About

The Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is an academic center in Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences that inspires its participants to discover their purpose through learning, giving, and growing.

Our programs focus on financial wellness, philanthropic engagement, and nonprofit studies, empowering all generations to leave an enduring legacy.

We enable individuals to LEARN financial responsibility, philanthropy, and nonprofit capacity building education through mentoring, outreach, and teaching.

We empower individuals to GIVE their time, talent, and treasure so they can make a difference in the world.

We inspire individuals to GROW as learners, leaders, and givers, enriching their lives while building a stronger society.

Cary Center team members work with the Department of Consumer and Design Sciences to provide instruction in the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies major and minor.

Constructed in 1848, The Halliday Cary Pick House is the national headquarters for the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies. The house and many of its contents were gifted to the College of Human Sciences in 2011 by Mrs. Frances Pick Dillard and family.

The Halliday Cary Pick House is one of the oldest remaining homes in the City of Auburn. Dr. Charles Allen Cary, founding Dean of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine, purchased the house in 1897. Members of the Cary family lived in the house until 2006 when Dr. Cary's daughter, Alice Cary Pick Gibson, died at age 101.

Because of its structural integrity, the Halliday Cary Pick House was selected by the Advisory Committee of the Historic American Building Survey as possessing exceptional historic or architectural interest and being worthy of most careful preservation for the benefit of the future generations. This record and condition has been deposited for permanent reference in the Library of Congress.

Financial support is essential to the Cary Center’s existence. Without philanthropic and grant support, the Cary Center would not be able to operate or produce programming.

We invite you to support the Cary Center and our various programs by pledging to contribute to our efforts.

Please click HERE to make a gift or contact our office at 334-844-9199 to discuss giving options. Thank you for considering supporting the work that we do!