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ABOUT UNC HEALTH FOUNDATION

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UNC Health Foundation is the philanthropic partner for UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine, connecting the generosity of donors with opportunities to accelerate discovery and expand access to exceptional care across North Carolina and beyond.

Gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations help fund breakthrough research, train future health leaders, and build the places and programs that provide highly skilled care to our communities. When people come together to invest in health, the impact extends far beyond a single gift. Together, this work improves health across our state and changes countless lives.

Thank you for being here—and for joining us in shaping the future of health. 

MISSION STATEMENT

At UNC Health Foundation, we inspire philanthropic support for UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine that transforms healthcare and provides hope to people of North Carolina and communities around the world.

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What We Do

Our teams and partners work across UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine to turn the compassion and commitment of our donors into meaningful impact. Learn more about how this work comes to life through the teams described below, and across this website, including areas to support, ways to give, and impact stories.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our board provides strategic leadership, strengthens community connections, and champions philanthropy in support of our mission.

DEVELOPMENT

Our development teams partner closely with donors to align their giving with the greatest needs and opportunities.

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ANNUAL GIVING

Through digital and direct mail outreach, our annual giving team engages a broad community of supporters to sustain and grow strategic areas across UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine.

EVENTS

Events bring people together to connect, learn, and invest in the future of healthcare. Our events team creates experiences that highlight the people and programs behind exceptional care at UNC Health—and inspires support to advance health and give hope.

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DEDICATED TO DONOR SERVICE

From gift acknowledgments and financial reporting, to donor communications and impact stories, our teams ensure the integrity of this mission and the highest level of donor service at every stage of the giving journey.

We invite you to explore more and to discover how you can be part of this life-changing work.