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.
Constant & True
Membership in Constant & True requires a consecutive giving streak of greater than two years or a recurring credit card gift to any corner of Wake Forest University.
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.
Five Generations Strong:
The Story of JM Stowers
JM Stowers (’27) arrived at Wake Forest carrying a family legacy and a passion for the arts. With the support of generous donors, he has taken that legacy further than ever, from the Tedford Stage to London and beyond. Read how scholarship giving is shaping the next chapter of a true Deacon family story.
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Our Greatest Tradition: The bonds between faculty and students
Our Greatest Tradition: The bonds between facultyand students By Rob Daniels Millie, the wonderfully playful 9-month-old Goldendoodle, jumps…
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Bonding Around Beakers
Bonding AroundBeakers By Michael Terry (’06) Christa Colyer loved being a student. “Mrs. Knight, my high school chemistry…
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The Courage to Unbecome
JJ Martinez (MSM ’25) never imagined himself at Wake Forest. So, when he received the Wells Fargo Inclusive…
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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…
With Gratitude
In April, Wake Forest hosted the 2026 Benefactor Dinner honoring the commitment of alumni, families, and friends who create scholarship opportunities for students. We are incredibly thankful for all of the individuals who passionately support access to education for current and future Wake Forest students.
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 offer more nationwide character education grants with $44M in new funding
Wake Forest University’s Educating Character Initiative (ECI) will extend its impact on character education across the country by offering a new round of grants in 2027 for U.S higher education institutions with support from a nearly $44 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Here’s the truth. Honesty is getting harder.
In a world where deep fakes, misinformation and AI-driven cheating are commonplace, it is getting harder to be honest. Christian B. Miller, A.C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University, explains why honesty is losing ground and why it matters. Read more about his work supported by the John Templeton Foundation.
A day in the life of Chase Clark (’26)
After graduation, Chase Clark will move to New York City to work at Tiffany & Co. as a summer intern. After that, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Black Studies. Chase is a Byrum Scholar and recipient of the Zachary T. Smith Leadership Scholarship. She was the 2025 Homecoming Queen, 2026 Senior Oration winner, and the 2026 Outstanding Student Leader of the Year winner. Follow this African American studies and communication major through a day in her life in the photo story below.