ELON, N.C. - Last year, more than 2,200 Elon alumni, family members and fans chose to invest in Elon student-athlete scholarships. The generosity of the Elon Athletics community makes a tremendous difference for the maroon and gold. If you are not yet a Phoenix Club member, December is a great time to join as all gifts received by the end of the calendar year are eligible for deductibility* in 2018. 
 
Phoenix Club membership begins with a gift of at least $100 and includes various membership experiences based on giving level including game day hospitality, access to game day parking, exclusive athletic updates and more! Gifts to the Phoenix Club can be accepted in four different ways, as outlined below:
 
Online
Online gifts must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 to be treated as a deduction for 2018. This happens instantly and is receipted immediately.  Please visit www.elonphoenix.com/makeagift to make your gift online.
 
Phone
To make a gift over the phone, please call the Phoenix Club at 336-278-6797.
 
Mail
Any mailed checks postmarked by Dec. 31 will be processed for calendar year 2018. Checks can be made out to the Phoenix Club and mailed to 2500 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244.
 
Securities
Stock transfers and especially mutual fund transfers take longer. Please check with your broker about the processing time of your gift, and note that it cannot be processed as a gift until it is received in Elon's custody account. For delivery instructions, please contact Steve Codner at scodner@elon.edu or 336-214-9858. He can ensure your gift is received and processed correctly.

Should you have any questions, or if you would like assistance making your gift, please contact Mandy Brindle at mbrindle@elon.edu or 336-278-6797.
 
The Phoenix Club would like to thank everyone who helps make the student-athlete experience possible at Elon, including over 2,200 alumni, family members and fans who supported Elon student-athlete scholarships last year.  This generosity is greatly appreciated and makes an immediate impact on current student-athletes.  
 
*The Phoenix Club encourages donors to seek the counsel of a tax professional regarding the deductibility of their gift.