Since 1950, the Deacon Club has served as the bedrock of support for student-athletes, and in recent years its impact has reached unprecedented levels. The launch and rapid growth of the International Leadership Circle, a $100 million commitment to women’s athletics through the In Her Wake initiative, and the fully donor-funded completion of the Chris Paul Family and Dr. Caryl Guth Basketball Clubhouses and the McCreary Football Complex illustrate the unmatched loyalty and ambition of Deacon Nation. Even in the face of a global pandemic, Deacon Club members set a cash giving record of $37.5 million in FY21 and followed with record participation from over 5,300 donors in FY22—proof that Wake Forest’s intimate scale continues to deliver outsized impact as the Demon Deacons are the fastest growing brand in the Power 4 with over 2.7 million fans.
Throughout the 2025–26 academic year, Wake Forest will commemorate this occasion with a yearlong series of recognitions, events, and initiatives celebrating the impact of philanthropic support, while introducing new opportunities to invest in Wake Forest’s future. These efforts align with Wake Forest University’s efforts to be a Catalyst for Good, while ensuring that athletics priorities remain central within its Strategic Framework.
Among the focal points of the Deacon Club’s 75th Anniversary Campaign:
- Celebrating 75 Years of Impact – Honoring the loyalty of Deacon Club members, spotlighting trailblazing donors, and sharing stories of student-athletes whose lives have been shaped by generosity.
- A Vision for the Future – Raising support for current-use and endowed scholarships, Excellence Funds, and named coaching/directorship positions in the new era of college athletics.
- Strategic Donor Engagement – Recognizing philanthropy at key events such as the annual Scholarship Brunch, International Leadership Circle Weekend, and in-game recognitions at Allegacy Stadium, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum and other venues for…
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