Fundraising Success

In 2023-24, the University surpassed $60 million in annual fundraising for the third consecutive year. This included a number of large transformational gifts.

Charlotte also celebrated generous gifts from alumni, including:

In September, business innovator and Board of Trustees emerita Susan Dodson DeVore ’81 established a leadership program that will support the next generation of women leaders.
In November, UNC Charlotte renamed its student health center in honor of Sen. Joyce Waddell ’73 in recognition of her support of student health and wellness,
In April, during Niner Nation Gives, the University honored alumnus Dontá Wilson ‘97 with the naming of its newest residence hall. Wilson has created the Wilson Believe Fund, which makes college education more accessible for first-generation college students majoring in business and education.

In addition, the University celebrating the naming of Mebane Hall, the building that houses the Cato College of Education, in honor of a transformative endowment of up to $23 million from the Mebane Foundation to support early literacy.

The power of giving was on full display in April during Niner Nation Gives, as the University raised a record of more than $4.6 million in 49 hours.

90%

Increase in Number of Scholarships Awarded (past 5 years)

42%

Endowment growth (past 5 years)

$66.3M

Annual Fundraising Support (2023-24

$4.6M

Raised During Niner Nation Gives (record)