Day of Giving 2024 has ended!
Day of Giving 2024
Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University
Day of Giving 2024 has ended!
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Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University
Thanks to the generous support of alumnae, chapters, family and Foundation friends, endowments are created to support sisters in a variety of ways. The following endowments are available specifically for Xi Chapter.
Consider a donation to these endowments to give more sisters the extra financial boost to pursue their dreams.
SPECIAL ENDOWMENTS
The Marie Ann Schlemmer Hill Endowed Scholarship benefits sisters of Xi Chapter and was established by Elizabeth Kelley Schneider, Xi '65, in honor of Marie's sisterhood, loyalty and service to Alpha Gamma Delta.
The Leadership Endowment for Xi Chapter was created by Gail Calkins Duree, Epsilon Gamma '65, and her mother in 1998, in support of leadership development opportunities for collegiate members of Xi Chapter.
The Calkins Duree Scholarship was established by Gail Calkins Duree, Epsilon Gamma, in celebration and honor of the importance of education to Gail’s mother, Lois Braden Calkins, Xi. This scholarship will support Xi sisters pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
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It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN!
Help us count down STRONG during our final minutes. Gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000, thanks to the generosity of Foundation Trustee Maurie Jones Phelan, Eta '76.
$3,000 MATCHED
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To Cherish Friendships
In celebration of 120 years of meaningful and lasting friendships, gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous sister.
$2,000 MATCHED
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Inspire & Impact Match
In celebration of 120 years of inspiring sisters to impact the world, gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Fraternity CEO Katie Jolley Abernathy, Delta Theta '93.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Lifetime of Sisterhood
Gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000, thanks to the generosity of Foundation Trustee Bobette Sandifer Thompson, Gamma Zeta '73, in celebration of lifelong sisterhood!
$3,000 MATCHED
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Celebrate Strong Women Leaders
Our Fraternity is preparing the next generation of leaders - and we need them more than ever! Gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000, thanks to the generosity of Foundation Trustee Adrienne Kerr Beckett, Zeta Omicron '90.
$3,000 MATCHED
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Pearl Circle Match
In celebration of our Pearl Circle Giving Society, the next one-time $500 gift to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, thanks to the generosity of former Foundation Trustee Deborah Schmidt Eschenbacher, Zeta '67.
$500 MATCHED
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Go Nuts for the Annual Fund!
Gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Jessica Schneider, Epsilon Upsilon ‘05.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Red, Buff & Green Match!
Gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000, thanks to the generosity of Foundation Trustee Martha Petry Parham, Gamma Lambda '89.
$2,000 MATCHED
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Answer the Call to Protect
Gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500, thanks to the generosity of former International Vice President Michele Schallip, Alpha Upsilon '94, in honor of her service to our Fraternity and those serving in the armed forces.
$1,500 MATCHED
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Celebrate STEM!
In celebration of STEM educators, gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to fellow science educator and Foundation Trustee Melissa Jacobson James, Rho '88.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Celebrate Our Leadership
Gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500, thanks to the generosity of Foundation Chair Carol Richards Peske, Alpha Beta '78.
$1,500 MATCHED
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Celebrate Our Sisters
Gifts to the Annual Fund (area of great need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of International Council Vice President Dani Picciotti, Alpha Beta '87, in celebration of her service on International Council.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Time to Fire Up!
Between 10 p.m. - midnight ET, gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500, thanks to the generosity of Emily Smothers Dizik, Alpha Upsilon '05.
$2,500 MATCHED
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Big Things Often Have Small Beginnings
Gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Suzanne Beck Whitworth, Gamma Tau '02, in honor of female small business owners.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Honor Our Legacies
Gifts to the Annual Fund (area of great need) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Holly Phillips Rudnick, Epsilon Psi '92, who shares a legacy relationship with her mother, Jennifer Ellis Phillips, Epsilon Kappa '65.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Celebrating All Xi Sisters
Gifts for the Marie Ann Schlemmer Hill Scholarship will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Beth Kelley Schneider, Xi '65.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Who Runs the World? Squirrels!
10 gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) unlocks $1,000, thanks to the generosity of International Vice President Andrea Pendleton, Gamma Iota '03.
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Show Some Love for International Council
Calling all past and present Grand and International Council Officers & those who love them! $1,000 in gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) unlocks $1,000 in training support, thanks to the generosity of former International President Jackie Brannon Stutts, Gamma Delta '77.
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
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Education Empowers Sisters
$1,500 in gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) unlocks $1,500 for general scholarship support, thanks to the generosity of our Houston Alumnae Club.
$1,500 / $1,500 Raised
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#AlphaGamGives Challenge
30 gifts of $100 or more to any fund unlocks $3,000 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), which helps underwrite all Foundation programs, thanks to Foundation Trustee Sylvie Kramer Weikert, Gamma Iota '79.
30 / 30 Gifts
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1904 Challenge
In honor of Alpha Gamma Delta's founding in 1904, 19 gifts of $100 or more to any fund unlocks $1,904 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), thanks to the generosity of Foundation Trustee Bobette Sandifer Thompson, Gamma Zeta '73.
19 / 19 Gifts
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LCs Show Up!
20 gifts from past/present Leadership Consultants to any fund unlocks $1,000 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), thanks to the generosity of former Leadership Consultant Terri Bridy Coker, Gamma Beta '92.
20 / 20 Gifts
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Hey, Canadian Sisters...
5 gifts from Canadian sisters to any fund unlocks $1,000 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), thanks to the generosity of International Council Vice President Klazina van den Berg, Delta Zeta '06.
5 / 5 Gifts
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President Power Hours
Between 6 p.m. - midnight ET, 100 gifts to any fund unlocks $1,000 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), thanks to International President Dr. Lee Woodham Langub, Gamma Alpha '88.
100 / 100 Gifts
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First-Time Donors are ALL IN!
50 First-Time Donor gifts to any fund unlocks $2,000 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need); 125 unlocks $5,000; 300 First-Time Donors unlocks $10,000! Special thanks to Patricia O’Connor Vreeland, Epsilon Iota ‘66 for encouraging more sisters to join the fun and make an impact!
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Patti Guthrie Roger's Milestone Challenge
Every $5,000 in gifts to any fund unlocks $1,000 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), up to $10,000, thanks to the generosity of former Foundation Trustee Patti Guthrie Rogers, Gamma Delta '76 in celebration of life-long sisterhood.
$50,000 / $50,000 Raised
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Peggy's "Knowledge is Power" Milestone Challenge
Every $2,500 in gifts to any fund unlocks $500 for scholarship support, up to $3,500, thanks to the generosity of former Foundation Trustee Peggy Kuebler Field, Alpha Beta '64.
$17,500 / $17,500 Raised
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Peggy Kuebler Field Milestone Challenge
Every $2,500 in gifts to any fund unlocks $500 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), up to $3,500, thanks to the generosity of former Foundation Trustee Peggy Kuebler Field, Alpha Beta '64.
$17,500 / $17,500 Raised
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Deborah Sheets Milestone Challenge
Every $2,500 in gifts to any fund unlocks $1,000 for Education Area Grant support, up to $15,000, thanks to the generosity of Foundation Friend Dianne Boyd, in loving memory of her sister Deborah Sheets, Beta Xi '69.
$37,500 / $37,500 Raised
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This Challenge is for YOU!
Every $2,500 in gifts to any fund unlocks $1,000 for scholarship support, up to $10,000, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous and loving Alpha Gam Family.
$25,000 / $25,000 Raised
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Carolyn Richardson Cobb Milestone Challenge
Every $2,500 in gifts to any fund unlocks $1,000 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), up to $10,000, thanks to the generosity of Carolyn Richardson Cobb, Upsilon '57.
$25,000 / $25,000 Raised
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Margaret Liden Neily Milestone Challenge
Every $2,500 in gifts to any fund unlocks $1,000 for sisters in need, up to $5,000, thanks to the generosity of Margaret Liden Neily, Alpha Xi '67.
$12,500 / $12,500 Raised
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Nann Blaine Hilyard Milestone Challenge
Every 50 gifts to any fund unlocks $1,000 for leadership programming, up to $5,000, thanks to the generosity of Nann Blaine Hilyard, Epsilon Alpha, '71, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of her Leadership Consultant experience!
250 / 250 Gifts
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Devereaux Family Milestone Challenge
Every 50 gifts to any fund unlocks $1,000 for the Cindy Devereaux Scholarship, up to $5,000, thanks to the generosity of Betty and Mike Devereaux, in loving memory of their daughter, Cindy, Beta Eta '93, who passed away in 1995.
250 / 250 Gifts
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George & Faye Miller Milestone Challenge
Every 50 gifts to any fund unlocks $1,000 for scholarship support, up to $10,000, thanks to the generosity of Foundation friends, George and Faye Miller, and in loving memory of George's late wife, Barbara Henderson Miller, Alpha Pi.
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Julie's Jewel Challenge
When 20 donors make a one-time Jewel Society gift of $1,000 or more to any fund, one of the donors will be randomly selected to direct a $1,000 gift to the fund of their choice, thanks to the generosity of Foundation CEO Julie Waitman, Beta Beta '76.
20 / 20 Donors
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Alpha Gam Pet Challenge
Congratulations, A.T. Willis, Zeta Upsilon-Northern Michigan University! Hazel is our Alpha Gam Pet Challenge Winner!✨
A.T. has decided to designate $500 to Sisters in Need, thanks to the generosity of Stephannie Sack Bailey, Zeta Omicron-Kettering University.
Thank you to all of the adorable pets (and their owners) for paw-ticipating in our challenge!
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Peggy's Scholarship Leaderboard
The scholarship fund that raises the most money on Day of Giving will receive a bonus $1,000 toward that scholarship fund, thanks to the generosity of former Foundation Trustee Peggy Kuebler Field, Alpha Beta '64.
| Rank | Prize | Scholarship Fund | Raised |
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| 1 | $1,000 | Patricia Carey Floren Scholarship | $8,460.00 |
| 2 | Gamma Phi Gold Scholarship | $4,382.93 | |
| 3 | Epsilon Zeta Diamond Scholarship | $3,070.00 | |
| 4 | Zeta Delta Scholarship Endowment | $2,713.60 | |
| 5 | LaVerne Taylor Flanagan Scholarship for Gamma Delta | $2,525.00 | |
| 6 | General Scholarship Support (annual fund) | $2,510.00 | |
| 7 | Gamma Alpha Centennial Scholarship | $1,735.00 | |
| 8 | Kalar Rubesch Leadership Scholarship | $1,706.00 | |
| 9 | Elaine Barrick Bess Scholarship | $1,586.00 | |
| 10 | Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship for Beta Eta | $1,300.00 | |
| 11 | Delta Sigma Hawaii Scholarship | $1,229.01 | |
| 12 | Alpha Pi Scholarship Endowment | $1,051.74 | |
| 13 | Marie Ann Schlemmer Hill Endowed Scholarship | $1,046.00 | |
| 14 | Beta Xi Scholarship Endowment | $1,000.00 | |
| 15 | Southern California Alumnae Scholarship | $1,000.00 |
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Top Chapters- Donors
Tap into your competitive spirit, get your sisters involved and donate! Gifts of any size to any fund, from collegians/alumnae from your chapter, count toward this leaderboard. (Don't forget to select your chapter name during checkout!)
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
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| 1 | Omega | 49 |
| 2 | Epsilon Zeta | 37 |
| 3 | Gamma Alpha | 33 |
| 4 | Theta Delta | 30 |
| 5 | Gamma Phi | 26 |
| 6 | Beta Xi | 23 |
| 7 | Upsilon | 22 |
| 8 | Zeta Delta | 22 |
| 9 | Theta Epsilon | 19 |
| 10 | Delta Iota | 17 |
| 11 | Sigma | 15 |
| 12 | Gamma Iota | 15 |
| 13 | Delta Eta | 15 |
| 14 | Gamma Beta | 14 |
| 15 | Beta Delta | 12 |
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Top Chapters- Dollars
Take inspiring the woman to a whole new level! Compete with all Alpha Gam chapters to see which chapter can raise the most money during #AlphaGamGives! Gifts of any size to any fund from collegians/alumnae from your chapter, count toward this leaderboard. (Don't forget to select your chapter name during checkout!)
| Rank | Answer | Amount |
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| 1 | Upsilon | $21,332.00 |
| 2 | Delta Theta | $10,500.00 |
| 3 | Delta Eta | $9,395.00 |
| 4 | Sigma | $7,516.40 |
| 5 | Gamma Delta | $4,169.04 |
| 6 | Epsilon Zeta | $3,361.74 |
| 7 | Gamma Phi | $3,307.93 |
| 8 | Rho | $3,125.00 |
| 9 | Gamma Beta | $2,931.00 |
| 10 | Gamma Alpha | $2,845.00 |
| 11 | Zeta Delta | $2,738.60 |
| 12 | Delta Alpha | $2,729.92 |
| 13 | Beta Xi | $2,597.00 |
| 14 | Alpha Beta | $2,478.18 |
| 15 | Omega | $2,406.74 |
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Battle of the Ages
Today we celebrate sisters who paved the way and those continuing their legacy! Let's see which generation has the most sisters join the party for #AlphaGamGives.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
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| 1 | Gen X (1965-1980) | 168 |
| 2 | Baby Boomer (1946-1964) | 136 |
| 3 | Millennial (1981-1996) | 117 |
| 4 | Gen Z (1997-2012) | 58 |
| 5 | Silent Gen (1928-1945) | 10 |
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