RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) — The Independent College Fund of North Carolina (ICFNC), the fundraising arm of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU), has completed 2025–2026 campaign, securing more than $2.1 million in support of North Carolina’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities.
ICFNC has officially surpassed the $100 million mark in total philanthropic revenue raised since its founding in 1953. The 2025–2026 total includes $425,466.32 for student scholarships, $493,018.26 in programmatic grant support, and $1,206,696 in vital in-kind donations.
“Reaching the $100 million milestone is a testament to more than seven decades of outstanding generosity from our corporate, foundation, and individual partners,” said NCICU President Dr. A. Hope Williams in a news release. “These sustained investments are transforming the lives of students and ensuring that our independent campuses remain premier engines for North Carolina’s future workforce.”
The impact of this year’s funding spans critical priorities across the sector, driving innovative academic pathways, strengthening financial aid, and advancing technology infrastructure.
“Our donors continue to fuel innovation and expand accessibility across North Carolina’s independent higher education sector,” said Colleen Kinser, Director of the Independent College Fund of North Carolina. “From integrating cutting-edge technology like generative artificial intelligence to building seamless transfer pathways, this campaign positions our institutions at the forefront of academic excellence.”