Day of Giving: March 26, 2025

Day of Giving is an annual, day-long event that generates support for NC State. Under the Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving team, the NC State Alumni Association provides all alumni and friends exclusive benefits and rich opportunities to engage with your alma mater and peers through our affinity groups and regional networks, engagement experiences, career and professional development, and other experiences. These opportunities are made possible through contributions to the Alumni Impact Fund.

Impact on Day of Giving 2024

$63,298

raised

1,206

gifts made

100%

Board of Directors participation

558

donors participated in challenges

$14,345

won from university challenges

210

new donors

Your support on Day of Giving will provide:

Student leadership experiences
Regional activities for alumni and friends
Career coaching access for alumni

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Latinx Alumni Network

During Day of Giving 2024, $5,785 was raised for the Latinx Alumni Network Scholarship Endowment.

The Latinx Alumni Network Scholarship fund provides aid to students who have demonstrated an interest in equality, diversity or social justice for the Latinx community by participating in community activities, social groups, student clubs or organizations that support this focus.

Learn more about the Latinx Alumni Network

Meet Santiago Gutierrez Franco ’27, a proud recipient of the Latinx Alumni Network Scholarship. Originally from Bolivia, Santiago is pursuing his dream of attending university in the United States and studying agriculture business management at NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, thanks to financial support fueling his academic journey.

Black Alumni Society

During Day of Giving 2024, $40,096 was raised for the Black Alumni Society Scholarships.

The Black Alumni Society (BAS) was formed to develop a community of African American NC State graduates who support each other, current African American students and their alma mater through programming, events and fundraising.

In July 1985, the Black Alumni Group established the Black Alumni Scholarship, awarded to African American undergraduate students since 1986.

Learn more about the Black Alumni Society

BAS celebrated its 45th anniversary during NC State’s Red and White Week 2024. Since 1979, BAS has worked to:

Foster meaningful connections between Black alumni and the university.
Highlight the achievements and contributions of Black alumni.
Encourage a sense of belonging and pride among Black alumni and students.

Native American Alumni Network

2025: Your first opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Native American Alumni Network develops a community of alumni and friends who support and advocate for American Indians at NC State.

Learn more about the Native American Alumni Network

The goals of NAAN include:

Promote the growth, progress and general welfare of alumni and students of American Indian descent.
Encourage alumni involvement and advocacy in university affairs, specifically those that impact American Indian students.
Be the voice of American Indian alumni on NC State’s American Indian Advisory Council.
Facilitate networking and fellowship opportunities for students and alumni.
Assist the university in recruiting and retaining American Indian students, faculty and staff.

Student Alumni Association

During Day of Giving 2024, 81 gifts and $2,116 were received for SAA.

SAA serves NC State by promoting and participating in campus traditions such as Homecoming, Ram Roast and the NC State Ring. Also, SAA offers opportunities to network with an engaged group of alumni who can offer academic and career advice during our student-alumni events.

Learn more about the Student Alumni Association

I’ve had the privilege of being a part of events that were possible through the Alumni Impact Fund, and through the smiles on people’s faces, I’ve seen the lasting Wolfpack memories it has made.

Josh Sutton Class of 2025, Student Alumni Association President