fundraising

Jan 18, 2022

NC State Fundraising Campaign Comes to an Extraordinary End

After five incredible years, NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign has come to a close. This historic fundraising effort saw 1,347 new scholarships endowed, 104 distinguished professorships created and more. All told, the university’s friends and alumni donated $2.1 billion toward its ongoing success. 

Oct 23, 2019

NC State Receives Funding to Expand Community College Collaboration

A new grant from the N.C. GlaxoSmithKline Foundation will support NC State's C3 program for community college transfers. 

Mar 28, 2019

State Loves #GivingPack

Thousands of NC State supporters roar into action, turning a Day of Giving into a howl of Wolfpack pride. 

Nov 2, 2018

Transformative Gift to NC State Names the Wilson College of Textiles

A $28 million gift from Fred Wilson and family names the College of Textiles. 

Sep 27, 2018

Shack-A-Thon Supports Habitat for Humanity

Students from more than 45 different organizations have constructed 19 shacks on the Brickyard. They’ll live in their creations around the clock this week, welcoming visitors — and donations to benefit Habitat for Humanity. 

Apr 6, 2017

Inaugural Run For Razan is Saturday

The inaugural Run for Razan, in memory of slain NC State student Razan Abu-Salha, will be held Saturday at 8 a.m., starting on Stafford Commons and winding through campus. Registration is free but donations to the Our Three Winners Foundation are encouraged. 

Nov 2, 2016

NC State Announces $1.6 Billion Capital Campaign

NC State kicks off the public phase of the $1.6 billion Think and Do the Extraordinary capital campaign, the university's most ambitious fund-raising effort to date. 

Dec 29, 2014

The Best of the Pack

At NC State, 2014 opened with a presidential visit and closed with record-high levels of research funding and donor support. Between those bookends lay a year of highlights: new public-private partnerships to tackle global challenges, problem-solving faculty research, athletic success at the conference and national levels, and more. 

Oct 14, 2014

Khayrallahs Give $8.1 Million for New Lebanese Diaspora Studies Center

An $8.1 million gift will fund a new center focusing on migrations, particularly the Lebanese diaspora. 

Jun 5, 2013

Donor Efforts a Howling Success

NC State's dramatic improvement in fundraising drew national attention last week. Find out what's driving the momentum to attract donor dollars. 

Jan 7, 2013

New Development Chief Named

A veteran fundraising executive has been named to lead the university's development efforts. 

Sep 18, 2012

‘Wolfpack Gives Back’ Under Way

NC State's annual charity fundraiser is back. Our 2012 State Employees Combined Campaign is geared up to increase participation to 40 percent and raise $600,000. Find out how to give online. 

Jul 19, 2012

Donor Giving Sets Record

Donors gave generously to NC State this year, helping the university celebrate its 125th birthday with a record-setting outpouring of support. 

Aug 4, 2010

Fundraising Trends Positive

While total gifts this fiscal year were down, gift revenue from January to July outpaced the same period last year. During those six months, NC State brought in $39.1 million, compared to $35.5 million in 2009—an encouraging sign in a tough economy. 

Jul 29, 2010

Changes to Support Fundraising

Two upcoming changes will support fundraising to build NC State’s endowment and align the university with practices across the country.