Day of Giving

Day of Giving is a 24-hour fundraising event hosted annually in March. Through friendly competition and gamification, our sciences community experiences the magnitude of coming together to reach philanthropic goals.

Impact on the College of Sciences

Day of Giving has taken place at NC State since 2019. The collective impact of each event helps the College of Sciences by providing critical resources for students, faculty and research.

$382,916

Discretionary support for the college’s six academic departments

$76,137

University-wide challenge winnings

$10.7 Million

Raised for students, research, faculty and programs

573

New donors to the college

$61,963

Contributed by faculty and staff — investing more than their time and talents

2,739

Sciences alumni and friends participating in Day of Giving

Donor-Backed Challenges

Each year, alumni and donors pledge a challenge to the College of Sciences community. These challenges are key to providing additional motivation and amplifying the impact of collective efforts.

Longtime NC State supporters Dean and Gail Bunce are the only donors to pledge challenge gifts on every Day of Giving.

If you’re interested in providing a challenge gift to inspire others or volunteering in a leadership role for Day of Giving 2026, contact sciences-advancement@ncsu.edu.

“I want to be able to provide students more opportunities than I had.”

Dean Bunce ’86

Participate on Social Media

Connect with the College of Sciences on Facebook, Instagram and X and participate in social media challenges on the day. More participation increases our chances of winning bonus funds that go directly to students and programs within the college. Use #GivingPack and mention @NCStateSciences in your post.

College of Sciences Excellence Fund

Unrestricted funds are some of the most important and strategic funds available to the College of Sciences. They allow the dean and leadership to provide resources for immediate needs — often retaining renowned faculty, recruiting top students or providing experiential learning opportunities. The College of Sciences Excellence Fund is most often used to achieve key initiatives.

#GivingPack: Day of Giving Bonuses Support College of Sciences Students

“Thank you for providing the funds for me to attend my first in-person conference. This was the only chance that I had to talk to women physicists. I really appreciated everything I learned from Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics and the connections that I made.” – Terry Chavez ’24

“Private support raises the college’s profile, helps attract and retain top faculty members, and gives our students a competitive advantage by providing unparalleled opportunities for innovative learning and academic growth.”

Lewis Owen

Dean, College of Sciences