The Belk College of Business has been driving economic growth in the Charlotte region for over 50 years. With almost 5,000 students, 100 full-time faculty and more than 36,000 alumni, we're one of the Carolinas' largest and most diverse business schools.
March 28-30, we ask our Belk College alumni, family and friends to support our students, faculty and staff by wearing green and championing #BusinessNiner pride during our eighth annual #NinerNationGives, Charlotte’s 49-hour digital giving campaign.
Show us the impact the college has had in your life by supporting our current and future Business Niners during #NinerNationGives. Your support will make a significant difference in the lives of Belk College students.
Thank you, and Go Niners!
Up for the Challenge?
Make a bigger impact by taking advantage of the following challenges!
- Calling fellow #BusinessNiners! Nick Sulak '17 has stepped up to challenge Niners to spread the word about #NinerNationGives for the next 49 hours. For every like, share, or tag he receives, the Belk College Alumni Council will contribute $50 to the Belk College Alumni Scholarship Fund, up to $2,500! Find Nick on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/nicholassulak/
- Our Belk College challenger was so impressed with how quickly fellow faculty & staff unlocked the first matching gift that they've issued another! They will continue to double F/S impact, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000!
- Accounting alumnus Joe Hanel '84 will contribute $4,000 to the Turner School of Accountancy if they can reach 20 gifts during #NinerNationGives!
- It's Women's History Month! The Belk College Alumni Council has challenged alumni and friends to support the Women In Business fund during #NNG. 25 gifts will unlock their $1,000 reward!
- The Better Together Scholarship was established to build a better future for UNC Charlotte's budding leaders in real estate. MSRE alumni James Scruggs '19 and Liz Ward '14 will be matching all gifts to this scholarship, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000! Double your impact for inclusive excellence in real estate by supporting the Better Together scholarship now!
It takes a Nation to Belk College of Business
Belk College Alumni Scholarship Fund
Your support for the Belk College Alumni Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for students that bridge the gap between financial aid and need. Established by the Belk College Alumni Council in 2014, the fund helps to fuel the next generation of business leaders, one scholarship at a time.
Belk College Dean's Excellence Fund
Your unrestricted support of the Belk College Dean's Excellence Fund will have an immediate impact and allow Dean Jennifer Troyer to direct resources where they are most critically needed. Our most flexible resource supports student success through scholarships and life-changing engagement experiences. The fund also helps the college attract and retain top educators, and provides technology to support teaching and research.
The Clyde and Deon Ritchie Staff Award
The Clyde and Deon Ritchie Staff Award will recognize Belk College staff members who have exhibited passion and dedication to the college during their time at UNC Charlotte. This fund will be endowed, allowing us to recognize and award exceptional Belk College staff members for years to come.
