College and Unit Challenge Matches
On NC State Day of Giving, you can amplify your gift in multiple ways, thanks to generous challenge matches offered by our alumni, friends and board members.
Caldwell Fellows
Caldwell Fellows Young Alumni Gifts Challenge - $5,000
When the Caldwell Fellows receive 100 gifts from alumni from the classes of 2004-2024, Shreye Saxena ’15 will contribute $5,000 to the program.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
JC Raulston Arboretum 287 Gifts Challenge - $24,000
When the JC Raulston Arboretum (JCRA) General Fund receives 287 gifts, the JCRA Board of Advisors will award $24,000 in bonus funds to the JCRA General Fund.
Extension Master Gardener Program Fund Challenge - $10,000
When the Extension Master Gardener Program Fund reaches $5,000 in gifts, an anonymous donor will generously donate an additional $10,000 to the Extension Master Gardener Endowment. Your contribution helps unlock this incredible gift — double your impact by giving today!
College of Engineering
ECE 100 Gifts Challenge - $11,750
When the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering receives 100 gifts to the ECE Enhancement Fund, the ECE Strategic Advisory Board will give an additional $11,750.
CCEE 200 Gifts Challenge - $12,250
When the Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Enhancement Fund receives 200 gifts, the CCEE Advisory Board will contribute an additional $12,250.
Dean's Match - $10,000
The first 100 alumni first-time donors will each unlock a $100 bonus to the first College of Engineering area they give to, from Dean Pfaendtner's $10,000 fund. Gifts to department funds, WMEP, The Engineering Place or BTEC all qualify.
College of Natural Resources
Brian Cardini Memorial Scholarship Endowment Challenge - $2,500
Zach Myers will provide $2,500 when the fund receives $2,500 in gifts. Established in memory of Brian Cardini, this fund provides merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students in the Sustainable Materials and Technology Program. Your support helps students access state-of-the-art equipment, collaborate with faculty and achieve their educational goals while honoring Brian’s legacy.
CNR Enhancement Fund 150 Gifts Challenge - $2,500
Lynn Davidson ’79 will give $2,500 to the Natural Resources Enhancement Fund when it reaches 150 gifts. This fund supports top priorities, providing scholarships, technology, research, travel, professional development and more to meet emerging needs.
CNR Graduate Student Support 50 Donors Challenge - $12,000
Members of the NC State Natural Resource Foundation have pledged $12,000, to be unlocked when the Graduate Student Support Fund receives gifts from 50 donors! This new fund helps cover tuition, research, conferences and travel, ensuring NC State attracts top graduate students. Financial support is critical, with graduate students facing a $5,000-$10,000 funding gap. Your gift helps close that gap and keeps us competitive.
College of Sciences
College of Sciences Excellence Fund 100 Gifts by 3 p.m. Challenge - $5,000
Dean and Gail Bunce are longtime supporters who are challenging our College of Sciences community to give 100 gifts to the College of Sciences Excellence Fund by 3 p.m. Your support will help us unlock $5,000! The College of Sciences Excellence Fund allows the dean and departmental leadership to provide resources for emergent needs.
College of Sciences 50 Gifts from Faculty and Staff Challenge - $5,000
If the College of Sciences receives 50 gifts from current and retired faculty and staff from 2 to 3 p.m., Dean Emeritus Dan Solomon will give $5,000.
Division of Academic and Student Affairs
Pack Essentials 350 Gifts Challenge - $75,000
This is the moment to make a difference for the Pack! When the Pack Essentials Fund receives 350 gifts, it will unlock a $50,000 challenge gift from Brad and Ginny Remmey and a $25,000 challenge gift from Steve and Gladys Deaton to support students facing food, housing and financial insecurity. Your gift today will directly help ensure every Pack member has the essentials to succeed. Let’s rise to the challenge and make an impact!
Music Enhancement Fund 200 Gifts Challenge - $100,000
Celebrate 100 years of music with us! When the Music Enhancement Fund reaches 200 gifts, it will unlock a generous $100,000 challenge gift for the marching band, ensuring the next century of music is as vibrant as the last. Every gift counts — help us make history today!
Park Scholarships
Park Scholarships 300 Gifts Challenge - $5,000
When alumni make 300 gifts to Park Scholarships, Remy Roque ’06 will donate an extra $5,000.
Park Scholarships 350 Donors Challenge - $9,500
When 350 donors contribute to Park Scholarships, the Regional Selection Committee Leaders will give an additional $9,500.
Wilson College of Textiles
Textiles and Apparel, Technology and Management 25 Gifts Challenge - $50,000
When the Wilson College of Textiles receives 25 gifts to the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (TATM) Enhancement Fund, we’ll unlock a generous gift of $50,000 to the Fashion Lab from passionate 1984 alumna (and Textiles parent) Hope Bober-Corrigan!
When the NCTF Centennial Scholarship Endowment receives $40,000 in gifts, Nancy Webster ’75 will give $40,000 to support the Centennial Scholarship Program in the Wilson College of Textiles.
Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy
WWIP Impact Fund $50,000 Challenge - $10,000
When Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy (WWIP) raises $50,000 in support of the WWIP Impact Fund, it will unlock a $10,000 challenge gift from Paige and Scott Harris.
All times listed are Eastern time. Only gifts made via the dayofgiving.ncsu.edu website are eligible for challenges.