PARENT AND GRANDPARENT 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 Elon donors achieved our largest day of giving 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. 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, Jozi Snowberger ’07 Senior Director of Parent Engagement
AT T E N D E V E N T S A N D S TAY I N V O LV E D.
More than 2,500 of you engaged with Elon during 2018-19 through: Summer welcome events Family Weekend Evenings for Elon and Elon LEADS Campaign regional events Admissions events Career development programs
“[At our summer welcome event] the students had a good time together and the parents enjoyed being able to ask questions and meet other families in the same boat.” — Robbie and Shawn Ellsworth P’20
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 volunteers.
539 parent and grandparent volunteers served in many ways: Board and council members
Elon Family Ambassadors
Elon Day Champions
Hosts for regional events
Elon LEADS Campaign regional committee volunteers
Parents and families help shape programs and share the Elon story.
S H A R E R E S O U R C E S TO M A K E THE DIFFERENCE.
Your gifts provide critical resources that enable students to take part in the full Elon experience.
“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
of One-third of parent and grandparent households made a gift this year
25% of Elon Day gifts were from parents and grandparents
Nearly 2,200 parents and grandparents are members of the 1889 Society
8,244 annual gifts came from parents or grandparents
All gifts count toward the Elon LEADS Campaign.
The 1889 Society honors donors who have given annually for two or more consecutive fiscal years. For more information, visit www.elon.edu/1889Society