On March 24, 2026, Carolina will celebrate GiveUNC—our ninth annual university-wide day of giving. This 24-hour event is a time for Tar Heels everywhere to unite in support of the causes that matter most and to inspire others by leading with their own philanthropy.
Since GiveUNC began, Tar Heels have made more than 70,000 gifts in just eight years. A big part of that success comes from challenge gifts, which motivate others to join in by unlocking additional funds or multiplying the impact of every gift.
Challenge gifts can come in many forms and sizes.
Last year, over 100 challenges totaling nearly $3M were offered on GiveUNC. Your challenge gift will motivate others who may not have the means to make a transformative gift, but who can maximize the impact of their gift by contributing towards a GiveUNC challenge.
What counts as a challenge gift?
Both new and pending gifts to Carolina can be leveraged as challenges. For general information on how to participate as a GiveUNC challenge donor, contact your UNC Development representative or email Laura Batts-Thomas at [email protected].
Additional Resources:
Planned giving:
Visit: https://unclegacy.org/gift-information-and-contact.html
Contact: [email protected]
Other ways to make a challenge gift:
Visit: https://giving.unc.edu/how-to-give/
Contact: [email protected]