Invest in Our Community's Future

Your gift to William Peace University helps make education accessible and affordable. Support Peace scholarships, academic programs, athletics, and more. Help students overcome financial barriers to reach their full potential.

How You Transform Student Lives

You can give to Peace’s greatest needs through the Annual Fund, or direct your donation to a specific campus need that is meaningful to you.

How to Give

You can set up cash or sustaining gifts through our gift form. For all other gifts, contact advancement@peace.edu.

  • Cash
  • Sustaining (Recurring) Gift
  • Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
  • Stock
  • Gift-in-Kind
  • Endowments
  • Estate or Planned Gift

Why I Give to Peace

Lifetime Giving Societies

Peace is proud to recognize individuals, foundations, and corporations who support Peace throughout their lifetime.

The William Peace Society

The society recognizes the tremendous generosity of those who have contributed $100,000 or more to William Peace University over their lifetimes.

The Heritage Society

Alumni and friends who have made planned gifts or provisions in their estate plans that have or will benefit Peace receive membership in The Heritage Society. The society was established to recognize those who have made the ultimate expression of their faith in Peace.

Peace Traditions Society

Peace is honored to recognize the support and generosity of alumni, friends, faculty, and staff. The Peace Traditions Society recognizes all donors, regardless of contribution amount, based on consecutive giving. Membership begins at three consecutive years of support.

1857 Student Giving Society

Honoring Peace's founding year, the 1857 Student Giving Society invites students to give back at an accessible level with an $18.57 annual gift.

Brick Campaign Benefit: Students who have participated in the 1857 Student Giving Society throughout their time at Peace are qualified to contribute $25 and receive a brick. Bricks are traditionally $100 for students.

Corporate Partnerships

Become a Peace Corporate Partner and connect with our students and alumni while gaining premier recognition and visibility in the Raleigh community.

    President’s Impact Report

    See how Peace is evolving to meet the needs of today’s students.

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      Meet the Advancement Team

      Penny Devins, Director of Advancement Services at Peace
      Director, Advancement Services
      919-508-2583
      Kemet Gatchell
      Director of Alumni Relations
      919-508-2063
      Paul Scherschel, vice president of Advancement, stands on Main Lawn at William Peace University.
      Vice President for Advancement
      919-508-2584
      John Strickroot
      Director of Development for Major Gifts and Partnerships
      919-508-2361
      Beth White
      Data Coordinator
      919-508-2585