Creating Life-Changing Opportunities

Every contribution directly impacts a student’s journey from potential to professional

Creating Life-Changing Opportunities

Every contribution directly impacts a student’s journey from potential to professional

Transform Lives Through Agriculture

Your investment grows more then just food. It cultivates careers, transforms communities, and feeds the future. Join us in following Dr. Carver’s legacy of innovation and impact.

Build Tomorrow’s Food Leaders With Us

Giving Program: Monthly, One Time, or Volunteer

Every Gift Matters!

Angela and girl in science class

Ways to Give

One-Time Giving

  • Online: Secure credit card processing
  • Check: Mail to GWCFRI Development Office
  • Phone: Call (704)221-3578 to donate
  • In-Person: Visit our campus development office

Development Office:
740 West 5th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Planned Giving:

  • Bequests: Include GWCFRI in your will
  • Life Insurance: Name GWCFRI as beneficiary
  • Retirement Accounts: Direct IRA distributions
  • Appreciated Assets: Donate stocks or property

Corporate Matching:

Double your impact! Many employers match charitable donations. Check if your company participates in matching gift programs.

$25/month – Foundation Builder

  • Quarterly impact updates
  • Exclusive donor newsletter
  • Annual appreciation event invitation
  • Student thank-you letters

$50/month – Opportunity Creator

  • Everything from 25/m, plus:
  • Behind-the-scenes facility tours
  • Meet-and-greet with students and faculty
  • Priority event seating
  • Donor recognition wall listing

$100/month – Dream Enabler

  • Everything from 50/m, plus:
  • Annual scholarship recipient meeting
  • VIP donor appreciation dinner
  • Naming opportunity for equipment/space
  • Custom impact reports

$250/month – Future Champion

  • Everything from 100/m, plus:
  • Advisory committee invitation
  • Exclusive donor events
  • Legacy society membership
  • Permanent recognition opportunities

Share Your Expertise. Give Your Time. Volunteer.

Ways to Support

Help the next generation discover a future in food science – where curiosity meets career opportunity, solves problems and sustainably feeds communities and future generations

Ian Teaching a Class

Amplify Your Impact

Social Sharing Integration

Use your voice on social media to inspire others and help us expand our reach.

Social Sharing

Craft Your Caption:

“I just supported @GWCFRI because education transforms lives and communities. Join me in building tomorrow’s workforce! #GWCFRIImpact #EducationMatters #CommunityStrong”

Share Your Story:

  • Why you support GWCFRI
  • Your connection to technical education
  • The impact you’ve witnessed
  • Your vision for the community’s future

Use These Hashtags:

  • #GWCFRISupporter
  • #TechnicalEducation
  • #WorkforceDevelopment
  • #CommunityImpact
  • #StudentSuccess
  • #FutureReady

Ready To Transform Lives Through Education?

Choose your impact level and join hundreds of community members who believe in the power of technical education to change lives, strengthen families, and build our economic future.

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