Why Give?
Because our history is yours. For more than sixty years, the Wake Forest Birthplace Society has preserved and shared the unique history, traditions, and culture of Wake Forest University—located for its first 122 years in the Town of Wake Forest, NC. The nonprofit Society owns and operates the Wake Forest Historical Museum, where the Wake Forest story is interpreted through an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents. The Society is affiliated with, but not officially part of, the University, and its professional staff are University employees. New and exciting research into our early days, as one of the first institutions of higher learning in North Carolina, is underway.
Why Now?
Deacs Day of Giving is the quintessential moment to show your Pro Humanitate spirit. On September 12th, you can make the most of your gift and show off your Deacon Pride during our annual 24-hour fundraising event in support of all things Wake Forest. This year, if we meet our goal of 3,500 donors on Deacs Day of Giving, the University will receive an additional $1,000,000 gift from an anonymous donor for Wake Foresters being All In!
SUPPORT THE WAKE FOREST BIRTHPLACE SOCIETY!
By telling the story of Wake Forest College from its founding in 1834 through its move to Winston-Salem in 1956, we gain the ability to know our past and look toward our future. Make your gift now to help preserve the history of Wake Forest!
Other Ways to Give:
For questions about making a contribution through your Donor Advised Fund, making a Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD) from your retirement account, or any other gift form not shown here, please contact Gayle Parker on our gift administration team. Gayle may be reached at | parkerdg@wfu.edu | 336.758.6086