First generation graduate and Carolina Covenant Scholar celebrates with her fellow graduates at the UNC-Chapel Hill Spring Commencement 2024.

About GiveUNC

A place like no other.

A day like no other.

Since 2018, GiveUNC is Carolina’s university-wide day of giving. This is a day when alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and other Carolina supporters come together to support the causes they care about most. Unlike any other day, challenges and matches offered throughout GiveUNC maximize the impact of your gift. Your gift on GiveUNC, along with the collective support of others, can unlock vital dollars for the area of your choice, or can be matched dollar-for-dollar through a challenge match. Invest in the causes you care about most and see the collective impact Tar Heels across the globe can make in just 24 hours on GiveUNC.

What is it that makes Carolina a place like no other?

Carolina has always been defined by its people. Their determination, curiosity, and service are what set this place like no other apart. From groundbreaking research and bold innovation, Tar Heels everywhere are united by a shared spirit of purpose and possibility. When you give on GiveUNC, you are opening doors, sparking discoveries, and shaping a future that researches far beyond Chapel Hill. 

Every year, on GiveUNC, you can support the people, experiences, and groundbreaking work being done by Tar Heels across the world. Join forces with the thousands of alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty, and staff who come together over 24 hours to share their love for Carolina. 

Your support makes a difference!

GiveUNC 2026 was successful thanks to YOU! Because of your support of the people, experiences, and innovative and groundbreaking work being done by Tar Heels across the state, nation, and world, Carolina is truly a place like no other.

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