More than 750 members of the Class of 2018 supported Elon with a senior class gift.
Throughout the year, Elon seniors were given the opportunity to participate in the Elon tradition of senior class giving.
While a gift of $20.18 in honor of their class year was encouraged, gifts of any size to any area of campus were accepted.
The class of 2018 ended their year with 56 percent participation, a 23 percent increase from just five years ago. Additionally, the more than $14,000 raised will support various areas across campus, allowing for the continued success and development of future Elon students.
The senior class giving committee, led by co-chairs Helen Leahy ’18 and Evan Seder ’18 hosted many events throughout the year, from a senior year kickoff celebration in August, to a donors-only reception with President Connie Ledoux Book during Senior Week.
Students serving on the committee worked to educate peers on the importance of private donations to the university, stressing that a senior class gift is the foundation of successful university philanthropy. Because of this, all senior donors immediately became members of The 1889 Society, Elon’s loyal giving society.
To see a complete list of senior donors, and to learn more about senior class giving, please visit www.elon.edu/seniorclassgiving.