The mission of the Terry Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) is to elevate student awareness about the importance of philanthropy at UGA, educate students on the impact of private giving at our college, and promote student involvement in philanthropic initiatives at the Terry College.
The Student Philanthropy Council is a group comprised of students in the Terry College of Business who play an integral role in outreach efforts for the college’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations. The goal of this group is to help build a culture of philanthropy within Terry’s student body in order to ensure our students become engaged and loyal alumni donors.
If you have any questions about the SPC, contact Mariharden McElheny or Elyse Snover.
- Assistant Director of Donor Relations, Office of Development and Alumni Relations
- Alumni Relations Officer, Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Applications
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year closed on February 14, 2025.
All students are required to be accepted into the Terry College of Business to participate in the Student Philanthropy Council (SPC). Students who have applied to a Terry major are encouraged to apply to SPC. However, acceptance into SPC is contingent upon acceptance into the Terry College of Business.
SPC Activities
- Provide donor-centered tours of the Business Learning Community
- Deliver gifts to faculty/staff donors
- Write thank you notes
- Student/alumni networking and workshops
- Assist with Giving Day
- Participate in UGA Thank a Donor Day
SPC Member Benefits
- Make an impact on the Terry College
- Network with students and alumni, including the Young Alumni Board
- Build your résumé
- Gain an inside perspective on fundraising at Terry
2025–2026 Student Philanthropy Council
