Why does the Telefund call Emory Alumni, Parents, and Friends?
The Telefund is the single most effective way to reach the largest number of people in the shortest period of time. It is one area within Annual Giving that provides the University with an opportunity to communicate personally with alumni, parents, and friends once a year. The main goals of each call are to keep everyone connected with current students, to promote events on campus as well as around the nation, to thank donors and to increase annual support. The Telefund program makes the majority of its calls during the academic year (September – May). The money raised supports scholarships, academic programs, the libraries, athletics, faculty recruitment, capital improvements, operations and special projects. Alumni, parents, and friends may designate their gifts to any established fund they choose.
