IMPACT REPORT
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023–AUGUST 31, 2024
Philanthropy is the heartbeat of progress. Each gift, regardless of size, reverberates far beyond the moment it’s given. Gifts fuel the dreams of students, power groundbreaking research, and strengthen the fabric of society.
SHAPING A BRIGHTER FUTURE, TOGETHER
PROGRESS TOWARD KEY FUNDING PRIORITIES
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STUDENT SUPPORT
$357M
Raised to Date
Generous contributions open doors for talented students to pursue their dreams at Emory through life-changing scholarships.
340 new endowed scholarships created since the start of the 2O36 campaign.
2,200+ students received funds from endowed scholarships and awards in fiscal year 2024.
37 students received funding from Candler School of Theology’s Student Emergency Fund to cover unexpected life events in fiscal year 2024.
FACULTY SUPPORT
$384M
Raised to Date
Philanthropy supports faculty research, strengthens scholarship, and drives academic innovation.
91 new professorships created to date.
Emory School of Medicine welcomes Sandra Wong, the school’s first female dean.
In fiscal year 2024, three Emory faculty members were elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, joining 30 of their Emory peers in the nation’s leading honorary society.
RESEARCH
$1.2B
Raised to Date
Research sparks discovery. Donor support turns research into healthier lives and more resilient communities.
New Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement demonstrates the value of academic research to local communities.
Emory receives tremendous support from both private and public funders. In fact, Emory ranks among the top recipients of National Institutes of Health support.
Revolutionizing global health, Emory's AI.Health uses AI to advance care for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more.
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$1.15B
Raised to Date
Donor support strengthens the student experience, providing engaging, welcoming, and empowering programs.
In fiscal year 2024, collective giving through Impact Circles resulted in $180,000 for 11 student- or faculty-led projects.
Campus Life supported 25+ student-initiated and -led programs for 10,000+ attendees.
200 undergraduate students received funding for internships, study abroad, and research opportunities through the Pathways Center.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Thanks to generous supporters, five schools and units have already hit their campaign goals.
$1.5B RAISED
EMORY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
$345M RAISED
ROLLINS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
$83M RAISED
OXFORD COLLEGE
$37M RAISED
MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM
$30.9M RAISED
EMORY NATIONAL PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTER
“2O36 shows the power we have as a community when we all join together around a shared vision. Our impact will leave a legacy beyond our lifetimes. I’m proud to be a part of this extraordinary moment.”
—Joshua R. Newton, Senior Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Engagement
OUR GREATEST GIFT:
AN UNSTOPPABLE COMMUNITY
SUPPORTERS IN FISCAL YEAR 2O24
From Sept. 1, 2023, to Aug. 31, 2024
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22,006
FRIENDS AND
GRATEFUL PATIENTS
3,165
FACULTY AND STAFF
14,288
ALUMNI
4,327
PARENTS
1,281
STUDENTS
54,862
ALUMNI ENGAGED WITH EMORY
CELEBRATING EMORY'S MOST LOYAL DONORS
Number of Donors to Date
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1,245
1836 GIVING SOCIETY HOUSEHOLDS
17,000
JUDSON C. WARD CONSECUTIVE GIVING SOCIETY HOUSEHOLDS
3,354
WISE HEART SOCIETY HOUSEHOLDS
When we invest in education, health, and well-being, we don’t just enhance people’s lives—we nurture leaders, innovators, and compassionate citizens who make their communities stronger.
2O36 IN ACTION…
ON CAMPUS
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Your gifts through the 2O36 campaign enhance the Emory experience by expanding scholarship opportunities, advancing research, and strengthening academic programs. Your contributions foster a vibrant, supportive environment where students and faculty members can flourish.
CREATING PATHWAYS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Through generous gifts, talented students can pursue their dreams no matter their financial circumstances.
SHAPING A WELL-ROUNDED EXPERIENCE
Beyond fostering creativity, the arts cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential to a strong liberal arts education.
EQUIPPING ALL STUDENTS TO THRIVE AT EMORY AND BEYOND
Emory Oaks ensures autistic students at Emory have a positive, goal-directed experience and feel a sense of belonging and community.
YOUR GIFTS AT WORK ON CAMPUS
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Oxford students have access to programs, internships, and research opportunities through the new Oxford Center for Pathways and Purpose.
The Emory Purpose Project introduced pilot programs designed to foster personal growth and increase self-awareness for undergraduate students.
New identity spaces at Cox Hall offer students a sense of community.
IN GEORGIA
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Donor support amplifies Emory’s impact throughout the state, driving initiatives that benefit communities in profound ways. Through your contributions, you strengthen community partnerships, advance public health, and address pressing social challenges.
TACKLING GEORGIA’S PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE
Georgia has one of the worst primary care shortages in the country—a deficit of nearly 2,000 doctors. A gift from Dan and Kathelen Amos 79C is working to change that by providing medical school loan forgiveness for students who commit to practicing primary care in the state.
BRIDGING DIFFERENCES IN DIVISIVE TIMES
Emory is helping to bridge divides, elevate diverse voices, and bring communities together in pursuit of equity and healing.
ELEVATING CANCER CARE
For many Emory faculty researchers, work is deeply personal, driven by connections with patients and families. Professorships empower these experts to train future physicians, enhance patient care, and pioneer innovative research.
YOUR GIFTS AT WORK IN GEORGIA
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Emory Libraries hosted an exciting exhibition celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, spotlighting Atlanta’s influence on the music scene.
Emory University School of Law provided grants for 34 students working unpaid public interest internships over the summer.
Goizueta Business School students are helping biotech entrepreneurs bring innovations to life. This new partnership benefits both students and Georgia’s growing biotech industry.
IN THE WORLD
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Donor support leads to remarkable discoveries that extend beyond campus. Whether pioneering scientific breakthroughs, providing much-needed health care in vulnerable communities, or preparing tomorrow’s leaders, the work that starts at Emory improves lives around the world.
EXPLORING THE HEALING POWER OF PLANTS
Cassandra Quave, an Emory graduate and associate professor at Emory’s School of Medicine, follows clues hidden in ancient plant remedies to search for new ways to combat antibiotic-resistant infections.
A RESPONSIBLE APPROACH TO AI
AI is expanding quickly. Can we ensure it is being used ethically? Humanities scholar Lauren Klein examines the root causes of biases in data collection.
ADVANCING HEALTH GLOBALLY
On a service-learning trip to the Dominican Republic, Emory nursing students gained hands-on experience that will shape their future careers while providing essential health care to isolated communities.
YOUR GIFTS AT WORK IN THE WORLD
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Carlos Museum conservation interns get hands-on experience through the American Excavations Samothrace program in Greece.
Emory Healthcare doctors develop a new electricity-based technique to help vulnerable heart patients.
Emory School of Medicine and Rollins School of Public Health partner to improve health outcomes for pregnant Black women.
THANK YOU
Your generosity fuels transformative change that will echo for generations. The campaign is entering the final stretch, and our work isn’t finished. This final year will ensure that our shared vision for 2O36 becomes a reality.
This is Emory’s moment. Let’s seize it together.
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