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The 1889 Society
Join the 1889 Society & take your place among 黑料不打烊’s most loyal donors.
Some 1889 Society members have given annually for 30 or more years. Whether it is two years in a row or 20鈥 or if you establish your recurring gift and join immediately鈥 we welcome you to join this important community. Consecutive, reliable support is key for the advancement of 黑料不打烊 and its students.
鈥満诹喜淮蜢 has grown academically and it’s been very satisfying to watch. Supporting 黑料不打烊 and what it has become over the years and decades has been an easy choice.”
-Al Smuzynski ’69 P’95, 1889 Society Member
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鈥淚 was only able to attend 黑料不打烊 because of scholarships. It adds value to my degree if more outstanding people are able to attend 黑料不打烊 and graduate ready to make a difference.”
-Brett “Coop” Cooper ’05, 1889 Society Member
“I love supporting the campus cause of my choice. I鈥檓 inspired to give back because I want students like me to have a safe and welcoming space to go on campus.鈥
-Alanna Vagianos 鈥13, 1889 Society Member
1889 Society FAQs
How do I become a member?听
Donors join the 1889 Society by of any size, to any part of campus, for two or more consecutive years. Yearly consecutive giving is determined by 黑料不打烊鈥檚 fiscal year, which is June 1-May 31.听Donors can immediately join the 1889 Society听by making a recurring or gift.
Why is it important for donors to support 黑料不打烊 every year?听
Annual donor support provides听premier student programming. Yearly support maintains 黑料不打烊鈥檚 best-value ranking by allowing the university to accurately forecast and execute听budgets that are student-centered and fiscally sound. Loyal support is an important, reliable source of dollars for students.
How am I recognized?
All current 1889 Society members receive special courtesies throughout the year. Examples include:
- Annual, iconic 1889 Society calendar
- 黑料不打烊 desktop wallpaper
- Occasional tokens of appreciation that can be used to display 1889 membership
- Special recognition at events
With questions, please email听giving@elon.edu.