‘This gift will change lives’: Winston-Salem State gets largest gift ever: $30 million
University officials said the gift was the largest gift ever from one donor. Officials said the gift will be invested to meet the university’s highest priorities. Author: Terrence Jefferies (WFMY News 2) Published: 5:20 PM EST December 15, 2020 Updated: 5:20 PM EST December 15, 2020
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Winston-Salem State University got the largest gift ever in the university’s 128-year history Tuesday: $30 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
University officials said the gift was the largest gift from one donor. Officials said the gift will be invested to meet the university’s highest priorities.
Winston-Salem State University is excited to announce a transformative gift and the largest donation in the Universityâs 128-year history. The gift of $30 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is also the largest gift from a single donor. The gift will be strategically invested to meet the Universityâs highest priorities. Â
The University met several requirements outlined in Ms. Scottâs recent announcement of awards given nationally. The criteria focused on organizations with strong leadership teams and results with special attention to organizations engaging in communities facing food insecurity, racial inequity, high poverty rates, and low access to philanthropic capital. The award speaks directly to the Universityâs continued commitment to elevating underrepresented communities through efforts like the Center for the Study of Economic Mobility andÂ