Make your mark on the future of textiles by investing in the next generation of leaders!
On March 25, 2026, you can join our Wilson College of Textiles community in #GivingPack.
Join us in #GivingPack on March 25, 2026
Through donor support on Day of Giving and beyond, the Wilson College of Textiles can continue to drive our industry’s most significant advancements — from the playing field to the runway, shielding first responders from danger or even shoring up a human heart.
Your support on Day of Giving will empower the Wilson College of Textiles to:
▸ award life-changing scholarships to the next generation of textile leaders ▸ offer our students an unparalleled, hands-on education ▸ recruit world-class faculty and staff who are experts in their fields ▸ conduct groundbreaking research that tackles society’s greatest challenges
Let’s uncover a tomorrow that’s brighter than ever, together. Please join us on March 25 to invest in our Wolfpack, our college, our university and our vision for the future.
What is Day of Giving?
NC State Day of Giving is an annual, daylong fundraising event.
For 24 hours, the Wolfpack comes together to help NC State achieve more: creating greater opportunities, providing broader educational access, fostering bolder visions and conducting more innovative research. The collaboration on Day of Giving shows how much we can achieve together.
“Day of Giving represents something greater than oneself. It’s a community united with a common goal to assist students through financial aid and support research and development to advance our college.”
Zain Khan ’10, ’16
Vice president of commercial at Everra (formerly Stein Fibers)
Why should I make a gift on Day of Giving?
Our story is interwoven with that of NC State, North Carolina and the country.
When you give to the Wilson College of Textiles, you foster student talent, fuel research excellence, bolster essential programs and drive the continued success of the textile industry.
And you can help us sustain our most valuable asset: our students.
In the video below, you’ll hear from three members of our Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council — Claire Henson ’22, ’23, Abby Ellis ’15 and Meredith Gaskill ’24 — about why they support their alma mater on Day of Giving.
How do I get involved?
There are a variety of ways that our alumni, students, staff, faculty, donors, industry partners and friends can support the Wilson College of Textiles on Day of Giving.
Use the list below to find simple ways you can make a difference.
Not sure what to say when asking your network to support our college on Day of Giving? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with email, text and social media templates.
Make a greater impact by supporting our priorities
Make a gift of $10 or more on Day of Giving to support the Wilson College of Textiles. Below, you’ll see a list of four of our college’s priority funds — these funds will allow you to make an even greater impact.
Dean’s Textiles Innovation Fund
The Dean’s Textiles Innovation Fund was created to empower the dean of the Wilson College of Textiles to provide financial assistance to areas with the most critical need, as quickly as possible.
From helping students who are facing emergency hardship caused by the loss of a parent to providing faculty with the support needed to present their research at international conferences, the Dean’s Textiles Innovation Fund has helped meet the college’s most immediate needs. Areas of priority include:
Student, faculty and staff development
Tutoring support for all students in the college
Hosting educational seminars; travel to top industry conferences
The retention of talented faculty
Innovative new programs
Facility enhancements
With your help, the Dean’s Textiles Innovation Fund can continue to immediately address the college’s areas of greatest need.
Wilson for Life Endowment (NEW this year!)
Established by Dean David Hinks, this new endowment will provide support for undergraduate Textiles students from low- or middle-income households. Fund uses may include:
Scholarships
Study abroad
Enrichment activities
Other high-impact experiences
This new endowment is especially important because these are the students most likely to have student loan debt, as they are not eligible for grant funding.
TATM Enhancement Fund
The Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (TATM) in the Wilson College of Textiles offers an unparalleled textile and fashion education to students who are shaping the future.
With support from the TATM Enhancement Fund, the department can continue to prepare the next generation of leaders for careers in the textile, apparel, home, furniture, fashion and retail industries. The fund empowers the department head to:
Recruit new faculty
Provide program support
Invest in groundbreaking research
So much more!
With your help, TATM will remain at the forefront of innovation!
TECS Enhancement Fund
As a global leader in chemistry, color science and engineering of polymers, fibers and textiles, the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science (TECS) in the Wilson College of Textiles ignites innovation and discovery among students, faculty and staff.
The TECS Enhancement Fund empowers the department head to:
Support innovative teaching
Recruit talented new faculty
Provide program support
So much more!
Your gift will have a lasting impact on the continued success of TECS!
“I feel that this college has invested so much in me. Now that I am able, I like to give back so current and future students have the same rewarding experience that I had.”
Januka Budhathoki-Uprety ’12
Assistant professor of textile engineering, chemistry and science
Support the college and win swag as a Pack Leader
Pack Leaders are enthusiastic alumni, family members and friends of NC State who want to ignite that passion for our university in others.
To make it even more exciting, you’ll also win big! Inspire more people to give through your giving link to win exclusive Pack Leader swag.
3 donors: Pennant and pin 5 donors: Socks produced by Wilson College of Textiles 10 donors: Tote bag
“Gifts made on Day of Giving allow us to remain agile in meeting our students’ unique needs and investing in their future.”
Michael Ward
Executive director of the North Carolina Textile Foundation
Win swag (or hockey tickets) as a social media ambassador
If you participate in two (2) social media challenges and share two (2) of the Wilson College of Textiles’ social media posts on Day of Giving, you will win Day of Giving swag!
Want to win an even bigger prize? Participate in four (4) social media challenges and share four (4) of the college’s social media posts to be entered into a raffle to win four tickets to a Carolina Hurricanes hockey game in March.
