Support Elon Students Your Way

There are 4 ways to easily and quickly make your gift to any campus designation (Elon’s Greatest Needs, athletics, scholarships and more).

Make your credit card gift on Elon’s secure giving site. You can make a one-time gift or set up a monthly or annual recurring gift.

Give via Venmo @ElonGiving. Include your name, class year (if you’re an alum), and where you’d like your gift go on campus (Elon’s Greatest Needs, Elon Athletics, an academic school or department, etc.).

Make a credit card gift over the phone by calling Elon toll-free at 877.784.ELON (3566).

Mail your check to:
Office of University Advancement
2600 Campus Box
Elon, NC 27244

Please note: Checks must be postmarked Dec. 31 or earlier to be tax deductible for 2024, and must subsequently clear the bank.

Other Ways to Give

Matching Gifts

Maximize your impact! If you or your spouse works for a company with a matching gift program, your annual donation to Elon could double or triple.

With questions, please contact (336) 278-7451 or giving@elon.edu.

Donor Advised Funds

It’s easy to support Elon students by making a contribution through your Donor Advised Fund. Simply recommend Elon University for a grant to the designation of your choice. Be sure to email giving@elon.edu to let us know your gift is on the way.

Recurring Gifts

A recurring gift is an easy way to make a big impact while staying within your budget and working with your schedule. Set it and forget it! Recurring gifts donors automatically become members of The 1889 Society.

To stop, adjust or ask questions about your recurring gift, please contact (336) 278-7451 or giving@elon.edu.

Estate and Other Planned Gifts

Plan for your legacy at Elon! By including Elon in your will or making other planned gifts, you secure your future, provide for your loved ones and leave a lasting impact. These gifts, recognized through our Order of the Oak society, allow you to preserve assets during your lifetime and create a meaningful legacy at Elon.

For more information, please visit our website or contact Brian Feeley ’03, Assistant Vice President of Planned Giving, at (336) 278-7474 or bfeeley@elon.edu.

Gifts of Stocks, Bonds or other Securities

Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds or other securities allow you to make a substantial gift to Elon at minimal cost. You will receive a tax deduction based on the value of the security on the date of the gift. With long-term appreciated securities (those held longer than 12 months), you will receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair-market value of your gift and avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation.

Gifts of Real Estate

Give back and reduce your tax liability with real estate gifts to support Elon students! Donating property or a percentage of it can help you avoid capital gains tax, reduce current income tax, and minimize future federal estate taxes. Explore life income gifts for potential income boosts, or deed property, like vacation homes, to Elon while retaining the lifetime right to occupy it. Note that real estate gifts must meet specific criteria and be approved by Elon’s Board of Trustees.

  • If you wish to donate real estate to Elon, please contact Brian Baker, Associate Vice President for University Advancement and Director of Principal Gifts, at (336) 278-7453 or bbaker7@elon.edu.

Payroll Deduction

A payroll deduction gift is an easy way to make a big impact while staying within your budget and working with your schedule. Set it and forget it! Elon employees can make their gifts to the university through electronic payroll deduction. Existing payroll deductions automatically roll over at the end of each fiscal year for your convenience.