The Parents Fund is an invaluable resource that supports both student life and services for the Carolina Parents Association.  Generous gifts from parents, alumni and friends create the margin of excellence that distinguishes the University’s programs for students and parents.

The Parents Fund is for Our Students ….Opportunities and experiences are made available to students that might no otherwise be possible.  The Parents Fund continues to be a vital support for the Student Opportunity Fund, which provides grants to student organizations through the Carolina Union.  It also channels money into the Student Life Enhancement Fund, which offers grants for students through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.  Students not only benefit from the programs that are supported by the grants, but they also learn about finance and grants while participating in the application process.

The Parents Fund Supports the Carolina Parents Association … Gifts to the Parents Fund make free membership in the Carolina Parents Association possible for all parents.  Services provided to parents by the Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs are not funded by the state, thus, many of the programs, publications and services for parents and families are made possible through the Parents Fund,

Being a part of the Carolina Parents Association you do make a difference…being informed and getting involved.  Time will go by quickly and before you realize it; your student will go from being an eager new student on campus to wearing a blue cap and gown on graduation day.  Enjoy this journey with your student to the fullest.

Last year, parents, alumni and friends of the University, generously contributed more then $170,000 which was used to support many programs and initiatives.  Below are a few examples of programs that directly benefited from the Parents Fund.  For a more detailed list, please refer to your Carolina Parents & Family Handbook, under the tab Carolina Parents Association.  We appreciate your continued support and generosity.

Carolina Family Magazine through Parent Programs
The parents of every undergraduate student (more than 16,000 households) receive this publication each semester. It features many great articles on departments, events, and opportunities across campus.

Carolina Parents & Family Handbook 2009-2010
The Parent of first-year and transfer students receive a hard copy of this invaluable guide during summer orientation. The annually-updated version is also available online.

Career Services
Grant money from Parents Fund and the Parent Council Grant Fund supported the development of Optimal Resume, a Web-based system students can use to create professional resumes appropriate for job and internship applications.

The Writing Center
Funds provided money for the Online Tutor. This system gives an alternative method for students to get feedback on papers when they cannot attend walk-in hours.

To Make a Gift to the Parents Fund

If you would like to make an online gift to the Parents Fund via credit card, bank draft, stock, etc., please visit Giving to Carolina (link http://giving.unc.edu/gift) and follow the instructions.  Each step will easily walk you through the process. Be sure to select the following:

1. University Designation:  Division of Student Affairs
2. University Fund:  Parents Fund (0615) or, you may select another Division of Student Affairs fund if desired.

If you prefer to make a contribution to the Parents Fund by check, please visit Giving to Carolina and select “Check” which will provide you with a form to complete and mail in with your check.

Please Note:  You can enhance your contribution with an Employer Match Gift form.  Check with your employer to see if there is a Matching Gift Program available to double or triple your gift to Carolina. 

If making a contribution online, you can complete the matching gift form for your employer at that time.

If you are sending in a check for your contribution, be sure to include the necessary Matching Gift form(s) and/or paperwork from your employer to:

Office of University Advancement
Attn:  Gift Processing
208 West Franklin Street
CB #6100
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-6100