Extraordinary Impact

Funding the Future

Gifts to the Poole College of Management change lives. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Poole College donors, our college continues to develop business leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset and analytical problem solving skills, generate impactful business research and serve our communities.

With state funding on the decline and tuition revenues unable to fully cover the cost of educating our students, NC State and Poole College rely on your contributions

Frank Buckless

Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Dean, Poole College of Management

Private support from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and students is critical to fund high-impact scholarships, research, academic programs and so much more. Your investment makes an immediate impact across student success, faculty and scholarship, organizational excellence and local and global engagement. See how.

Student Success

Philanthropy provides our students with access to superior business education that emphasizes experiential learning, corporate partnerships and global experiences. 

Faculty and Scholarship

Your investment helps Poole College recruit, retain and support the nation’s top faculty widely recognized for their research and industry experience. 

Organizational Excellence and Resource Development

Your support helps Poole College invest in physical infrastructure to maximize high-quality collaborative work and learning spaces. 

Local and Global Partnerships

Your gifts help Poole College support high-impact student and faculty experiences beyond the classroom.