EWU Alumni G.O.L.D.

Welcome to Alumni G.O.L.D.

When you give back to Eastern Washington University within the first ten years of your graduation, you become a member of Alumni G.O.L.D. — EWU’s new “Graduates of the Last Decade” society!

Members will find many meaningful ways to support EWU, to connect with each other through networking, careers and friendships; and to see their philanthropic achievements recognized!

How do I join?
All current Graduates of the Last Decade who give to the EWU Foundation will become founding members of Alumni G.O.L.D.

G.O.L.D. Levels

There are three levels of Alumni G.O.L.D recognition.

Associate

Every Alumni G.O.L.D. member who has given $150 or more becomes an Associate of the Alumni G.O.L.D. Society.

Fellow

Gifts or pledges made during the first ten years after graduation that reach a cumulative total of $500.

Leader

Gifts or pledges made during the first ten years after graduation that reach a cumulative total of $1,000.

Recognition

Each year, Alumni G.O.L.D. members will receive a letter of recognition and an annual token of their ongoing commitment. New members will receive a lapel pin honoring their membership in Alumni G.O.L.D. and all members will receive an invitation to semi-annual recognition events, including a summer meet and greet for new members.

Members will find many meaningful ways to support EWU, connect with each other through networking, careers, and friendships; and see their philanthropic achievements recognized.

Ryan Poynter understands the importance of alumni giving back to help students succeed. In 2021, this 2015 alumnus and his wife Lauren established the Poynter Scholarship for students who are single parents, and started a foundation to help raise the funds to endow the scholarship at $25,000. In September of 2023, the couple and some fellow alumni achieved that goal.

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All gifts to EWU Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable by law. Always consult your tax advisor for advice and possible tax benefits.

*An Advancement Fee of up to 5% will apply to your donation. This fee provides essential operational support for the EWU Foundation. Please visit Foundation Fees Policy for more information.

The Eastern Washington University Foundation is a nonprofit corporation established in 1977, organized for charitable and educational purposes. The EWU Foundation exists solely to raise and manage private resources to support the mission, goals, and priorities of Eastern Washington University. In order to maintain its nonprofit status in an ethical fashion, the EWU Foundation does not allow other organizations, entities, or individuals to utilize its non-profit status or Employer Identification Number (EIN) to solicit funds that do not directly advance the EWU Foundation mission.

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