DEVELOPING CHAMPIONS
TODAY, TOMORROW, FOREVER
ANNUAL FUND As we continue striving to achieve our goal of raising $24 million for the Annual Fund during the final three years of the Wake Will Lead campaign, there is still work to be done to ensure we can continue investing in the areas that are critical to the growth of each of our student-athletes and programs. From academic support to strength & conditioning to leadership training, your support helps provide over 350 deserving Wake Forest student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed, both athletically and academically. To learn more about how you can positively affect the lives of our student-athletes, or to find out about becoming a volunteer through our Deacon Connectors program, please contact us at 336.758.5626 or DeacClub@wfu.edu.
THE IMPACT OF YOUR SUPPORT
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national championships in 2017-18
All-ACC Academic honorees in 2017-18
student-athletes received All-America honors in 2017-18*
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NCAA Graduation Success Rate in 2017
2018 ACC postgraduate scholarship recipients *As of May 2018
“As a member of the women’s golf team, I truly believe we have the best resources and equipment to help us succeed, both on the course and in the classroom. Your contributions make a huge difference and are greatly appreciated by all of us student-athletes. Thank you so much for all of your support!”
JENNIFER KUPCHO (’19) | 2018 NCAA WOMEN’S GOLF INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION
CAPITAL PROJECT PRIORITIES
$5.0MM
PRUITT FOOTBALL CENTER FUNDING NEEDED BY: FALL 2018
Coming off back-to-back seasons that culminated in bowl wins, it is clear that our investment in transformational facilities—including McCreary Field House and the Sutton Sports Performance Center—has already proven to be a game-changer. Whether it’s training our current student-athletes or recruiting the best prospects, these facilities help foster community among the team while providing the space for our players to grow and succeed athletically, academically and personally. Now, as we continue to move forward, we have the opportunity to impact the football program even further with a full renovation of Pruitt Football Center, which will be highlighted by the following: ▶ Expanded locker room with new graphics, lockers and finishes to provide more adequate space ▶ New players’ lounge including a nutrition area, movie theater, gaming area and relaxation zone ▶ Full renovation of the Bill Faircloth Foyer, including an expanded trophy and memorabilia area to properly showcase the history of Wake Forest football ▶ Upgraded and expanded football training room ▶ Expanded footprint of the football equipment room, increasing both storage and efficiency
$7.0MM
BASKETBALL CLUBHOUSES FUNDING NEEDED BY: WINTER 2018
In order to best equip our student-athletes for success, we must give them the tools, techniques and resources to achieve peak performance, and that includes facilities that provide the best environment for their athletic development. With the Shah Basketball Complex currently under construction and additional updates to the Coliseum further on the horizon, the on-campus clubhouses—featuring locker rooms and team lounges—are the next major priority for our basketball programs. Pending funding, the brand new clubhouses are slated to span over 12,000 square feet in total, which will encompass space in the Miller Center. By completing these renovations, we will not only inspire our current players to greatness, but attract the next generation of talent, all while creating a legacy for years to come. Features of the new clubhouses will include:
▶ Upgraded lockers, furniture and TVs ▶ Enhanced nutrition and treatment areas ▶ Team lounges and gaming spaces to provide space for team bonding, relaxation and studying ▶ Tiered theaters for viewing film and hosting team meetings ▶ Equipment rooms, including the creation of “swag walls,” which will display all current gear ▶ Outdoor living spaces
PERFORMANCE TEAM PRIORITIES Our primary focus is ensuring the well-being of all Wake Forest student-athletes and, in order to accomplish this, it is crucial that we support the initiatives of our Performance Team and continue to enhance our robust sports performance program. With the hiring of a full-time sports nutritionist in 2017, and the recent addition of a full-time sports psychologist who will start in the summer of 2018, our student-athletes will be well-equipped to perform their best. Although these positions have become a reality through the generosity of many donors, funds are still required to support and elevate their programming needs. As the entire Performance Team works to help our teams properly train, compete and recover, it’s critical that these individuals have the necessary equipment and technology to fulfill that mission.
NU T RI T ION P ROGR A MMING Full-time nutritionist | Counsel student-athletes on daily nutrition for performance & health | Develop & oversee training tables & fueling stations | Analysis of body composition & resting metabolic rate data
SP OR T S P S Y CHOL OG Y P ROGR A MMING Assist student-athletes in achieving their goals & enhancing performance | Address issues that may affect sports performance | Provide student-athletes with tools to help maximize their performance and overall well-being
MISC . P ERF ORM A NCE T E A M I T EMS AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill | Keiser strength training machines with air resistance technology | Sleep study equipment | GPS machines for sports performance tracking | Ultrasound & fluoroscopy equipment | DEXA scanner
ATHLETIC ENDOWMENT It is imperative that we continue to invest in ensuring a bright future for our athletic programs for many years to come. With a current athletic endowment of approximately $32 million, we have set a substantial goal of fully endowing Wake Forest Athletics by 2040, which will require a total investment of $640 million. Whether it’s supporting student-athlete scholarships, coaches’ positions or special programs, there are many ways to help support this cause and, in turn, provide relief to the Athletic Department’s operating budget. One way to make a major impact is through supporting a program endowment. In many cases, standard operating budgets don’t allow coaches to accomplish all that they would like to, as they carefully allocate and put every dollar to use. By making a gift to a program endowment, however, you are making it possible for Demon Deacon coaches to meet the individual and unique needs of their respective programs. This flexibility can enhance travel opportunities, expand recruiting efforts and contribute to cutting-edge technology upgrades. For more information about our current program endowments or to make a gift, contact Mike Piscetelli at 336.758.3647 or piscetmf@wfu.edu. In addition to program endowments, funding athletic scholarships remains a key component to realizing our vision of Developing Champions. The figures below show the current scholarship endowment for each Wake Forest athletic program.
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT UPDATE MEN’S GOLF
MEN’S BASKETBALL 36%
BASEBALL 27%
64%
Scholarships/Year: 4.5 Scholarship Costs/Year: $311,364 Current Endowment: $3,972,521 Cost to Fully Endow: $6,227,280
Scholarships/Year: 13 Scholarship Costs/Year: $918,060 Current Endowment: $6,567,398 Cost to Fully Endow: $18,361,200
WOMEN’S TENNIS
MEN’S TENNIS
14%
14%
Scholarships/Year: 8 Scholarship Costs/Year: $564,960 Current Endowment: $1,598,089 Cost to Fully Endow: $11,299,200 Current endowment
Scholarships/Year: 4.5 Scholarship Costs/Year: $311,364 Current Endowment: $846,683 Cost to Fully Endow: $6,227,280
Needed to fully endow
Scholarships/Year: 11.7 Scholarship Costs/Year: $809,546 Current Endowment: $4,421,899 Cost to Fully Endow: $16,190,928
WOMEN’S GOLF 13%
Scholarships/Year: 6 Scholarship Costs/Year: $415,152 Current Endowment: $1,056,658 Cost to Fully Endow: $8,303,040
Note: Assumes 4.5% endowment payout; all numbers as of May 2018
MEN’S TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY
FOOTBALL
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
8%
9%
6%
Scholarships/Year: 11.6 Scholarship Costs/Year: $871,819 Current Endowment: $1,609,862 Cost to Fully Endow: $17,436,384
Scholarships/Year: 85 Scholarship Costs/Year: $6,002,700 Current Endowment: $9,080,592 Cost to Fully Endow: $120,054,000
MEN’S SOCCER
FIELD HOCKEY
4%
2%
Scholarships/Year: 9.9 Scholarship Costs/Year: $685,001 Current Endowment: $502,551 Cost to Fully Endow: $13,700,016
Scholarships/Year: 12 Scholarship Costs/Year: $830,304 Current Endowment: $353,868 Cost to Fully Endow: $16,606,080
WOMEN’S SOCCER
WOMEN’S TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY
Scholarships/Year: 15 Scholarship Costs/Year: $1,059,300 Current Endowment: $1,201,877 Cost to Fully Endow: $21,186,000
VOLLEYBALL 1%
Scholarships/Year: 12 Scholarship Costs/Year: $847,440 Current Endowment: $149,959 Cost to Fully Endow: $16,948,800
OVERALL ATHLETIC PROGRAM 10%
1%
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Scholarships/Year: 18 Scholarship Costs/Year: $1,245,456 Current Endowment: $171,147 Cost to Fully Endow: $24,909,120
Scholarships/Year: 14 Scholarship Costs/Year: $968,688 Current Endowment: $96,100 Cost to Fully Endow: $19,373,760
Scholarships/Year: 226 Scholarship Costs/Year: $15,841,154 Current Endowment: $32,088,419* Cost to Fully Endow: $316,823,088 *Includes $3.5 million in undesignated endowment
Current endowment
Needed to fully endow
Note: Assumes 4.5% endowment payout; all numbers as of May 2018
ESTATE COMMITMENTS In addition to impacting Wake Forest Athletics by making gifts during your lifetime, you can leave a legacy for future generations through an estate gift. Depending on your chosen area of support, estate gifts can help fund scholarships for future student-athletes, increase recruiting and coaching budgets to attract and retain top talent, expand academic support, and provide resources to elevate training and sports medicine. Over the course of the past year, we have seen an increase in individuals wanting to learn more about planned giving. With that said, several Wake Forest Athletics Legacy Events have been held to provide more information on making an estate gift and the various ways individuals can invest in the future of our studentathletes and programs. If you would like to attend a future Legacy Event or simply learn more about planned giving, please contact Paul Kennedy at 336.758.3875 or kennedpj@wfu.edu.
ESTATE UPDATE
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in estate pledges in 2017-18
HOW TO LEAVE WAKE FOREST ATHLETICS IN YOUR ESTATE With just a few simple steps, there are many ways you can support Wake Forest Athletics in your estate plans, including an outright bequest or by transferring an IRA, life insurance policy, retirement plan or property.
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