North Carolina State University and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have set minimum giving levels for specific named gift opportunities. They are as follows:
Faculty Support
| Area of Support | Minimum Required Endowment |
|---|---|
| Deanship | $3,000,000 |
| Department Head | $2,000,000 |
| Faculty Chair | $2,500,000 |
| Named Distinguished Professorship | $1,000,000 |
| Faculty Award | $100,000 |
Student Support
| Area of Support | Minimum Required Endowment |
|---|---|
| Graduate Fellowships | $500,000 |
| Graduate Fellowship Fund | $150,000 |
| Caldwell Fellows Scholarship | $250,000 |
| Caldwell Program Fund | $100,000 |
| Caldwell Enrichment Fund | $50,000 |
| Caldwell Unrestricted Fund | $25,000 |
| Merit Awards Program Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Named Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Team Captain’s Endowment | $500,000 |
| Varsity Sport Position Scholarship | $250,000 |
| Sport Endowment | $125,000 |
Colleges and Academic Units
| Area of Support | Minimum Required Endowment |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Market Driven |
| Departments | Market Driven |
| Institutes, Programs, Centers | Market Driven |
General Endowment
| Area of Support | Minimum Required Endowment | Dean/Director Initiative Fund | $1,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Provost Initiative Fund | $1,500,000 |
| Chancellor Initiative Fund | $2,000,000 |
| Lecture Series | $100,000 |
| Library Funds | $25,000 |
| All Others | $25,000 |
For more information, email cals_foundation@ncsu.edu.