Frequently Asked Questions
WSSU Spring Day of Giving is a special time when alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends come together to support the programs, scholarships, and opportunities that matter most to them. During this 24-hour celebration of Ram pride, challenges and matching gifts help maximize the impact of contributions. Your gift, combined with the collective support of the Ram community can unlock additional funding for the area you care about most or be matched dollar-for-dollar through a special challenge. When Rams come together, the impact is powerful. Support the causes closest to your heart and see what the Ram Family can accomplish in just 24 hours from noon to noon, April 7-8.
No! Giving Tuesday is a global giving campaign that occurs the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year. Many organizations and charities around the world participate as a way to celebrate generosity. WSSU participates in this initiative giving alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends an opportunity to take part in a global movement on Giving Tuesday (as its referred) and our own unique 24-hour campaign (Spring Day of Giving).
Winston-Salem State University has always been defined by its people. Their resilience, determination, and commitment to service are what make this university truly special. From preparing the next generation of leaders to advancing innovation and opportunity, Rams everywhere are united by a shared spirit of excellence and purpose. When you give on Day of Giving, you help open doors for students, expand opportunities, and strengthen the future of our university. Your gift goes directly to the area of campus that matters most to you, providing critical support for talented Rams and the life-changing programs that help them succeed, both on campus and far beyond Winston-Salem.
Gifts of $1 or more can be made through our online platform for Day of Giving. You’re also welcome to give multiple times and support more than one area across Winston-Salem State University. Each gift counts individually toward that area’s totals and helps boost its standing on the Day of Giving leaderboards.
Yes! The power of Day of Giving is the collective impact the Ram community makes in 24 hours. When Rams come together, every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Your $5 gift, combined with others, can help support student opportunities across Winston-Salem State University. For example, a group of gifts could help send a student to a professional conference, provide supplies for academic and creative programs, or help offset the cost of a study abroad trip. With dozens of areas across campus to support during Day of Giving, the impact of collective giving is limitless. No matter the size, your gift helps move WSSU forward. Even better, your contribution may also help unlock challenge and matching funds, multiplying the impact of your generosity and strengthening the programs and opportunities that make WSSU special.
Yes! 100% of your gift will go directly to the area you designate.
Between 12pm on April 7 and 12pm on April 8, 2026, visit wssu.edu/donate, click the Day of Giving icon and explore the Areas to Support across campus. Simply click the “Make a Donation” button and choose to make either a one-time gift or a recurring monthly gift to support the programs, scholarships, or initiatives that matter most to you. Every gift helps move WSSU forward and strengthens opportunities for our students and Ram community.
Monthly gifts are a simple and powerful way to create lasting impact for the causes you care about most. Similar to a Netflix subscription, by setting up a recurring gift to WSSU, you provide consistent support that helps our students succeed, strengthens academic and co-curricular programs, and equips faculty and staff with the resources needed to prepare the next generation of leaders. Your ongoing support helps ensure that the life-changing opportunities WSSU provides continue to grow and thrive.
These dollars are made possible through the generosity of alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of WSSU.
Yes! For Day of Giving, there are several ways you can support WSSU beyond making a traditional online gift. You can donate appreciated stocks or securities, give through a donor-advised fund, make a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, or arrange a planned gift as part of your long-term philanthropic goals.
Learn more at wssulegacy.org
If you have questions about these or other ways to give, please contact the Chere Flowers, Sr. Director of Development at flowerscr@wssu.edu.
Gifts to Winston-Salem State University are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors will receive an official receipt for their contribution, which can be used for tax purposes.
Yes. The information collected during Day of Giving is used solely by Winston-Salem State University. Your information will not be sold or shared with any third-party organizations. Our giving platform uses secure encryption to protect all private data and ensures that your personal information remains as safe and secure as possible.
While we encourage giving online for Day of Giving, you can call the Office of Annual Giving at 336-750-3496 to make your gift over the phone. Gifts made through mail can be sent to the following address (please note that you would like your gift to count for Day of Giving):
Winston-Salem State University
601 S MLK Jr Drive
311 Blair Hall
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Make checks payable to "WSSU Foundation, Inc”
To determine if your employer will match your gift to WSSU, please use our matching gifts search tool or contact your HR department.
Please email any additional questions to dayofgiving@wssu.edu.
