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What Your Gifts Do

By supporting our people and programs, you help us lead the search for solutions to natural resources challenges.

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Investing in Impact


The College of Natural Resources is a world leader in advancing knowledge and delivering innovative, science-based solutions for a more sustainable future through cutting-edge research, hands-on education and strong partnerships with communities, industry and policymakers.

State funding covers only part of what it takes to sustain that leadership. Private support allows us to go further by investing in the people and programs that distinguish the college. It helps attract outstanding students and faculty, providing them with the resources, opportunities and experiences to reach their full potential.

Your gifts fund scholarships, graduate fellowships and professorships for exceptional students and scholars. They also support the experiential learning programs that define NC State, giving students practical skills and real-world experience to succeed in their careers.

These and other extraordinary opportunities will help our community — and the natural resources field — thrive for years to come.

Your Gifts in Action

The generosity of our alumni and friends enables us to respond swiftly to emerging needs and seize unique opportunities for our students and faculty.

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Every Gift Matters

Annual giving is essential for supporting the day-to-day priorities of the College of Natural Resources and strengthening our community. Unrestricted gifts to our Enhancement Fund have a significant impact, allowing us to address the college’s most pressing needs as they arise. These gifts have made it possible to host leadership development events, establish a graduate research symposium, send students to professional conferences and organize spirit activities to build community on campus.

No matter the amount, each gift we receive makes a difference. Choose from a variety of easy ways to contribute to the college.

Ways to Give

Find out how you can support the college through a gift to the NC State Natural Resources Foundation.