Auburn Alumni Association case statement

AUBURN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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ecause This is Auburn is a $1 billion campaign to propel our university forward through a renewed commitment to our students, a continued promise to our state, and a shared responsibility to the world.

As part of the overall campaign, the Auburn Alumni Association has committed to preserve and promote the university’s traditions, purposes, and growth with our fundraising goal of $9.4 million. These funds will significantly increase the number of scholarships awarded to Auburn students and offer them the opportunity to gain the valuable education and life experience that alumni cherish. Campaign funds also will provide engaging programs that foster and strengthen the relationship between our university and its alumni and friends.

TOTAL GOAL FOR THE AUBURN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION:

$9.4 million

“I invite you to develop a meaningful relationship with Auburn by supporting scholarships, ‘paying it forward’ so students can attend Auburn, obtain a great education, and live the memories that we all have been fortunate to experience.”

— Jack Fite ’85

President, Auburn Alumni Association

PRIORITIES

for the Auburn Alumni Association One of the hallmarks of the Auburn Alumni Association is our significant commitment to providing scholarship funding through our Auburn Clubs program, Auburn Alumni Association Scholars Endowment, Student Alumni Association, and other initiatives.

The association and its members take great pride in knowing that our collaborative efforts make a difference in the lives of Auburn students every day. Growing the number of scholarships we are able to offer, particularly through our Auburn Clubs program, makes up a major portion of our campaign goals.

We also take seriously our mission to strengthen the relationship between Auburn University and its alumni and friends. Meeting our campaign goals in the areas of membership, Auburn Clubs and programs will allow us to expand our membership base and offer more ways for alumni to stay engaged with Auburn and with one another.

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NEW AUBURN CLUBS

including development of global engagement

5,000 NEW MEMBERS

of the Auburn Alumni Association

50

NEW SCHOLARSHIPS

Auburn Clubs $4,000,000

funded by the Auburn Alumni Association Scholars Endowment and other initiatives

Membership $1,900,000

Scholarships $1,900,000

Programs $1,600,000

$4.4

MILLION GROWTH

in Auburn Alumni Association Scholars Endowment

Auburn Clubs The Auburn Clubs program is a national network of active alumni and friends, engaging approximately 28,000 individuals in club activities and programs.

Last year, our 90 clubs awarded more than 125 annual and endowed scholarships. Our campaign goal is designed to increase not only the number of scholarships, but also the number of clubs themselves, both throughout the United States and outside the country, where Auburn alumni are making a global impact. Engaged, involved alumni serve as recruiters for the university in their communities, leading to a stronger Auburn University and continuing the legacy of the Auburn Family.

$4 million

Membership

Scholarships

Programs

The Auburn Alumni Association is a member-based 501(c)3 organization funded by membership contributions, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and affinity program partners. The association’s membership base is one of the largest in the Southeastern Conference, standing strong at 43,000 members. Alumni and student membership contributions help fund association programs and provide critical funding for the Auburn Alumni Association Scholars Endowment. Our campaign goal seeks to increase our membership by 5,000 members.

The association hosts initiatives throughout the year for alumni and friends that generate scholarship funds, including the Alumni Walk paver program and the Circle of Excellence giving society, both of which help to fund the Auburn Alumni Association Scholars Endowment. Auburn Alumni Association scholarships also include the Golden Eagles Scholarship, Auburn Club Scholarships, the Student Alumni Association Annual Scholarship, and the Auburn Alumni Association PLUS Scholarship. Our initiatives provide a meaningful conduit for alumni and friends to support future generations of Auburn students.

The Auburn Alumni Association provides engaging programs that foster and strengthen the relationship between the university and its alumni and friends. Established programs include the Alumni Hospitality Tent for home football games, the Auburn Clubs program, and production of our quarterly, award-winning Auburn Magazine.

Campaign funding also allows us to create and expand programs such as Tiger Troops, which sends gifts to alumni serving in our military, and the Career Management Resources program, which offers free webinars and career advice to all alumni.

$1.9 million

$1.9 million

$1.6 million

Your gift to Auburn has

REAL IMPACT

“The Auburn Alumni PLUS Scholarship provided me the opportunity to complete my undergraduate degree at one of the best institutions in the nation.

I am blessed to be a part of such a supportive family. War Eagle!”

— Courtney Bass ’14

Elementary Education Former PLUS Scholarship recipient

One of the hallmarks of the Auburn Alumni Association is its significant commitment to providing scholarship funding. The association and its members take great pride in knowing that our collective efforts make a difference in the lives of Auburn students every day, as exhibited by these words from recent recipients: “Attending Auburn University has always been a dream of mine, and I am excited for this journey. It is an honor to be selected for the Auburn Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship.”

—Martha “Madge” Ellis, sophomore in architecture, Sylacauga, Ala. Alumni Scholars Endowment Scholarship recipient “The Student Alumni Association has given me great friends and memories, and I am thankful for this scholarship that is helping finance my Auburn experience.”

—Shannon Smith, senior in nutrition and dietetics, Jacksonville, Fla. Student Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient “The Charles D. Hudson Scholarship was crucial in laying the foundation for my college success. Thanks to generous donations, that scholarship was the sole reason I was able to attend Auburn University as an out-ofstate student. It allowed me to finish my first year successfully and set me up for my continuing education.”

—Ben Key, freshman in industrial and systems engineering, LaGrange, Ga. Recipient of the West Georgia Auburn Club’s Charles D. Hudson Memorial Scholarship

“I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully.”

These words from the Auburn Creed helped form the foundation of my career journey. Coming to Auburn was just the “first best” decision that I made. From the springboard provided by my Auburn engineering degree, I have been blessed to work and grow, in factories, offices, and boardrooms across the country. My Auburn degree opened many doors. By being a part of the Auburn Alumni Association, I always found a local Auburn Club and a family that shared my passions and values, no matter where my career took me.

“I am privileged to be able to give back to Auburn a small portion of what she gave to me.”

—Bill Stone ’85

Electrical Engineering

Now, I am privileged to be able to give back to Auburn a small portion of what she gave to me. I choose to give to the Auburn Alumni Association via the Circle of Excellence program and to the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering through the Engineering Eagles program. By giving to the Auburn Alumni Association, I play a role in providing scholarships to the young men and women who are the future of Auburn University, and our Auburn Family.

“And because Auburn men and women believe in these things, I believe in Auburn and love it.”

Auburn Alumni Association 317 South College Street, Auburn, Alabama 36849 (334) 844-2586 www.aualum.org B E C AU S E@AU B U R N . E D U | B E C AU S E . AU B U R N . E D U Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.