Alumni, parents and friends invest in scholarships and other university priorities as part of the Elon LEADS Campaign.
Elon has closed the books on another record fiscal year, thanks to its growing community of donors.
During the 2018-19 fiscal year, donors made a direct impact on many parts of Elon’s campus. Many gifts supported the four key priorities of the Elon LEADS Campaign:
- Scholarships for graduates the world needs
- Access to engaged learning opportunities
- Support for faculty and staff mentors who matter
- Investing in Elon’s iconic learning environment
Elon’s generous community of donors achieved the following highlights from June 1, 2018, to May 31, 2019:
Since the campaign began, more than 23,000 donors have raised $171 million toward the campaign’s $250 million goal. All gifts to the university count in the campaign, regardless of size or designation.
Alumni giving grew to a record 26 percent, with nearly 8,000 alumni donors making a gift to their alma mater. The alumni giving rate has increased by 10 points in the last decade. It is based on how manyalumni make gifts of any size for the year, and it’s a key factor in Elon’s national rankings.
Faculty and staff giving climbed two percentage points to reach 80 percent, exceeding all previous records. Elon’s faculty and staff giving rate is among the highest in the nation.
More than 780 members of the Class of 2019 took part in the Elon tradition of making their senior class gift, breaking the record for the number of senior donors who made their gift. The Class of 2019 ended the year with 56 percent participation – giving about $24,000 back to Elon.
Total support for Elon’s endowment, capital projects and annual fundsreached close to $24 million.
Thank you to Elon alumni, parents, friends and students who gave back to the university during the 18-19 fiscal year. Your generosity makes a difference.