What is Phoenix Give Back?

Phoenix Give Back is a student-led committee dedicated to fostering philanthropic involvement and education at Elon University. Our mission is to inspire a culture of generosity and lifelong engagement. By empowering students to contribute to the areas of campus that have enriched their own Elon experience, we aim to make a lasting, positive impact on our university community.

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On Venmo, include your full name, class year, and what you want your gift to support.

FAQ

What's the background on Phoenix Give Back?

For over 100 years, Elon students have been dedicated to giving back to their university. What began as contributions for campus beautification has evolved into  support for scholarships, study abroad programs and a wide array of impactful initiatives. Today, students contribute to over 100 campus funds annually, continuing a legacy of generosity and support for future Phoenix. These efforts are now called Phoenix Give Back.

*Source: Elon College: It’s History and Traditions by Durward Stokes

How can I get involved?

The Phoenix Give Back leadership committee welcomes volunteers on a rolling basis. Please contact Sadie Wiswall ’24, Coordinator of Annual Giving, at swiswall@elon.edu to learn more about this important leadership opportunity and the many perks it offers!

How can I make my gift?

You can give online using our website, or give using @ElonGiving on Venmo. On Venmo, include your name, class year (if you’re an alum), and where you’d like your gift go on campus (for example, Elon’s Greatest Needs, Elon Athletics, an academic school or department, etc.).

You can also call us to make a credit card gift over the phone! Call Elon toll-free at 877.784.ELON (3566).

Where can I give?

You decide exactly where your gift goes. Yes, really! You choose which part of campus you want to support. With hundreds of different funds to choose from, find what matters most to you and make your impact there.

Examples include: Your major, your fav. student org, scholarships, Phoenix Club and much more.

How does my donation make a difference?

Every gift, regardless of size, significantly enhances the Elon experience for all students. Your contributions fund scholarships, enrich academic programs, support student activities, and much more! Truly, every dollar counts.

Isn't my tuition enough?

Tuition covers just 80% of your Elon experience and donors bridge the gap. The other 20% is fueled by the generous support from Elon alumni, students, parents, grandparents, corporations/foundations, faculty/staff and friends.

Tuition makes Elon function, while private gifts make your experience transformational. Without it, you would not have many of that opportunities that enrich your time here.

With donor funds, your friend gets to study abroad and your roommate to present their research. With donor funds, your fav. student org. can host speakers and events. And with donor funds, your BFF gets to attend Elon when they never thought it would be possible. Donor support makes all of this and more happen.

What about Senior Bricks?

Seniors can set up a brick gift here, and remain part of Elon’s beautiful campus forever with a personally engraved brick Under the Oaks!

Bricks for the class of 2025 will be available starting September 1! To learn more about bricks, click here.

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