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, parents and board members.Caldwell Fellows
Caldwell First-Time Donors Challenge — Supported by Anonymous
In honor of the Caldwell Fellows 55th anniversary, when 55 first-time donors give to the Caldwell Fellows Fund, an anonymous donor from the class of 1974 will make a generous gift of $10,000 to the fund.
Caldwell Parents Challenge — Supported by Anonymous
When 40 parents of current or previous Caldwell Fellows make gifts to the Caldwell Fellows Fund, a Caldwell Fellows alum and parent will give $7,500 to support the program.
Caldwell 50 Donors Challenge — Supported by Anonymous When 50 donors contribute to the Caldwell Fellows Fund on Day of Giving, that will unlock a generous gift of $5,000 from a Caldwell Fellows alum to support the program.
Caldwell 100 Donors Challenge — Supported by Tim Holbrook
Can we double it? When 100 donors contribute to the Caldwell Fellows Fund on Day of Giving, that will unlock a generous gift of $5,000 from Caldwell Fellows alum Tim Holbrook to support the program.
Caldwell 150 Donors Challenge — Supported by Bill and Melinda Nussey
Let’s keep going! When 150 donors contribute to the Caldwell Fellows Fund on Day of Giving, that will unlock a generous gift of $5,000 from Bill and Melinda Nussey to support the program.
Caldwell 200 Donors Challenge — Supported by Tony Caravano
Keep climbing! When 200 donors contribute to the Caldwell Fellows Fund on Day of Giving, that will unlock a generous gift of $5,000 from Tony Caravano to support the program.
Caldwell 250 Donors Challenge — Supported by Anonymous
When 250 donors have contributed to the Caldwell Fellows Fund on Day of Giving, an anonymous couple will make a gift of $5,000 to support the program.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
JC Raulston Arboretum Challenge — Supported by the JCRA Board of Advisors
When the JC Raulston Arboretum receives 210 gifts on Day of Giving, members of the JCRA Board of Advisors will donate $25,000 to the JCRA General Fund.
Office of Student Mentoring Fund Challenge — Supported by the Agribusiness Management Office of Student Mentoring Advisory Board
When the Robert Robbie Fulford ABM Office of Student Mentoring Fund raises $50,000 on Day of Giving, the Agribusiness Management Office of Student Mentoring Advisory Board will give an additional $50,000 to support the fund.
Department of Plant and Microbial Biology Challenge — Supported by H. Wilson Cunningham
When the H. Wilson Cunningham Student Laboratory Enrichment Endowment raises $10,000 on Day of Giving, H. Wilson Cunningham will donate an additional $10,000 to the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology enhancement fund.
Division of Academic and Student Affairs
Department of Performing Arts and Technology Challenge — Supported by Anonymous
An anonymous donor couple will give $25,000 to their existing scholarship endowment when the music and dance enhancement funds of the Department of Performing Arts and Technology receive 250 gifts combined.
Feed the Pack Food Pantry Challenge — Supported by Steve ’79 and Gladys Deaton
When the Feed the Pack Food Pantry Fund receives 250 gifts, Steve ’79 and Gladys Deaton will give $25,000 to support the Pack Essentials program.
College of Design
College of Design 75th Anniversary Challenge — Supported by Tim Allen
In honor of the College of Design’s 75th anniversary, when the College of Design Diversity Initiative Fund receives 75 gifts, alumnus Tim Allen will donate an additional $5,000 to the fund.
College of Education
College of Education 500 Gifts Challenge — Supported by Anonymous
When the College of Education reaches 500 gifts, a Raleigh couple will donate $75,000 to be used for scholarships targeted toward educational equity.
College of Education $150,000 Challenge — Supported by the W. Trent Ragland Foundation
When the College of Education reaches $150,000 in gifts, the W. Trent Ragland Foundation will donate $75,000 for scholarships targeted toward literacy.
College of Engineering
CCEE Challenge — Supported by the CCEE Advisory Board
When the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering reaches 100 gifts, the CCEE Advisory Board will make a generous gift of $19,950 to support the department.
CSC Challenge — Supported by David Whitley
When the Department of Computer Science reaches 50 gifts, alumnus David Whitley will make a generous gift of $10,000 to support CSC.
ISE Challenge — Supported by the ISE Advisory Board
When the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering reaches 100 gifts, the ISE Advisory Board will make a generous gift of $17,100 to support the department.
MSE John Palmour Challenge — Supported by Calvin Carter and John Edmond
When the Department of Materials Science and Engineering reaches 50 gifts, alumni and friends Calvin Carter and John Edmond will make a generous gift of $10,000 to support MSE, in memory of alum John Palmour.
Graduate School
Graduate School 60 Donor Challenge — Supported by Peter Harries When 60 donors give to the Graduate School, Dean Peter Harries will make a generous gift of $3,000 to support graduate students across NC State.
College of Natural Resources
CNR Enhancement Fund 200 Gifts Challenge — Supported by Lynn Davidson When the CNR Enhancement Fund receives 200 gifts, alumnus Lynn Davidson will generously donate an additional $2,500 to the fund.
Medwick Byrd Family Endowment Challenge — Supported by Anonymous
When the Medwick Byrd Family Endowment receives 50 donors, a class of ’84 alum will generously donate $5,000 to the fund.
Slocum Camp 150 Gifts Challenge — Supported by K.O. Summerville
When the Slocum Camp at Hill Forest receives 150 gifts, alumnus K.O. Summerville will generously donate an additional $3,000 to support the camp.
Park Scholarships
Park Class Challenge — Supported by Wade Colburn ’14
When five scholars from every Park Scholarships class make a gift, Wade Colburn ’14 will donate $5,000 to the Park Scholarships Sustaining Endowment.
Park Scholarships 650 Gifts Challenge — Supported by the Park Scholarships Regional Selection Committee
When the Park Scholarships program receives 650 gifts, members of the Park Scholarships Regional Selection Committee will donate $11,000 to support the Park Scholarships Sustaining Endowment.
College of Sciences
Sciences Excellence and Diversity 6 p.m. Gifts Sprint Challenge — Supported by Dean ’86 and Gail Bunce
Dean ’86 and Gail Bunce will generously donate $15,000 to the College of Sciences if the College of Sciences Excellence Fund and the College of Sciences Diversity Program Endowment receive at least 100 gifts combined during the 6-7 p.m. challenge for most gifts.
Solomon Challenge — Supported by Dan Solomon
Dan Solomon will generously donate $2,500 if the College of Sciences Diversity Program Endowment receives 50 gifts by 3 p.m. As the former dean of our college, he hopes his challenge inspires faculty and staff to participate.
Wilson College of Textiles
Centennial Scholarship Challenge — Supported by Nancy Webster '75
When the NCTF Centennial Scholarship Endowment receives 100 gifts, alumna Nancy Webster '75 will donate $40,000 to support the Centennial Scholarship Program.
College of Veterinary Medicine
VetMed $5,000 Match Challenge — Supported by Anonymous
Anonymous donors will match every gift to the VetMed Companion Pet Assistance Fund, up to $5,000.
Update: Your generosity has helped meet our original match and inspire another! All gifts to the VetMed Companion Pet Assistance Fund will be matched up to $10,000.
Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy
Women’s History Month Challenge — Sponsored by Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy
Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy is supporting Women’s History Month and all the women of NC State University on Day of Giving! This year we will highlight "Dare and Do! Women’s History at NC State," an exhibit at D.H. Hill Jr. Library that explores and celebrates the rich history of Wolfpack women. Lucille Thompson became the first full-time female student at the university. Taking last year’s 100th anniversary of her enrollment and the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Women’s Center, starting at 1 p.m. on March 22nd, Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy will match up to $1,000 total in gifts of up to $100 made through their fundraising link — to any designation.
All times listed are Eastern time. Only gifts made via the dayofgiving.ncsu.edu website on March 22 are eligible for challenges.