Delta Chi Educational Foundation
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THE DELTA CHI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION The KnighT erranT Fall 2019 The Future of The Educational Foundation Is in Your Hands How Every Brother Can Make a Difference W e all have stories about how or why we joined our beloved brotherhood. They are as unique as the individual brothers who share them. Most interesting to me are the elements of commonality within most of those stories. They revolve around a small set of "whys": why we join, why we get involved, why we work to build successful franchises based on our founders' ideals, and why we continue to individually support the efforts of our Brotherhood of a Lifetime. It is this last "why" that will drive our foundation in the coming years, perhaps best defined by the phrase "Friends and Funds." Recruiting and fundraising are the two impact areas where we can all contribute. The Delta Chi Educational Foundation has never been in a better position to affect positive change for our entire fraternal organization. We are focused on growing our donor base to build camaraderie, raise spirits, and decrease pressure on our most loyal benefactors. Most importantly, we are following a plan to fund immediate and long-term organizational needs. Our model is that of other successful foundations, like fellow Greek social organizations or our alma mater institutions. An expanded donor base provides for the general operations fund, increases brothers' involvement, and offers opportunities for endowment campaigns. Imagine for a moment reaching the point where our hallmark leadership programs are funded in perpetuity. This is the mission that a seasoned, dynamic foundation with supportive donors will fulfill. Here's where you come in. Reach out to a brother on our development staff to talk about what programs and areas of need mean the most to you. The habit of being a supportive donor is steadily built over time. Consider making the donation necessary for you to move up to the next recognition level, however modest it may be. Then, as soon as you are able, please consider joining our Trustee Society of donors. Setting aside $19.23 a week is a good donor exercise for which you will thank yourself at tax time, and it will place you among the most ardent supporters of our beloved brotherhood. In the Bond, Rod Arnold, Texas A&M '88 President & Chairman The Delta Chi Educational Foundation F or Delta Chi's 129th Founders' Day, October 13-14, the Delta Chi Educational Foundation is aiming to raise $150,000 in support of Delta Chi's wonderful programs. Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about #Day4DX … w TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MATCHING GIFTS! • Brother Steve Michels, Marquette '87, has returned to inspire everyone to get involved. - The first $60,000 raised will be matched dollar for dollar. - Every new donor will have their donation matched three times (e.g., your $100 now has the impact of $400), so let everyone know it's time to donate. • For the first 129 undergraduates who contribute to the 1890 Society in honor of the 129th Anniversary of Delta Chi, David Cloutier, Embry Riddle '92, will match gifts 2 to 1, tripling your gift. For example, your gift of $18.90 would garner a total of $56.70! • More matches will be announced leading up to and on Founders' Day. w CHAPTER CHALLENGE • Raise the most money through your chapter's page to win scholarships for your chapter! • Over $10,000 in scholarships will be awarded to the winning chapters. w LIVE FROM INDY! • This year, we'll be coming to you live from our new Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. • Tune in on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ deltachifraternity, and YouTube for great content, impactful stories, interviews with special guests and fun challenges! Join Us for Delta Chi's Second Annual Founders' Day of Giving #Day4DX ΔX DAY OF GIVING O C T O B E R 1 3 - 1 4 #Day4DX