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Foundation Board

Dedicated leaders who believe in the power of philanthropy to transform lives through education.

The Role of the Foundation Board

As the governing board of the UNCW Foundation, members:

  • provide strategic oversight to help ensure the Foundation fulfills its mission in support of UNCW;
  • bring professional expertise, philanthropic leadership and community perspective to their service; and
  • help strengthen relationships and private support for the university.

Board Member Experience

Board service extends beyond formal meetings. Throughout the year, members engage directly with university leaders, faculty and students to gain a deeper understanding of UNCW's programs, priorities and impact.

Foundation Board members with UNCW Chancellor
Foundation Board exploration of Esports at UNCW
Foundation Board members exploring CHHS labs
Foundation Board members exploring CMS
Foundation Board exploring CMS
Foundation Board members playing during Esports tour

UNCW Foundation

As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the UNCW Foundation has worked in partnership with the university for more than six decades to:

  • receive and steward charitable gifts, including real estate and selected non-cash assets, and facilitate certain transactions, such as property acquisitions on behalf of the university; and
  • provide flexible philanthropic resources to support scholarships, academic programs and strategic priorities while responding to emerging needs and opportunities.

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UNCW Foundation Events
The UNCW Foundation hosts select events that bring together donors, university leaders and members of the UNCW community in support of the university's philanthropic mission.

Foundation Board Members

  • Jerry Allsbrook '82
  • Alison Baringer '04
  • Diane Becton
  • Jody Burke '85
  • Steve Byrd
  • Wilma Daniels
  • Craig Davis
  • Nina Duff '15, '22M
  • John Gardner
  • Holly Grange
  • Gidget Kidd '91
  • Joe Kittinger
  • Mercela Lauria-White '22M

 

  • Jenn Mertus '95
  • Amanda Miars
  • Kim Nelson
  • Carlos Parajon
  • Gabriel Rich
  • Margaret Robinson
  • Sandy Spiers
  • Laura Tayloe
  • Grey Vick
  • Steve Wells
  • Steve Wheeless
  • Marian Wright
Questions?

Get in Touch

Eddie Stuart
Vice Chancellor, University Advancement
Executive Director, UNCW Foundation
  910.962.3626
  stuarte@uncw.edu


Katie Deming
Assistant Director, Advancement Boards
  910.962.2144
  demingk@uncw.edu