Giving Societies
Elon values the support from all its benefactors, who are listed on Elon’s Honor Roll of Donors. The university also has a variety of giving clubs and societies that recognize donors who make annual, planned and lifetime cumulative gifts to the university. These recognition groups celebrate the generosity of alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends who make gifts each year to support university operations and whose lifelong commitments help secure Elon’s future. Elon’s exceptional programs and opportunities would not be possible without the loyal support of these benefactors.
To learn more about these societies, contact the annual giving team.
Cumulative Giving Societies
Numen Lumen Society
The university’s premier cumulative giving society, the Numen Lumen Society, recognizes benefactors whose cash gifts to Elon equal $1 million or more. The Latin words “numen” and “lumen,” which mean “spiritual light” and “intellectual light,” signify the highest purposes of an Elon education.
Palladian Society
“Palladian” is derived from Latin and means “pertaining to wisdom, knowledge, or study.” Members of the Palladian Society have made cumulative lifetime cash gifts to Elon totaling between $500,000 and $999,999.
Aesculus Society
“Aesculus” is an ancient Latin term for “tallest oak.” Members of the Aesculus Society have made cumulative lifetime cash gifts to Elon totaling between $100,000 and $499,999.
Annual Giving Societies & Clubs
The Elon Society
The Elon Society is the university’s premier annual giving recognition society and includes all donors who give $1,500 or more each year for any purpose. Alumni who graduated within the past 10 years may join The Elon Society at special rates.
Learn more about The Elon Society
The 1889 Society
The 1889 Society is an annual giving society that recognizes Elon donors for their consistent support of the university. Donors become a part of the 1889 Society by making a gift to Elon for two consecutive years, and remain 1889 Society donors by supporting Elon every fiscal year.
Learn more about the 1889 Society
Phoenix Club Member Benefits
Donors to the Phoenix Club recognize the value of the athletics experience and participate in the promotion, support and success of Phoenix student-athletes. Benefits include access to hospitality spaces, parking, monthly department updates, and more based on level of involvement and fund the gifts are directed to with the membership year (July 1-June 30).
Learn more about Phoenix Club member benefits
Order of the Oak
The Order of the Oak recognizes donors who, through their planned gifts such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts, pooled income funds and life insurance policies, are helping to build a vital pipeline of resources to secure Elon’s future.