Thanks to the generosity of faculty, staff and other donors, Ever Elon: The Campaign for the Future of Our University has passed the $95 million mark toward the $100 million goal. This historic campaign, the largest in Elon’s history and the first to focus primarily on endowment building, has transformed student learning and facilities and added significant resources for faculty development.
Gifts from donors have created more than 180 new endowed scholarships. Approximately 25 percent of those scholarships support study abroad opportunities for students. More than $2.5 million has been raised to support the Elon Academy academic enrichment program for Alamance County high school students and more than $5 million has been added to support faculty development, including summer research opportunities and new professorships in the School of Law and Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. Impressive gains have been made in annual and planned giving. Estate and other planned gifts represent about 20 percent of the campaign total and will play a crucial role in securing Elon’s future.
Several capital projects have been completed during the campaign, including Lindner Hall in the Academic Village, Alumni Field House, Phase I of Alumni Gymnasium renovations, W. Cecil Worsley III Golf Training Center and renovations to Latham Baseball Park. Work continues to complete fundraising for the Numen Lumen Pavilion, which will be the sixth and final pavilion in the Academic Village and house the new multi-faith center.
Faculty and staff have played an important role in the success of the campaign. The 2010-11 Faculty/Staff Campaign was Elon’s most successful annual giving drive among employees. A record 60 percent of faculty and staff contributed more than $310,000 to the university. The 2011-12 Faculty/Staff Campaign kicks off later this fall with a goal of 65 percent participation.
There is still time to be part of Ever Elon. All gifts to the university made by Dec. 31 will count toward the campaign total. Click here to make your gift. Thank you!
By Jaleh Hagigh
University Advancement staff
Recent Gifts and Pledges of $10,000 or More
To view the latest list of donors, please click this link and use your full email address (name@elon.edu) and password to access the PDF file.