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Celebrate #NinerNationGives April 7-9!
Our sixth annual #NinerNationGives, has officially come to a close. Thank you, Niner Nation, for showing your support in a big way! This has been a record-breaking year, we could not have done it without you.
Thank you for making #NinerNationGives a huge success!
Become An Ambassador
Join us! People are most likely to support #NinerNationGives when asked by a peer or friend. Sign up to be a #NinerNationGives Ambassador and receive exclusive resources to share your Niner pride and encourage others to get involved April 7-9.
Start a Challenge
Create a giving challenge to support an area of that means the most to you. Create a challenge in celebration of your class year or a student group you were involved in. Show your Niner pride and encourage your friends and family to support your challenge in celebration of #NinerNationGives!
Just in time for pollen season, Autobell Car Wash is generously hosting a Dollars for Scholars fundraiser — in partnership with the UNC Charlotte Young Alumni Chapter and #NinerNationGives — on April 8 to raise funds for the critical Student Emergency Fund!
$1 will be donated for each double poly-process wash or higher. Eligible at Autobell locations in Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Union, Cabarrus, and Iredell counties. Learn more here.
The Jamil Niner Student Pantry provides assistance to UNC Charlotte students who struggle with food insecurities, helping ensure that every student has access to nutritious food.
Help stock the shelves immediately with the Jamil Niner Pantry's Virtual Food Drive! The Pantry's most-needed food and toiletry items can be found on this Amazon wish list. Simply choose the items and ship them directly to the University to allow the Pantry to replenish its supply.
Thank you for another record-breaking #NinerNationGives!
Apr 09, 2021
Wow, we are speechless.
Niner Nation, you have shattered all previous records and we cannot thank you enough! Over the past 49 hours, you have shown over and over what Niners can accomplish when we come together. And It's fitting that we saw this tremendous support for our students on 4/9 day!
We are tallying the final results and will share them with you soon.
Looking forward to an even bigger and even better #NinerNationGives 2022!
Niner Nation is wherever you are!
Apr 08, 2021
Proud 49ers are showing their support! During #NinerNationGives, gifts have been received from the GREEN states in the map below.
Encourage friends and family nationwide to give in other states so we can fill the whole map green!
Put your state on the map by making a gift!
#1
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC | 2598 |
| 2 | SC | 133 |
| 3 | GA | 47 |
| Rank | Region | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 3218 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 |
| 3 | Germany | 1 |
NNG "Final 49" Challenge
Thank you for seeing #NinerNationGives through to the very end, Niners! The 49er Legacy Family Scholarship received the most support in the last 49 minutes of giving, unlocking Gene Johnson's generous $4,900 for the fund!
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Battle of the Units
You did it, Student Affairs! Congratulations on taking home the top spot in the Battle of the Units. Thank you to all Niners for giving!
| Rank | Battle of the Units | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student Affairs | 1,239 |
| 2 | Charlotte 49ers Athletics | 893 |
| 3 | William States Lee College of Engineering | 392 |
| 4 | Belk College of Business | 367 |
| 5 | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | 263 |
| 6 | Alumni Association | 215 |
| 7 | University Priorities | 208 |
| 8 | Student Giving | 189 |
| 9 | College of Arts + Architecture | 170 |
| 10 | College of Health and Human Services | 142 |
| 11 | Cato College of Education | 137 |
| 12 | College of Computing and Informatics | 96 |
| 13 | Atkins Library | 81 |
| 14 | The Graduate School | 59 |
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Student Emergency Fund Challenge
Way to go, Niner Nation! 249 gifts to the Student Emergency Fund have unlocked our anonymous challenger's $2,500 reward. Thank you!
249 / 249 Gifts
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LAST DONOR CHALLENGE!
Congratulations to our last donor of #NinerNationGives, Alumni Campus Employee Solomon Franklin '03! Your gift has unlocked the $250 reward for the Jaylen C. Moxley Scholarship. Thank you!
Completed
Student Emergency Housing Challenge
Thank you all that have supported Student Emergency Housing during #NinerNationGives! 75 gifts have unlocked our anonymous donor's $15,000 reward.
75 / 75 Gifts
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49er Legacy Challenge
UNC Charlotte Foundation Board members have generously contributed $7,500 towards the 49er Legacy Scholarship. Thank you to all Niners who supported this fund during #NinerNationGives.
49 / 49 Gifts
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4,900 Gifts for #NinerNationGives Challenge
YOU DID IT, NINERS! 4,900 gifts were made in LESS than 49 hours! Thank you to all UNC Charlotte alumni and friends for making such a huge impact during #NinerNationGives this year. Special thanks to Susan Jamison '78 for inspiring us with her generous $4,900 contribution!
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CHHS Social Work Challenge
The Social Work Department thanks you, alumni and friends! 49 gifts have unlocked Beth Crigler and Niles Sorensen's $3,000 reward in support of Niner counselors and social workers. You did it!
49 / 49 Gifts
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Graduate School Challenge
You did it, Graduate Niners and friends! 49 gifts to the Graduate school have unlocked alumnus Craig Brown's $2,500 reward. Thank you!
49 / 49 Gifts
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*NEW* CHHS Donor Lottery Challenge
Congratulations to CHHS alumna Mechelle Johnson '90! Your #NinerNationGives contribution has been chosen as the lottery winner for CHHS, unlocking the $250 prize from Dave Bellar for the Race and Social Equity Academy. Thank you!
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Early Bird Power Hour Challenge 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Thank you for your support, early risers! The Greek Life Fund is the winner of this power hour, securing the $250 reward for the fund!
Completed
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Match
*NEW* Make It Count Challenge from Pat Mynatt
Thank you, alumni of Belk College of Business! You've unlocked Pat Mynatt's full $2,500 match by supporting your college for #NinerNationGives!
$2,500 MATCHED
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CCI Dean Mili Challenge
College of Computing & Informatics Dean Fatma Mili is calling all CCI alumni and friends to make a gift during #NinerNationGives! The next 49 gifts to any CCI fund will unlock her $1,000 reward for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
49 / 49 Gifts
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*NEW* Charlotte 49ers Athletics Challenge from Andrea Howard '98
You have gone above and beyond, Charlotte 49ers alumni and friends! Thank you for making your gift count during #NinerNationGives. 749 gifts have unlocked Andrea Howard's second reward of $5,000. Go Niners!
749 / 749 Gifts
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Lee College of Engineering Trivia Challenge
Congratulations to our trivia winner, Gunter Hayes! Gunter is a current student in Mechanical Engineering and has chosen Formula SAE to receive the $250 reward! Thank you everyone for joining the #NinerNationGives power hour for engineering!
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NNG Kick Off Challenge
Thank you for being among the first to show support during #NinerNationGives! Charlotte 49ers athletics secured the most gifts between noon and 4:09pm, unlocking Gene Johnson's $4,900 prize!
Completed
Sparks Arts + Architecture Donor Challenge
Congratulations, Arts + Architecture alumni and friends! 100 gifts have been made to the college and the Sparks' $1,500 has been unlocked!
100 / 100 Gifts
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Match
Charlotte 49er Athletics Dollar for Dollar Match Challenge
Thank you Robbie and Jill Lewis for generously matching athletic gifts during #NinerNationGives! The impact was doubled and over $20,000 has been raised for 49er athletics!
$10,000 MATCHED
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*NEW* BofA Alumni Scholarship Challenge #2
Wow, the Bank of America Alumni Scholarship has met the second goal of 100 gifts, unlocking Charlotte Market President's second $3,000 reward. Thank you, BofA alumni network and friends!
100 / 100 Gifts
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Kevin Bailey Dunk Tank Challenge
Thank you for your support during the Dunk Tank power hour, students! Not only did you unlock $500 for the Student Emergency Fund, students made 20 gifts in one hour and Bailey was dunked 23 times! THANK YOU!
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Match
Paul Bates CCI Challenge Match
Thank you to those that doubled their impact to CCI during #NinerNationGives! Our generous challenger Paul Bates has contributed $7,500 in response to your support!
$4,732 MATCHED
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Chancellor Sharon Gaber Scholarships Challenge
Chancellor Gaber is proud to see so many Niners supporting UNC Charlotte scholarships during #NinerNationGives. 49 gifts have unlocked her generous reward of $5,000!
49 / 49 Gifts
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CRC Challenge
The CRC Program thanks you, Niner Nation. Mark and Lydia Surles and Bessie Tate have generously contributed $4,500 in response to the support given to the Collegiate Recovery Community.
49 / 49 Gifts
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1,049th Gift
Thank you, Brittany Robertson '12! You made the 1,049th gift of #NinerNationGives, unlocking a bonus $500 gift for Cato College of Education!
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Niner Parents Power Hour Challenge 10a.m. to noon
Thank you, Parents of Niner Nation! The area most supported during our parents power hour was the William States Lee College of Engineering, unlocking a bonus $500 for the college!
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4,049th Gift
SHOUT OUT to UNC Charlotte friend Beth Koback for making the 4,049th gift of #NinerNationGives! You have unlocked a bonus $500 gift for Project Uplift. Thank you!
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UNLOCKED: 49ers 'Share A Memory' Social Challenge
Thank you for posting your favorite UNC Charlotte memories throughout #NinerNationGives! Your posts have unlocked Ali Lacy Sherrill's generous $5,500 reward for Athletics. Let's keep sharing our pride for 4/9 day!
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UPDATE: Turn the Map Green Challenge
Thank you to Niners near and far that made a gift to help turn the map green! #NinerNationGives truly is wherever YOU are! Andrew and Emily Baker have generously contributed $500 for UNC Charlotte's day of giving.
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DAY 2: Belk Women In Business Challenge
BIG thank you to Niners that contributed $49 or more to Women In Business. Your generosity has unlocked Sandra Kluttz's $1,049 reward!
15 / 15 Gifts
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Atkins Library Challenge
Thank you all for your generous support of the Atkins Library during #NinerNationGives. Peter and Ashley Larkin have generously contributed $12,500 in response to your overwhelming support of 49 gifts!
49 / 49 Gifts
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Faculty & Staff Power Hour 2 to 4 p.m.
Thank you for your support, Faculty and Staff! Your dedication and generosity is overwhelming. 49er Athletics received the most gifts during the power hour, unlocking a bonus $1,000 for the unit!
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Young Alumni Giving Power Hour 7 to 8 p.m.
Thank you young alumni! The classes of 2011 through 2020 gave the most support to Student Affairs during their power hour, unlocking a bonus gift of $750 for the unit!
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Student Giving Power Hour 8 to 10 p.m.
Thank you so much student Niners! Students gave the most support to Student Affairs during their power hour, unlocking a bonus gift of $750 for the unit!
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First time Giving Challenge Noon to 6 p.m.
Congratulations, alumna Keihly Moore '13! Your first ever gift has been chosen as the challenge winner, unlocking $500 for the College of Arts + Architecture. THANK YOU, first time donors of #NinerNationGives!
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UPDATE: CLAS Battle of the Decades Leaderboard
THANK YOU to all CLAS alumni that fought for bragging rights in our Battle of the Decades challenge! The 2010s takes home the top spot for this competition, folks. Congratulations 2010s and Happy 40th Anniversary to CLAS! #NinerNationGives appreciates you!
| Rank | Answer | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | 6 |
| 2 | 2011 | 5 |
| 3 | 1980 | 4 |
| 4 | 2012 | 4 |
| 5 | 2018 | 4 |
| 6 | 2010 | 4 |
| 7 | 2014 | 3 |
| 8 | 2009 | 3 |
| 9 | 2008 | 3 |
| 10 | 1988 | 3 |
| 11 | 2020 | 3 |
| 12 | 1996 | 3 |
| 13 | 1991 | 3 |
| 14 | 2016 | 3 |
| 15 | 1994 | 3 |
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Bank of America Alumni Scholarship Challenge
Thank you to everyone supporting the Bank of America Alumni Scholarship during #NinerNationGives! 49 gifts have unlocked the $3,000 reward for the fund.
49 / 49 Gifts
Completed
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Match
Honor an Essential Worker Challenge: Educators
Thank you for choosing to honor an educator during #NinerNationGives. Your support has unlocked the full $2,288 match from Anjali Arnold's friends and family.
$2,288 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Honor an Essential Worker Challenge: Healthcare
Thank you for choosing to honor an essential healthcare worker during #NinerNationGives. Alumnus Scott Hill's $4,000 match has been fully unlocked thanks to your generosity!
$4,000 MATCHED
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Project Uplift 24 Hour Challenge
Thank you for supporting Project Uplift in the first 24 hours of #NinerNationGives!
24 / 24 Gifts
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Match
International Student Challenge
Thank you for giving to the International Program Fund, Niners! Your support has unlocked the full $1,000 match supporting international students who may have greater needs due to the Covid-19 pandemic!
$1,000 MATCHED
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Match
RallyGreen Challenge from Mike and Jessica Hill
Thank you, Niner Nation for stepping up to the challenge and supporting Rally Green! You have helped provide another year of scholarships for 49er student-athletes! Mike Hill and Jessica James-Hill's generous $5,000 match goal has been met!
$5,000 MATCHED
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Global Giving Power Hour 6 a.m. to noon EST
Thank you to alumnus Kiyoshi Takai, class of 2001, for being the farthest donor away to support #NinerNationGives! From Tokyo, Japan, your gift has unlocked an additional $500 for the Atkins Library. Niner Nation truly is wherever you are!
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The William States Lee College of Engineering Match Challenge
Thank you 49ers of Engineering, you've doubled your impact during #NinerNationGives and unlocked Professor Steve Patterson's entire match challenge gift of $25,000!
$25,000 MATCHED
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Young Alumni Challenge
YOU DID IT, Young Alumni! 349 gifts from young alumni have unlocked Deep Patel's generous $25,000 reward for #NinerNationGives! Thank you!
349 / 349 Gifts
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Match
PNNMB Match Challenge
Thank you so much for contributing to PNNMB! Your impact has been tripled thanks to alumnus Gene Johnson's 3:1 match!
$3,100 MATCHED
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2
Match
Project Uplift Match Challenge
Thanks for giving to Project Uplift, Niners! You've doubled your impact with a generous match from alumnus Gene Johnson '73!
$4,974 MATCHED
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2
Match
Cato College of Education Match Challenge
Thanks to everyone who supported Cato College of Education and a special thank you to Gene Johnson '73 for doubling the impact!
$11,053 MATCHED
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2
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Foundation Board Social Justice Match Challenge
Thank you for your support of the Alumni Scholarship for Social Justice, Niner Nation! The Foundation Board has generously doubled your impact during #NinerNationGives!
$6,392 MATCHED
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Match
Harper-Thomas Study Abroad Match Challenge
Thank you to all who doubled their impact by supporting the Harper-Thomas Legacy Scholarship for #NinerNationGives. Robert Rowell '81 has generously rewarded the fund with a gift of $80,000! Thank you Robert!
$3,572 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
TIAA Pantry Match Challenge
Thank you for doubling the impact to the Jamil Niner Pantry, TIAA!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
TIAA Student Emergency Fund Match Challenge
Thank you for doubling the impact to Student Emergency Relief, TIAA!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Student 5:1 Match Challenge
Thank you Student Niners for giving during #NinerNationGives! You've made a HUGE impact this year with the help of Gene Johnson's generous 5:1 match!
$11,761 MATCHED
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Match
Let Me Play Athletics Challenge
Thank you Niner Nation for supporting the Judy W. Rose Let Me Play program! Over $10,000 has been raised thanks to Andrea Howard's generous $5,000 match.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Match
Belk Alumni Council Match Challenge
You doubled your impact, Belk College alumni and friends! The Alumni Council thanks you for supporting Business during #NinerNationGives!
$8,500 MATCHED
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2
Match
NUE Challenge
The Niner University Elementary school thanks you! Your generous support has unlocked our anonymous challenger's full $1,000 match.
$1,000 MATCHED
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*NEW* Charlotte 49ers Make a Gift Challenge
YOU DID IT 49er alumni and friends! You met the goal of 549 gifts in 49 hours, unlocking David and Angie Gay's generous $10,000 reward. Thank you!
549 / 549 Gifts
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Lee College of Engineering Donor Challenge
You did it, engineerin Niners! 349 gifts have unlocked Thomas Roddey's $12,500 reward in support of Veterans in Engineering. Thank you!
349 / 349 Gifts
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*NEW* Project Uplift Challenge #2
Thank you for your generosity, Niners! Project Uplift has unlocked its second challenge by receiving 50 more gifts during #NinerNationGives, earning another $500 toward the fund!
50 / 50 Gifts
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Belk College of Business Gift Count Challenge
YOU DID IT, Belk College alumni and friends! 349 gifts during #NinerNationGives have unlocked Gene Johnson's generous $10,000 reward! Thank you for honoring 50 years of Belk College!
349 / 349 Gifts
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Faculty & Staff Giving Challenge
THANK YOU Faculty and Staff! Your overwhelming support of #NinerNationGives has unlocked our Challenger's increased gift of $490!
490 / 490 Gifts
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Student Dare to Donate Leaderboard
How many student gifts can be made in 49 hours?! WE NEED TO REACH 1,049 STUDENT DONORS TO UNLOCK A CLUB LIT DANCE-OFF BETWEEN COACH HEALY AND NORM!
| Rank | Answer | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student | 1,125 |
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Gerald G. Fox MPA Challenge
The Gerald G. Fox MPA program is excited to announce that 25 gifts have been made to the fund, unlocking Jerry's generous $25,000 prize! Thank you for giving to the MPA program for #NinerNationGives!
25 / 25 Gifts
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Belk College Dean Troyer "Be the First" Challenge
49 Belk College alumni and friends have made gifts, unlocking Dean Troyer's generous $5,000 reward! Thank you for giving on day one of #NinerNationGives!
49 / 49 Donors
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Jamil Niner Student Pantry Challenge
Thank you Niner Nation- you have helped ensure food security for all Niners by supporting the Jamil Niner Student Pantry. 49 gifts have unlocked Dhiaa Jamil's $1,049 reward!
49 / 49 Gifts
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Charlotte 49ers Student Athlete Challenge
You did it, 49er athletes! 149 gifts have unlocked Craig Brown's reward of $5,000. Go Niners!
149 / 149 Gifts
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Dean Keynton's Lee College of Engineering Challenge
Dean Robert Keynton has challenged student organizations of Engineering to get donor support - the student group with the most donors will receive $490 for their student organization!
| Rank | Engineering | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Formula SAE | 74 |
| 2 | Student Veterans in Engineering Fund | 31 |
| 3 | College of Engineering NSBE- National Society of Black Engineers Fund | 26 |
| 4 | NASA Student Launch Competition Fund | 22 |
| 5 | Engage Women (WE Engage!) Fund | 19 |
| 6 | Engage Minorities (Engage ME!) Fund | 18 |
| 7 | UNC Charlotte Astrobotics Fund | 9 |
| 8 | American Society of Civil Engineers | 7 |
| 9 | Motorsports Baja Team Fund | 1 |
| 10 | Society of Student Veterans in Engineering Fund | 0 |
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Belk Scholarships Challenge
Thank you for supporting Belk scholarshps during our 49 hours of giving, Niner Nation! 49 gifts have unlocked alumnus Paul Ferraro's $2,500 prize. You did it!
49 / 49 Gifts
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Greek Chapter Giving Leaderboard
Hey UNC Charlotte Greeks! Let's see which Greek Organization can get the most donations during the 49 hours of #NinerNationGives!
| Rank | Answer | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chi Omega | 127 |
| 2 | Alpha Delta Pi | 122 |
| 3 | Kappa Delta | 117 |
| 4 | Delta Sigma Phi | 84 |
| 5 | Kappa Sigma | 73 |
| 6 | Alpha Sigma Phi | 69 |
| 7 | Sigma Alpha Epsilon | 64 |
| 8 | Zeta Beta Tau | 45 |
| 9 | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority | 44 |
| 10 | Sigma Alpha Omega | 23 |
| 11 | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority | 14 |
| 12 | Pi Kappa Phi | 12 |
| 13 | Zeta Tau Alpha | 11 |
| 14 | Delta Zeta | 11 |
| 15 | Sigma Kappa | 9 |
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Graduating Class Leaderboard
Which graduating class of UNC Charlotte will secure the most gifts during #NinerNationGives? Give now to move your class up the leaderboard!
| Rank | Answer | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | 131 |
| 2 | 2020 | 114 |
| 3 | 2022 | 52 |
| 4 | 2011 | 51 |
| 5 | 2012 | 46 |
| 6 | 2015 | 44 |
| 7 | 1993 | 41 |
| 8 | 2017 | 38 |
| 9 | 2018 | 36 |
| 10 | 2019 | 36 |
| 11 | 2010 | 35 |
| 12 | 2013 | 35 |
| 13 | 2006 | 34 |
| 14 | 2009 | 34 |
| 15 | 2016 | 33 |
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Charlotte 49ers Team Leaderboard
The competition is on! Make a gift to move your team to the top of the challenge leaderboard!
| Rank | Answer | Gifts |
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| 1 | Track & Field/XC | 49 |
| 2 | Football | 37 |
| 3 | Women's Soccer | 33 |
| 4 | Men's Soccer | 25 |
| 5 | Softball | 23 |
| 6 | Cheerleading | 15 |
| 7 | Women's Basketball | 14 |
| 8 | Volleyball | 12 |
| 9 | Men's Golf | 9 |
| 10 | Men's Basketball | 6 |
| 11 | Baseball | 6 |
| 12 | Women's Tennis | 5 |
| 13 | Dance Team | 3 |
| 14 | Men's Tennis | 3 |
| 15 | Women's Golf | 1 |
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