ALUMNI IMPACT REPORT JUNE 1, 2018- MAY 31, 2019
W H AT A Y E A R AT E LO N —
THANK YOU! What a year! Together we witnessed the inauguration of Elon’s ninth president, Dr. Connie Ledoux Book, and donors achieved our largest day of giving ever on March 5 for Elon Day 2019. Just one month later, we launched the Elon LEADS Campaign. It is the most ambitious and impactful fundraising effort in Elon's history. Finally, we closed out the year in May by setting a new Elon record with 26 percent alumni giving participation! Elon thrives because you continue to dedicate your time, talent and generosity. YOU make the difference between a great education and a life-changing experience. With gratitude, Brian Feeley ’03 Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
AT T E N D E V E N T S A N D S TAY I N V O LV E D. Elon connections continue to grow year after year as more of you engage with each other and your alma mater.
During 2018-19, more than 6,800 of you were active through: Regional chapter activities Elon athletic events Homecoming and reunions Evenings for Elon and Elon LEADS Campaign regional events Networking and professional development opportunities Your involvement builds Elon’s spirit of community and family.
V O LU N T E E R TO M A K E A DIFFERENCE. Elon is successful because of its expansive network of alumni volunteers.
2,174 alumni volunteers served as: Board and council members
Elon Day Champions
Reunion volunteers
Social Media Ambassadors
Peer Agents
Alumni 360 volunteers
Alumni volunteers help shape Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, as well as other events and programs.
ALUMNI GIVING S H A R E R E S O U R C E S TO G I V E B AC K . Your gifts not only change the course of a student’s life, they fuel the success of the Elon community. This year a record 26 percent of all undergraduate alumni—nearly 8,000 of you—made gifts to over 308 funds across the university.
25% 21%
22% 22%
22%
2013-14
2015-16
26%
23%
19% 19% 16% 2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2014-15
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
“Thank you so much for giving to Elon. I truly could not attend this amazing institution without scholarships. Elon has become my home.” — Jamie Snover ’20 All gifts count toward the Elon LEADS Campaign and help improve Elon’s national rankings, strengthening the value of your degree.
The 1889 Society honors donors who have given annually for two or more consecutive fiscal years. For more information, visit www.elon.edu/1889Society