The Annual Fund is the yearly fundraising drive of the Deacon Club. Funds generated by the Annual Fund go towards the scholarship costs for our student-athletes. For the 2009-2010 Annual Fund, $6,451,989 was raised covering 71% of the athletic scholarship costs.
A donor who has made a donation for the current or previous pledge year and whose account is in good standing is considered an active donor. Active donors who have made a donation of $125 or more by the June 30th deadline will receive benefits for the next pledge year. Member benefits depend on donor’s giving level. Click here to learn more about membership levels and benefits.
The Deacon Club pledge year is July 1 through June 30. Deacon Club members must make a pledge before the pledge deadline of March 15. Donations to all outstanding annual balances (Deacon Club, Premium Seating, Capital Pledges, etc.) are due by the June 30 deadline.
Points are assigned based on the following:
The Deacon Club utilizes a combination of the priority point system and Annual Fund giving level in an effort to fairly allocate seats and other benefits to members. The system is designed to acknowledge both consistent annual giving and current giving. The following provides how different benefits are allocated:
Please note that the number of seats or parking passes a membership can order on priority is based upon the giving level.
Priority points may not be transferred from one person to another (except a spouse as defined by applicable state law) or from one account to another. Upon the death of the donor, points will be transferred to the spouse (if applicable or desired).
New joint accounts are not permitted by the Deacon Club. Some members previously established joint accounts when permissible by the Deacon Club. While these joint accounts are grandfathered, the Deacon Club will not allow members to set up a new joint account.
Students can join the Deacon Club and receive general level memberships for $25 per year. The Deacon Club cannot issue charitable receipts because the membership benefit value is greater than the donation.
Young Alumni can join at the general level for $50. This discounted membership cost is only available the first year after graduation. A special two-year membership is currently being offered for $100. This is a limited time offer. Please contact the Deacon Club at (336) 758-5626 to sign up for this offer.
A portion of your Deacon Club membership fee is tax deductible. Capital gifts are typically 100% tax deductible. Each year that you donate, you will receive a tax benefits chart to help you determine the deductibility of your contributions. However, we urge you to consult your tax advisor.
Join the Deacon Club! All levels of Deacon Club membership are granted access for the member and their immediate family. Simply show your Deacon Club membership card for admittance.
Parking in the Gold, Red, Blue, Orange, and WF Baseball Park lots are reserved for Deacon Club members. Parking passes are assigned based on Deacon Club rank within giving level. For estimated giving level per lot please click here.
Deacon Tower seating is currently sold-out. To be placed on a waiting list please click here or call Nicole Miller at 336-758-5851.
No, anyone can eat at Deacon Tower Grille. The restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11am to 2pm. Dinner hours are Wednesday through Friday 5:30 to 9pm. For more information or to make reservations, please call (336) 896-8624 or visit www.deacontowergrille.com.
Yes! Deacon Club members can earn priority points for referrals. The referral must be documented in writing. The referring member earns priority points for any new or increased giving to the Annual Fund during that fiscal year. The referral points do not count towards membership level.
If the donor moves to a section with a higher seat right price or to a better seat within the same section as defined by the Deacon Club, the FSRP holder will pay the difference between the original cost of the seat rights and the new seat rights price; this amount will be spread over the remaining payments due, and the holder will retain the original term duration.
Due to new IRS regulations, many companies that previously matched Deacon Club donations no longer match athletics. The donor must consult the benefits office at his/her place of employment to see about matching gift eligibility. If eligible, the donor must fill out a matching gift form from his/her employer and submit it with the donation. The donor is responsible for ensuring that all matching gift funds arrive in a timely manner. Any matching gifts received from corporations that do not match athletics will be applied to Wake Forest University’s general fund. The Deacon Club will notify donors regarding the status of their corporate matches.
In most cases, you must be a Deacon Club member to purchase lower level basketball season tickets. Season tickets are assigned based on Deacon Club rank within giving level. To see estimated seating locations based upon giving level please click here.
All Deacon Club members will automatically receive each issue of the Gold Rush. Non-members who wish to subscribe to Gold Rush should send a check or money order in the amount of $29.95 to:
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Dept. 905ISP
PO Box 667715
Charlotte, NC 28266
Yes! You can find us on Facebook by clicking here. You can keep up with us on Twitter by following @WFUDeaconClub and @DeacOnTheRun.
Your Deacon Club membership card shows your donor number, which is helpful to know when making Deacon Club transactions. Also, your Deacon Club membership card grants you access to the LJVM Hoops Room during Wake Forest basketball games. If you are at the Golden C level or higher, you may also show your membership card for free admission to Olympic sports including soccer, volleyball, and women's basketball.
Deacon Club membership cards are mailed in the fall to all active members. New members will receive their membership cards approximately one month after joining.
The Deacon Club membership year runs from July 1st through June 30th. Donations made during the current membership year effect the benefits the donors receive during the following membership year. For example, if someone makes a donation of $320 during the 2011-12 membership year, they would receive Golden C level benefits during the 2012-13 membership year. In order to remain active the following year, donations must be made by June 30th.
