ALUMNI IMPACT REPORT 2015-16
YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
THANK YOU
to all who served Elon this year as partners, advocates and investors. Judging from the year’s achievements, our vibrant alumni network is making a real difference on campus and around the world. You—our alumni who generously give your time, talent and treasure—provide the tools that ensure the success of future generations of Elon alumni. An engaged alumni family helps the university attract talented students, immerse them in active, experiential learning, and launch them into fulfilling professional lives as lifelong learners, leaders and global citizens. Elon is an academic leader because of the strong relationships and partnerships that have formed throughout our alumni community. We are all thankful for what you do, and I look forward to another exciting year of reaching new heights working side by side with you. With pride and gratitude, John H. Barnhill ’92 Assistant Vice President of University Advancement
PARTNERS
YOUR INVOLVEMENT MATTERS
A record number of alumni participated in a variety of events, activities and programs aimed at growing meaningful connections with each other and Elon.
5,806
ENGAGED ALUMNI
Regional chapter events
Evenings for Elon
Homecoming/reunions
Affinity programs
+5%
INCREASE IN ALUMNI PARTNERS THIS YEAR
SHAR E Y O U R
CHAIR At Commencement 2016, graduating seniors were welcomed into the alumni family by messages on their chairs from all 2015-16 alumni donors.
Thanks for another great #ElonDay! The numbers were truly impressive:
ADVOCATES
YOUR SERVICE MATTERS
More alumni than ever served on boards and councils, hosted events, asked fellow alumni to support Elon and connected students with internships and job opportunities.
1,969
The 1889 Society honors Elon’s most loyal alumni donors—those who have given annually for two or more consecutive fiscal years. Alumni who set up a monthly or annually recurring gift automatically become members. For more information on the importance of The 1889 Society and membership, visit elon.edu/1889society.
DID YOU KNOW? 65 percent of all alumni donors are 1889 Society members.
HONOR ROLL OF DONORS As a donor, you are listed along with all of your classmates at www.elon.edu/honorroll.
Thank you
for your support!
ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS
Board and council members
Reunion volunteers
Social media ambassadors
Elon Day champions
+5%
INCREASE IN ALUMNI ADVOCATES THIS YEAR
INVESTORS
YOUR PHILANTHROPY MATTERS
6,410 undergraduate and graduate alumni made annual gifts to the university, an increase of 317 alumni from the previous year. Annual gifts support all aspects of the student experience, assist in strong university national rankings and strengthen the high value of an Elon degree.
22%
24%
UNDERGRADUATE YOUNG ALUMNI ALUMNI PARTICIPATION PARTICIPATION (2006-15)
Elon’s Greatest Needs: Allows for immediate impact where it is needed most.
Elon Experiences: Gives access to high-impact student
experiences—service learning, internships, study abroad, leadership and undergraduate research.
59% 6,148
SENIOR CLASS PARTICIPATION
YOUR GIFTS IN ACTION:
TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI DONORS
Elon Student Scholarships: Helps bring an Elon
education within reach for students whose talents and ambitions enrich our campus community.
Phoenix Club: Supports life-changing experiences for
Elon student-athletes in the classroom and on the field. Gifts to other funds enhance Elon departments, programs and projects.
Office of University Advancement 2600 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244 336.278.7455 giving@elon.edu www.elon.edu/giving