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The Annual Fund at North Carolina Central University is an integral part of the university’s fundraising effort.  The Annual Fund appeals to the alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends to encourage their lasting connection and involvement at NCCU.
The university receives funds from tuition, state budget appropriations and private support.  Though tuition and state monies provide a large part of NCCU’s operating budget there is always more needs than these two sources can supply.  Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund meet these needs.

Unrestricted gifts allow the university the greatest amount of flexibility to meet pressing needs.  Unlike endowed funds, which are invested and generate support for specific purposes, the Annual Fund plays a vital part in the day to day operations.

What does the Annual Fund support?
Matching Gifts
Giving Societies
NCCU Faculty and Staff Campaign
Student Giving Campaign
Eagle Business Exchange
The Eagle Habitat House

What does the Annual Fund support?

The Annual Fund supports areas of priority or where the need is greatest.  Your unrestricted gift will:

• Help NCCU recruit and retain the most talented faculty.
• Allow for scholarships to attract the best and brightest students and help them meet tuition costs.
• Allow for improvements to facilities and equipment.

You may also designate your gift to hundreds of areas on campus.  Every gift makes a positive contribution to the educational experience of our students.

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Matching Gifts

Many companies sponsor matching gifts programs to encourage employees to support their colleges and universities.  Most companies match dollar for dollar, and some will double or triple match donors’ gifts.  For more information on matching gifts, please contact your human resources office.

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Giving Societies

The James E. Shepard Society

The Shepard Society recognizes NCCU’s most loyal donors.  Membership in the James E. Shepard Society is based on annual gifts to North Carolina Central University from individuals that make outright donations of cash, securities, real estate, or gifts-in-kind. Matching gifts are encouraged, but the gift must be received within the same fiscal year to be counted.

Shepard Society Levels

• Chancellor’s Circle ($5,000 and above)
• Shepard’s Court ($2,500-$4,999)
• 1910 Circle ($1,000-$2,499)

Young Alumni Levels

• 6-10 years out ($500 - $999)
• 1-5 years out ($100 - $499)

Chautauqua Heritage Society

The Chautauqua Heritage Society recognizes, honors, and thanks those who have created a provision in their wills or estate plans which will benefit North Carolina Central University and who have informed the University of their commitment. These provisions include all planned gifts, such as gifts that provide life income payments to you (e.g., charitable trusts or gift annuities, bequests, and paid life insurance).

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Faculty and Staff Campaign


Designed to give employees the chance to support the university that they work for, the NCCU Faculty and Staff Campaign is an outstanding example of your commitment to the students on campus and to this institution. The goal of the campaign is simple: Allow the employees of North Carolina Central University the opportunity to grow, develop and flourish. <Read More>

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Student Giving Campaign

The SGC is the student-centered giving campaign where students are lead by the Student Government Association in conjunction with the Office of Institutional Advancement to assist in raising funds for the operation of the university. This campaign gives students the opportunity to support NCCU and it is the hope of Institutional Advancement to make that experience positive in order to have the graduating seniors continue to give as alumni. <Read More>

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Eagle Business Exchange

The Eagle Business Exchange recognizes business that contribute $1,000 or more annually to North Carolina Central University.  Contributors join a distinguished list of community leaders whose vision and generosity enable NCCU to serve an ever-widening student population.

Support provides the operating budget with a dependable flow of unrestricted funds critical to the education NCCU provides its students.  Gifts help shape the future by providing opportunities that will last a lifetime.

Each contribution presents businesses with:

• Access to seminars, recruiting, and business forums
• Invitation to University Events
• Access to a quality, well-educated employee base
• Listing in the NCCU Honor Roll of Donors

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The Eagle Habitat House

North Carolina Central University is collaborating with the Durham area Habitat for Humanity to build a new home for Michelle Nixon in Eagle Village. The house, located on Simmons Street is part of Eagle Village. NCCU has set a goal of $50,000 to purchase the materials and supplies for the house through the support of faculty, students, staff and neighboring churches. <Read More>

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