An alumnus is a person who has graduated from a particular school, college, or university. An endowment donor, often referred to as an alumnus, is someone who has donated money to the institution they graduated from. Endowment donors are typically alumni who have made a financial contribution to their alma mater in order to support its mission and operations. Endowment donations are typically used to fund scholarships, research, and other initiatives that benefit the institution and its students.