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At Elon University, leadership giving creates meaningful change. Elon Society donors play a vital role in shaping the university’s future—ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of opportunity. Your investment helps Elon attract and enroll the best and brightest while sustaining a community of learning, leadership, and innovation.

You now have the option to make gifts of crypto or stock, or give from a Donor Advised Fund, all online.

Leadership Support Sustains

Your leadership support sustains the university’s high-impact learning environment, focused on:

  • Scholarship support for talented students
  • Transformative academic and athletics programs led by outstanding faculty scholars, coaches and staff
  • The Elon Experiences: study abroad, internships, service, undergraduate research and leadership
  • An innovative campus environment

“Your investment in education has allowed me to pursue
my passion… and grow as a student and professional
without the overwhelming burden of financial stress.”
– Aubrey Spicola ’25

Giving Circles

The Elon Society giving circles recognize donors who through their generous annual gifts preserve the hallmarks of an Elon education. Gifts can be made one-time or on a recurring, monthly basis (i.e. $125 per month).

Undergraduate alumni who graduated in the past 10 years are eligible for Elon Society recognition at the special rates below:

  • Classes of 2021-2025: $500
  • Classes of 2016-2020: $1,000

Recognizing Excellence

Your leadership giving at the Elon Society level will be proudly recognized through the following benefits:*

  • Insider Access: Elon Society Investor Calls each spring and fall with President Connie Book and senior leaders
  • Event Invitations: Signature events like Fall Convocation and the Baird, Elder, and Walker lecture series (past speakers include Steve Wozniak, Neil deGrasse Tyson, David Cameron, Katie Ledecky, and Daymond John), plus private receptions
  • Personalized Campus Visits: Tailored experiences for alumni and families
  • Exclusive Elon Gift: A premium thank-you mailed each summer
  • The Magazine of Elon: Published three times annually
  • Complimentary Offering at The Mark at Elon (Inn at Elon restaurant)
  • Event Recognition: Distinctive ribbons at university events

* Donors to the Phoenix Club or varsity sports programs have access to specific benefits as determined by Elon Athletics. 

“Our Elon experience is such a large part of who we are today that we feel we should help Elon’s leadership with their vision for the future.”
– Mark ’98 and Kim ’99 Tyson, Elon Society Donors

For inquiries, contact giving@elon.edu.