Librarian Phil Shore Leaves Guilford $1.7 Million for Scholarships
May 17, 2013
A scholarship allowed Marvin Shore ’24 to attend Guilford College, where he met Pansy Donnell ’26, who would become his wife. More
Posts tagged Advancing Excellence
A Good Day for a Swim
April 26, 2013
More than 50 percent of the Class of ’13 has given to the Senior Gift Campaign, so Dean of Students Aaron Fetrow jumped in the Guilford Lake. More
Mary Hobbs Renovation Delayed
January 25, 2013
The renovation of Mary Hobbs that was scheduled to start March 2013 has been delayed pending additional study and gift funding. More
Fund Established to Help Students Study Abroad
December 13, 2012
Thanks to a $50,000 gift, more Guilford students will be able to study abroad. More
Video Spotlights Founders Renovation
November 01, 2012
A new video created by the College features students talking about the major changes to Founders Hall that took place during the summer.
Ellie Yearns Appointed Senior Director of Annual Giving
August 30, 2012
Ellie Yearns has been appointed senior director of annual giving in the Office of Advancement effective Sept. 1. She succeeds Emily Thompson, who accepted a position as director of annual giving at Greensboro Day School.
Yearns was appointed associate regional director of philanthropy in September 2011. She joined the Advancement staff in July 2006 as assistant director of Guilford annual funds and then served as associate director of annual funds for parent relations.
“Ellie has experience in all facets of annual giving,” said Leigh McIlwain, associate vice president for philanthropy. “She has managed the phonathon, run our direct-mail campaign, organized the parent relations program and, during Emily’s maternity leaves, stepped in to manage the overall the annual funds program. She has a fantastic team to assist her in the process of raising funds that are vital to the ongoing support of our students and faculty.”
As senior director of annual giving, Yearns will develop and implement the annual operating fundraising program and the stewardship of all annual fund donors. She will work with staff and lead volunteers to coordinate efforts to acquire, retain and upgrade gifts to the Loyalty Fund, Quaker Club, Friends of the Library, Center for Continuing Education Fund, Friends Center and the N.C. Student Financial Assistance Fund.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in English communications from Greensboro College in 2005 and was assistant director of fund development for the Girl Scouts of America’s Tarheel Triad Council before arriving at Guilford.
Thompson was hired as director of the Guilford Fund in June 2005 and was named senior director of annual giving in July 2010.
“Over the past seven years Emily has done a marvelous job of organizing an annual giving program that is the foundation of our philanthropic efforts at the College,” McIlwain said. “She has recruited and mentored bright, driven and energetic staff members. And for that reason, I feel very confident in the team’s ability to carry on the great work in our annual giving program. “
Founders Hall Ribbon-cutting Slideshow
August 23, 2012
Along with the first classes of the fall semester, Monday featured a ribbon-cutting for the renovated Founders Hall. The renovation of Founders to create an open, attractive and welcoming student center is one of the key goals of the Advancing Excellence campaign. More
Celebrate Founders Day Aug. 20
August 16, 2012
Join the Founders Day celebration in the newly renovated Founders Hall 1-3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20. The event will include a ribbon-cutting, remarks by students and President Kent Chabotar, and a Founders Hall open house.
Advancing Excellence Tops $50 Million
August 02, 2012
Donors to Guilford College gave or pledged almost $7 million during the past year, bringing the amount raised through the Advancing Excellence campaign to more than $50 million. More
Celebrate Founders Day Aug. 20
August 02, 2012
The Guilford community will celebrate the renovation of Founders Hall 1-3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20. More
