Have you ever thought about how you can help Wingate University in a way that’s meaningful and effective? There are so many ways you can give back, regardless of your location or your income.

The Office of Alumni Development assembled this list of ways you can help to provide options and suggestions for alumni, parents and friends. Using your time, experience and resources, you can help advance the mission of Wingate University.

Many of these suggestions require very little time or effort but may bring about tremendous benefit to students. You can make a difference right now!


1. Make your annual gift to Wingate University by clicking here. Every gift, regardless of the amount, helps Wingate students.
2. Hire Wingate students and graduates in your organization.
3. Help recruit future Bulldogs, encourage prospective students to visit campus or bring them yourself!
4. Keep updated about what’s going on at WU by reading your e-news, Wingate Today magazine, checking out our website: www.wingate.edu and sharing it with others.
5. Support Bulldog athletics! Attend games and cheer loudly. Join the Bulldog Club and enjoy the membership benefits or make a gift to our Athletic Foundation and support scholarships for student-athletes.
6. Mentor or provide internship and networking opportunities for current students by becoming involved with the Office of Career Services and Internships.
7. Update your address information, email address, occupational information or personal news through Class Notes by visiting the alumni website or calling (704) 233-8120.
8. Always tell others of your memories and love for Wingate.
9. Visit campus – there is always some type of special event going on.
10. Display your WU paraphernalia and wear Bulldog attire! If you need some, visit our bookstore.
11. Check out our wonderful performing arts series and cultural events at the George A. Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center.
12. Become a leader or help identify future leaders for our Alumni Board, Fine Arts Board, Athletic Foundation and other volunteer councils/organizations.
13. Remember Wingate in your will and estate plans.
14. Contact a former professor and say thanks for their teaching and influence on your life.
15. Encourage friends and classmates to attend Homecoming and class reunion events. Assist with the planning of your class reunion.
16. Attend or host an alumni event or gathering in your area, and encourage others to come.
17. Be sure to register with the Online Alumni Community to receive your permanent email forwarding address, access the alumni directory, post or read Class Notes, and update any of your personal information.
18. Identify potential university donors for scholarships, athletic gifts, endowments, and naming opportunities.
19. Help the Alumni Office to locate “lost” alums and encourage your classmates to keep their records up to date.
20. Be sure your local high school and its counselors are well informed about Wingate University. Contact our Admissions Office if you need information packets for prospective students or general information.

 

CONTACT:
Heather Horne
Director of Alumni Development
(704) 233-8120
hhorne@wingate.edu