Annual Giving

Annual Giving raises funds for academic excellence at Carolina and reaches out to alumni and friends, parents, students, and faculty and staff to encourage their lasting connection and involvement with campus. You may choose to designate your annual gift(s) to any of the more than 7,000 funds supporting students, faculty or research in any of the University’s schools, units or programs. Tens of thousands of donors contribute millions of dollars each year; their generosity touches virtually every area on campus. These gifts are essential for fulfilling our ambitious teaching, research and public service mission and help make Carolina one of the best public universities in the nation.

Department of Annual Giving Administers Carolina’s:

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Sonny Griffith seated at a table in a library in front of a laptop
Student Support

Following the Narrative

A Carolina Covenant Scholar pursues career-enhancing experiences through the Career Accelerator Program.

Ana Zurita Posas, Scott Hamilton, and Kevin Guskiewicz stand laughing at the Golden LEAF Luncheon
Student Support

Supporting North Carolina’s Rural Communities

Golden LEAF Scholarship increases opportunities for rural North Carolinians

Veteran Matthew Colon stands in a barn with a horse, facing the camera. An American flag is in the background.
Health

Helping Veterans Thrive

An empowering clinical outreach program at UNC-Chapel Hill offers veterans and first responders new hope through holistic health care.

Faculty Support

Early Career Excellence

UNC faculty honored with ​​2023 Cottrell Scholar Award

Bill Starling stands in front of the Kenan-Flagler Business School
Business

Honoring a Mentor

Bill Starling ‘75 honors his mentor and friend Cal Atwood

A male Blue Ridge two-lined salamander is held in the hand of a researcher
Environment

Seeking Salamanders

Carolina students discover their passion and aptitude for fieldwork