Delta Chi Educational Foundation
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© 2022 PENNINGTON & COMPANY FUNDRAISING, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9 create an integrated approach to the stewardship of Delta Chi's Official Family so they may be knowledgeable about and stay connected to Delta Chi. F. PREPARE DETAILED OUTCOME ASSESSMENTS OF ALL FRATERNITY PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE FOUNDATION AND THEIR IMPACT AT THE LOCAL LEVEL Delta Chi Fraternity and Educational Foundation will need to conduct outcome assessments for all programs and scholarships being funded by the Foundation. These assessments should provide empirical data and anecdotal evidence of the effectiveness of the programs. Additionally, many alumni want to know how these programs impact their chapter. Delta Chi must tell the story at the chapter level, which includes chapter- specific testimonials and reporting the number of men from an alumnus's chapter that attend international and regional programs. This information will be used in cultivation visits and major gift solicitations, and it will allow alumni to personalize the impact of these programs on undergraduate members. The Educational Foundation will also need to conduct a full analysis of the estimated costs involved. The analysis should be as detailed as possible and should include future costs based on inflation and future endowment income based on a reasonable rate of investment return. G. DEVELOP A COMMUNICATION PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON TELLING THE DELTA CHI STORY FROM THE CHAPTER LEVEL The Fraternity and Educational Foundation need to create an integrated approach to the communication program so information can be localized, which will make supporting Delta Chi more attractive to alumni. Spotlighting undergraduates who attend specific programs and telling their story and how it impacts their chapter will result in greater alumni engagement as many Delta Chi alumni lack a connection to the Fraternity beyond the chapter level. By sharing the chapter-level impact of international programs, the Fraternity will help create awareness and build confidence in supporting the organization from the ground level and up to the international level. H. CREATE A CAMPAIGN BOARD TO OVERSEE THE EXECUTION OF THIS CAMPAIGN AND TO IMPLEMENT THESE RECOMMENDATIONS A campaign board comprised of 8-12 alumni needs to be created to ensure that the campaign plan is implemented, timelines are established and monitored, and deadlines are met. Each board member will be asked to personally contact, solicit, and secure