For the 10th time in the past 17 years, a national organization that supports educational advancement efforts has honored the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for its fund-raising success.
For the 10th time in the past 17 years, a national organization that supports educational advancement efforts has honored the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for its fund-raising success.
No other university – public or private – can match that record.
UNC has received a 2009 CASE-WealthEngine Award for Educational Fundraising in the category of “Overall Performance.” CASE stands for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, which works with educational institutions to enhance their alumni relations, communications and development efforts.
“Coming amid the current economic climate, this news provides a great boost and attests to the leadership of our chancellor, Holden Thorp,” said Matt Kupec, UNC’s vice chancellor for University Advancement. “Our development staff, volunteers, faculty and administrators continue to work hard for Carolina, and our donors continue to support UNC’s mission and future.”
In 2009, 1,029 higher education institutions were eligible for consideration for a CASE award. An independent data analyst narrowed the field to 450 institutions. Out of those 450 colleges and universities, 66 higher education institutions won an award (40 in Overall Performance and 29 in Overall Improvement, with three of those winning both).
The CASE awards are based on the analysis of a panel of peer institution judges who evaluate three years of fund-raising data supplied by each school. Institutions do not apply for the awards. Judging is blind and completely data-driven.
Development Communications contact: Scott Ragland, (919) 962-0027, scott_ragland@unc.edu