NC State Day of Giving is an annual, daylong fundraising event that typically takes place in March. For 24 hours, the Wolfpack comes together to help NC State achieve more: creating greater opportunities, providing broader educational access, fostering bolder visions and conducting more innovative research. The collaborative aspect of NC State Day of Giving shows how much we can achieve together.
New Records and Extraordinary Impact on NC State’s 6th Day of Giving
Donors gave 21,920 gifts, setting a record for the second year in a row and raising $46.6 million in support of students, faculty, programs, facilities, Extension, research and more.
With challenges taking place all day and hourly on Day of Giving, as well as on social media beforehand, there are multiple opportunities to amplify your gift.
Social Media Challenges
Participate on Facebook, LinkedIn Instagram and X by using #GivingPack and mentioning Poole College of Management. Here are some examples of social media challenges:
#GivingPack Passion Match Challenge | All Day on March 26
What area of NC State are you most passionate about? Whether it’s your college, the library where you get your best studying done, or the community center where you found your Pack, this challenge is for you. Take a video or write a message about your passion area and $20 will automatically be given to that area in your honor! It’s that easy. Visit the @NCState Instagram Stories on March 26 and use the “Add Yours” sticker to participate. Don’t forget to use #GivingPack, tag @NCState and mention the college, program or unit of your choice.
Show Us Your Wolfies | All Day on March 26
Wolfpack nation! Spread the Wolfpack spirit on Day of Giving by sharing a photo of you and/or your Pack holding up “wolfies” (making wolf ears with your fingers).
There are two ways to participate: 1) Comment your photo on the NC State University Facebook/LinkedIn page’s post about this challenge and mention the college, program or unit of your choice. 2) You can also enter by posting your photo publicly on X or Instagram (feed or stories), tagging @NCState’s profile on the platform, using #GivingPack and mentioning your college, program or unit of choice in the post. Two winners will earn an extra $1,000 each for their favorite college/unit.
Why I Give Challenge | All Day on March 26
Fill in the blanks and tell us your “why”: I’m #GivingPack to ____ [mention college/unit/fund] on @NCState Day of Giving because _____ [insert reason]. Join me! dayofgiving.ncsu.edu
Participate on X and Instagram by using #GivingPack, tagging @NCState and mentioning the college, program or unit of your choice. Four winners will earn an extra $500 each for their favorite college/unit.
Professional Pack Challenge | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on March 26
This one’s for our Professional Pack. Whether you work at NC State or elsewhere, take a photo of yourself or your team working today. Enter by posting your photo as a comment on the NC State University LinkedIn page’s post about this challenge and mentioning the college, program or unit of your choice. You can also enter by posting the photo publicly on your personal LinkedIn account, tagging the NC State University LinkedIn page, using #GivingPack and mentioning your college, program or unit of choice in the post.
Giving Challenges
The college or unit with the most gifts from different members of the Poole community within the challenge hour wins extra funds!
Keep in mind that it’s not the size of the gifts given, it’s the total number of gifts given during this time. So give once, give twice, give throughout the hour to help your gift go further.
These funds represent critical areas within the college and directly support initiatives that impact the college’s Strategic Framework. Join us by selecting the causes and funds that matter most to you.
Poole College of Management Excellence Fund
Provides discretionary support to Poole College of Management, enabling the allocation of funds to the areas where they are most needed.
Poole College Faculty Enrichment Endowment
Provides discretionary support for faculty enrichment, retention and recruitment, and other faculty activities.
Poole College General Scholarship Endowment
Provides scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at Poole College.
Generates support for the Poole College of Management Dean’s Scholar Program.
Poole College Global Programs Scholarship
Provides support for both undergraduate and graduate students in their leadership development activities, study abroad opportunities and career preparation activities.
Poole College Mental Health and Wellness Fund
Provides resources and support for mental health and wellness initiatives, including but not limited to staff salary, benefits and operational activities within the Poole College of Management.
Jenkins Graduate Endowment Fund
Provides discretionary support for the Jenkins Graduate Programs within the Poole College of Management.
Poole College High-Impact Experiences Fund
Provides funding for immersive and sustained experiences designed for Poole College of Management students to deepen and apply knowledge in and beyond the classroom. Fund uses may include, but are not limited to, leadership development activities, high-impact learning opportunities and career-preparation activities.
Join the Dean’s Circle
Membership is extended to donors who contribute $5,000 or more (cash) to any of the designated college-wide funds between July 1 and June 30. You can make monthly pledge payments, and employer matching gifts also count toward your eligibility. By contributing at this level, you’ll play a vital role in advancing key initiatives within the college.
“Every little bit counts. You wouldn’t be where you are today if somebody didn’t invest in you. Even if it’s only $20, be thoughtful about where you put your money.”
Eboni C. Bryson
B.S. Business Administration (Human Resource Management), 2017
