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University Recreation (UREC)

Dive into the spirit of generosity and help us take the Niner experience to new heights by supporting the heartbeat of our campus, University Recreation (UREC)!

At UREC, we believe that everyone belongs. We're not just raising funds; we're raising spirits, dreams, and opportunities for our passionate sports clubs. Your support fuels ambition, turning dreams of national competitions and extraordinary achievements into reality.

Our sports clubs are the driving force behind the electric atmosphere at UNC Charlotte. 49er Students crave the taste of victory, and with your help, we can turn those aspirations into W's!

Over the last few years our student groups have multiplied in size, creating a wider array of talents and passions that deserve to shine on a state and national level. Increased use = increased need. While UREC does its best, the truth is we can only cover so much ground. That's where YOU come in – our incredible students, families, and friends who understand the magic of making dreams come true. 



Up for the Challenge? 

  • The top 3 orgs/clubs to secure the most gifts (any amount) during the Niner Nation Gives Big Student Event, will unlock a $349 prize for their fund from Student Affairs leaders Dr. Kevin Bailey, Dr. Chris Smith, and Dr. Denise Simpson.
  • Thanks to a generous match from an alumni couple, Gene '73 and Vickie '71, '82 Johnson, all student gifts (up to $149) will be matched x2
    • So, a $10 donation turns into $30 instantly!


Here's your playbook for making a difference:

1.) Support a Club Team, Program, or Fund that means the most to you.

Choose the spark that ignites your passion and be the champion they deserve.


2.) Get 2 friends (or family members) to support the same fund.

Let's amplify our impact together!


3.) Share on social media how that team, program, or fund has impacted your experience as a 49er directly.

Let your networks know the magic that happens when we come together as Forty Niners!



Join the movement, be a game-changer, and let's make this Day of Giving legendary. Together, we'll show that the power of giving knows no bounds. Go Niners!

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Affiliation Leaderboard
How did Niner Nation show up during Niner Nation Gives?
UNC Charlotte Affiliation
Rank Answer Donors
1 Current Student 2,071
2 Alumni 785
3 Friend 523
4 Staff 504
5 Parent 427
6 Faculty 313
7 Alumni Campus Employee 142
8 49er Legacy Alumni 81
9 Friend of Greek Life 49
10 Faculty/Staff 6
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BONUS BUCKS: Opening Sprint Challenge
Congratulations Formula SAE IC for garnering the most gifts and unlocking $350 for the Opening Spring Challenge from noon to 1:49 p.m.!
Rank Prize Fund Gifts
1 $350 Formula SAE IC 32
2 Greek Life Fund 29
3 R. Bernard Reeves Scholarship 11
4 Athletic Foundation (Annual Giving- Unrestricted) 9
5 Pre-Pharmacy Student Association 9
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BONUS BUCKS: Early Bird Day 2!
What a way to wake up! Belk College of Business came out on top in the early bird challenge, securing the most gifts from 6 to 8 a.m. and winning an extra $500 in support!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $500 William States Lee College of Engineering 5
2 Belk College of Business 4
3 Charlotte 49ers Athletics 4
4 College of Health and Human Services 3
5 Class of 2025 Gift Campaign 2
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BONUS BUCKS: Night Owl
The night owls showed up strong! With the most gifts from 12–2 a.m. on April 10, Club Men’s Lacrosse has scored a $500 bonus gift! Thanks to your late-night supporters, you're taking the win — and showing what Niner spirit is all about, no matter the hour.
Rank Prize Fund Gifts
1 $500 University Recreation (UREC) 53
2 Levine Scholars Program 37
3 Student Success 3
4 Belk College Priority Funds 2
5 Engineering Student Organizations 1
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Greek Chapter Leaderboard
Hey UNC Charlotte Greeks! Let's see which Greek Organization can get the most donations during the 49 hours of Niner Nation Gives!
Greek Organization
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Alpha Delta Pi 131
2 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 79
3 Alpha Tau Omega 57
4 Lambda Chi Alpha 42
5 Lambda Theta Phi 30
6 Delta Sigma Phi 22
7 Sigma Gamma Rho 22
8 Pi Kappa Phi 20
9 Delta Phi Lambda 15
10 Kappa Alpha Psi 15
11 Phi Beta Sigma 14
12 Kappa Delta 13
13 Alpha Chi Omega 11
14 Delta Sigma Theta 11
15 Zeta Tau Alpha 11
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$1,949
Alumni Association Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to 1,949 proud 49er alumni making a gift in just 49 hours, the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association is contributing an additional $1,949 to support scholarships for Niner students in need!
Completed
$1,000
49er Legacy Challenge
49 Legacy Alumni stepped up For the Love of Charlotte, unlocking a $1,000 reward for a UNC Charlotte Alumni Association Scholarship that will directly support Niner students!
49 / 49 Donors
Completed
2
Match
NNG Student Giving 2:1 Match!
Thank you, student Niners! You have TRIPLED your impact thanks to Gene and Vickie's generous 2:1 match for student giving, which has now been exhausted.
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Early Giving Challenge
Congratulations to the Greek Life Fund for rallying the most unique donors before noon on April 8! Your enthusiastic support has unlocked an additional $350 in funding to empower and enhance Greek Life at UNC Charlotte.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $350 Greek Life Fund 113
2 Education Dean's Excellence Fund 37
3 Jamil Niner Student Pantry 34
4 Belk College Dean's Excellence Fund 25
5 Athletic Foundation (Annual Giving- Unrestricted) 21
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Success!
AMBASSADOR POWER HOURS: DAY 1
Congratulations to Ambassador Chris Moxley for generating the most gifts during Power Hours #1 and unlocking the $500 bonus from Gene '73 and Vickie '72, '81 Johnson for the Jaylen C. Moxley Endowed Scholarship for Academic Excellence!
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Success!
AMBASSADOR POWER HOURS: DAY 2
Congrats to Andrew Bowman, winner of the April 9 Noon–2 p.m. Ambassador Challenge! Your efforts brought in the most gifts and unlocked a $500 bonus from Gene '73 and Vickie '72, '81 Johnson — directed to the Future Alumni Network. Thanks for your commitment to Niner Nation and for supporting future 49ers!
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Success!
BONUS BUCKS: YOU + 2
Hey NNG Ambassadors, have you completed your YOU+2 Challenge yet?! Make your gift using your unique ambassador link and encourage two other Niners to make a gift with the same link. Throughout the 49 hours, THREE You+2 Niners will have a chance to win bonus bucks to the fund of their choice. Give now to enter the drawing! CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS SO FAR: Michelle Demers; Stacey Tillman, Jamil Niner Student Pantry
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FINAL COUNTDOWN CHALLENGE
The fund that receives the most gifts in the last 49 minutes of Niner Nation Gives will unlock a $500 bonus gift from Gene '73 and Vickie '71, '82 Johnson!
Rank Prize Fund Gifts
1 $500 College of Engineering Excellence Fund 15
2 Athletic Foundation (Annual Giving- Unrestricted) 10
3 Education Dean's Excellence Fund 9
4 Belk College Dean's Excellence Fund 9
5 Levine Scholars Program ASPIRE (formerly director's Fund) 8
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$1,000
GOLD Alumni Challenge
You're so GOLD-EN! Thanks to 149 alumni from the classes of 2015–2024 giving back during Niner Nation Gives, a $1,000 reward has been unlocked for the GOLD Alumni Network! Your support shows just how powerful the recent alumni community is when we come together For the Love of Charlotte.
149 / 149 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Alumni Association ACE Challenge
You ACE-D it! You rallied together and with 49 gifts For the Love of Charlotte, you've unlocked the $1,000 reward for a UNC Charlotte Alumni Association Scholarship! Thank you for your incredible dedication to both our campus and our students!
49 / 49 Donors
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