Parent Opportunity Fund

A well-rounded college experience extends beyond the academic excellence offered within UNCW’s classrooms. The Parent Opportunity Fund provides students with opportunities to explore new ideas and interests, develop leadership skills and provides activities to foster friendships in a safe and healthy environment.  With tuition and fees only covering about 30% of a UNCW education, the Chancellor allocates gifts to the Parent Opportunity Fund to support initiatives like:

 

  • UNCWeekend programming that provides a variety of both on and off campus activities like bowling, bingo, laser tag and more

 

  • Annual Seahawk Student Leadership Conference which focuses on personal and organizational leadership, social justice and navigating a career path

 

  • Diverse speakers series and cultural events, like Chinese New Year celebrations, that expose students to new cultures so that they can become successful global citizens

 

  • Career service offerings like internship fairs and resume review workshops

 

 

Parent Participation Challenge

If 200 parents (of current students) make a gift of any amount, to any area of the University, $5,000 will be allocated to the Parent Opportunity Fund.

Seahawk Nation
Rank State Gifts
1 NC 35
2 MD 2
3 NJ 1
Success!
New Goal Announced!
Chancellor Sartarelli will give $2,500 if Seahawks reach a new goal of 1,600 donors. Plus, there are thousands of dollars still up for grabs through active challenges and matches.
Completed
Success!
$24 Increase
In honor of the Give More in 24 Challenge, once we reach 1,440 donors, every donor will have their gift increased by $24. See the FAQ for more details.
Completed
$500
First Challenge Gift
Set your alarm for 7:59 a.m.! The first donor to participate in the Give More in 24 Challenge will have the opportunity to allocate $500 in challenge funds to the area they choose.
1 / 1 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Alumni Class Leaderboard
See which graduating class drums up the most donors during the challenge.
Class Year
Rank Answer Gifts
1 2018 28
2 2013 25
3 2012 23
4 2017 23
5 2016 23
6 2010 20
7 2004 19
8 2006 17
9 2003 17
10 2005 17
11 2014 16
12 1996 14
13 2019 14
14 1995 14
15 2009 13
16 2007 12
17 2002 11
18 1994 11
19 1999 10
20 1993 10
21 2011 10
22 1991 10
23 1988 10
24 1990 9
25 1998 9
26 1985 9
27 2008 9
28 2015 9
29 1986 9
30 1992 7
31 2000 7
32 1997 7
33 2001 6
34 1984 5
35 1989 5
36 1979 5
37 1982 5
38 1987 4
39 1981 4
40 1976 4
41 1972 2
42 1977 2
43 1978 2
44 1974 2
45 1971 2
46 1975 2
47 1970 1
48 2021 1
49 1983 1
50 1966 1
51 1980 1
52 1968 1
53 1965 1
54 1963 1
55 1973 1
56 1947 1
57 1961 1
Ended
$1,000
Alumni Board of Directors Challenge
If 400 alumni make a gift of any amount, to any area of the University, the Alumni Association will allocate $1,000 to the UNCW Fund which helps address the university's greatest needs.
400 / 400 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Don and Ingrid Reid Student Challenge
If 24 students make a gift before noon on April 9th, Don and Ingrid Reid will give $1,000 to the Parent Opportunity Fund which benefits the student experience.
24 / 24 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Janet Newton and Sean Cahill Student Challenge
If 24 students make a gift between noon and 5 pm on April 9th, Janet Newton and Sean Cahill will give $1,000 to the Parent Opportunity Fund which benefits the student experience.
24 / 24 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Parent Participation Challenge
If 200 parents (of current students) make a gift of any amount, to any area of the University, $5,000 will be allocated to the Parent Opportunity Fund.
200 / 200 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Employee Participation Challenge
If 200 current faculty and staff participate in the challenge, $2,500 will be allocated to Randall Library. UNCW employees can give any amount, to any area to be counted.
200 / 200 Gifts
Completed
Success!
#UNCW24 Throwback Photo Challenge
Share your favorite photos and memories from your time at UNCW on social media using #UNCW24. One lucky Seahawk will be selected and will have the chance to allocate $100 to anywhere on campus!
Completed
Success!
#UNCW24 Baby and Fur-Baby Photo Challenge
Start their modeling career early and share a photo of your future Seahawk or pet rocking their UNCW gear. One lucky Seahawk will be selected and will have the chance to allocate $100 to anywhere on campus!
Completed
$500
409th Gift
4/09 - What a day to be a Seahawk! The donor who makes the 409th gift on April 9, will be invited to allocate $500 in challenge funds to the area of their choice.
409 / 409 Gifts
Completed
$500
910th Gift
910 = ILM! The donor who makes the 910th gift on April 9 will be called upon to allocate $500 in challenge funds to the area of their choice.
910 / 910 Gifts
Completed
$500
1,440th Gift
1,440 donors in one day is the goal for this year's challenge! That’s one donor per minute! Whoever clocks in with the 1,440th gift on April 9, will be able to allocate $500 in challenge funds.
1,440 / 1,440 Gifts
Completed
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Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at giving@uncw.edu.

Areas to Support
UNCW's Greatest Needs (UNCW Fund) Athletics (Seahawk Club) Cameron School of Business College of Arts and Sciences College of Health and Human Services Watson College of Education Global Support Research and Innovation Scholarships Diversity and Inclusion Parent Opportunity Fund Military Affairs Community Engagement Student Life Student Org and Sports Club Competition

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