe the best…
With Gratitude
Flow House Celebrates 25th Anniversary
In 2025, Wake Forest celebrates the 25th anniversary of Flow House, the study away home in Vienna, Austria. Vic and Roddy Flow were instrumental in launching this educational experience for Wake Forest. Take a look at a video that explains their impact.
Benefactor Brunch 2025
This spring, Wake Forest celebrated its scholarship donors and recipients at the Benefactor Brunch. Take a look at the photo gallery and the video of René Johnson (P ’26) sharing the story of the Rusty Johnson Endowment for Study Abroad Fund.
Because of the generosity of many donors, students are able to pursue their education and follow their passions at Wake Forest. Thank you to the donors who have made all of this possible.
Recent News
Wake Forest’s Educating Character Initiative to expand its nationwide network promoting character education with $30M in new funding
The Educating Character Initiative (ECI) will expand its support for character education at colleges and universities across the country with new funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Ken Kishida named inaugural Boswell Presidential Endowed Chair of Neuroscience and Society
Kishida’s new role will advance Wake Forest’s interdisciplinary initiative to connect brain science with pressing societal issues
WFU’s Educating Character Initiative $15.6M in new grants to 33 institutions
The 2025 Institutional Impact Grants will expand a growing movement to develop character across higher education.