Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 4/25 Alumni Day Drive? The 4/25 Alumni Day Drive fundraising campaign begins at 12:01 a.m. April 23 and ends at 11:59 p.m. (EST) April 25. The purpose of the 2024 4/25 Alumni Day Drive is to celebrate Alumni Day while supporting the Delta Sigma Pi Annual Fund. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the Annual Fund. The Annual Fund provides Delta Sigma Pi unrestricted funds that go toward the business costs of providing grants and scholarships.
How can I support the 4/25 Alumni Day Drive Campaign? Join a team and/or make a donation. More ideas are listed below in terms of how you can support the campaign.
How will the Leadership Foundation use my gift? Your gift during the 4/25 Alumni Day Drive directly benefits Delta Sigma Pi’s brothers. The Deltasig Annual Fund directly supports the Foundation’s mission to generate and provide financial support for Delta Sigma Pi educational and charitable programs, which assists members to achieve excellence within the community. Annual academic scholarships, educational grants, member engagement efforts and philanthropic operations are funded by the annual fund.
Is my gift tax-deductible? The Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization which means that all gifts and donations are 100 percent tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. All donations to the Deltasig Annual Fund, Chapter Leadership Funds, Presidents’ Academy Fund, LEAD Fund or an Endowment Fund are tax deductible.
What makes a 4/25 Alumni Day Drive gift special? Gifts made during the 4/25 Alumni Day Drive are special in a few ways. First, they’ll be posted in real-time on our 4/25 Alumni Day Dashboard where they’ll help your preferred Province advance on the leaderboards. They'll also help unlock special matching gifts throughout the day, meaning your participation in the Challenge stands to make a bigger impact than any other day of the year! I’ve already supported the Leadership Foundation this year.
Will that gift count during the challenge? While we appreciate your previous gifts, 4/25 Alumni Day Drive participation is limited to gifts made April 23-25, 2024 (or earmarked ahead of time specifically for the occasion).
Can I give by mail or phone? Staff members are available during regular business hours (8am-5pm Eastern M-F) to accept your gift over the phone at 513-523-1907 x234. To make your gift via mail and have it count toward the 4/25 Alumni Day Drive, it must arrive at the address below by April 25. Please make checks payable to the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation, indicating in the memo line your gift is for the 4/25 Alumni Day Drive. Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation 330 South Campus Avenue Oxford, OH 45056.
Can I help spread the word? We’re so glad you asked! Because the 4/25 Alumni Day Drive is an online campaign, that means you can (and will) play a significant role in its ultimate success. Make sure you’re following us on social media for more information and how you can get involved!
What are Ambassadors? Ambassadors have a simple, yet important mission - spread the word about Delta Sigma Pi days of giving to their social media networks. Ambassadors have access to content, images and badges to utilize in their posts and will help ensure the success of the campaign by increasing the number of alumni, friends and parents who donate to the Foundation through peer-to-peer social media and email.
Will each alumni chapter have their own fundraising page? Yes! Each franchised alumni chapter has a team page already set up and ready to customize! I want to support one of the specific teams listed on the 4/25 campaign page but would prefer to donate to a different fund than they are supporting.
Can I pick which fund I'm supporting? Yes! Each donor chooses which fund their donation supports.
What is new this year? We are structuring the campaign to promote a Provincial Competition! To do this, we are expanding the leadership structure of the 4/25 campaign and will be adding five to ten volunteers to serve as leaders for this year’s campaign which will also involve serving as part of the steering committee and will represent each of the Delta Sigma Pi Provinces.
Will I be able to thank supporters who donate to my page? Yes! You will receive an email notification with each donation made to your page. You can thank your donors on your page or by sending them an email with the email address they provide.
My employer offers a matching gift program. Are gifts on the 4/25 Alumni Day eligible? Yes! Matching gifts made by your employer are a great way to make your generosity go the extra mile. To make a matching gift, please contact your employer’s HR department.
Do I need to raise a certain amount? No, there is not a minimum or maximum amount you must raise. Any gift, no matter the size, can make a difference. This is your fundraiser and you set your own goals!