Annual giving societies

Annual giving societies recognize the loyal contributions from Carolina’s alumni and friends. Your annual gift is an investment in Carolina’s students, faculty and staff. It provides the vital resources to meet the needs of the University today and ensure its success tomorrow.

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Carolina Bell Ringers

Membership in the Carolina Bell Ringers requires donors to have made gifts in the most recent two consecutive academic years. We welcome anyone to join, both alumni and other friends of Carolina. Your gift may be designated to The Carolina Fund or to any school, academic program or department of the University. 

To maintain your Bell Ringers membership, simply give any amount between July 1 and June 30 of an academic year. There is no minimum gift to continue your membership. 

As a token of gratitude, you’ll receive an exclusive Bell Ringers tech tag/sticker so you can carry your Carolina pride with you wherever you go! 

For more information on membership, contact the Annual Giving team. 

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Chancellor’s Club

Your annual giving of $2000 or more to Carolina reflect the depth of your affinity for this great university, and your support helps it become even better. Undergraduates of the last 5 years can quality with a gift of $500 or more. Undergraduates of the last 10 years can quality with a gift of $1000 or more. The most generous among you who give each year qualify for membership in our Chancellor’s Club. 

Benefits of Membership:

  • a specially designed thank-you gift.
  • special invitations to campus and regional events.
  • school or unit giving recognition as appropriate.