Leadership
Areas of funding change annually with the ever-changing needs of our members and our communities.
Through the Annual Fund, the Foundation underwrites grants for leadership development programs and programs that develop personal growth.
In the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Foundation is committed to funding leadership opportunities for Alpha Gamma Delta members. Some of the Leadership Programming opportunities include:
- The Academy for Collegiate Officers (ACO), provides chapters with coaching and development opportunities in three critical areas: Leadership, Engagement and Relationship Building.
- The Academy for Chapter Advisors (ACA), allows Chapter Advisors to gather and prepare for the upcoming biennium. It is the first training Chapter Advisors receive, including keynote speakers focusing on mental health, hard conversations and leadership.
- Acorn, the Fraternity’s award-winning learning management platform is available to all Alpha Gamma Delta members. This tool contains programming on wellness, leadership training, personal and professional development, and meets our members where they are in a user-friendly format.
- Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP), provides alcohol education to collegiate chapters on a three-year rotation, impacting nearly 4,000 sisters annually.
- International Convention Keynote Speakers, provides educational opportunities for approximately 650 women ranging in age from 18-90 years old. Topics focus on personal and professional development applicable to women of all ages and in all stages of life.
- Mental health programming, including Impact Talks, chapter consultations and holistic wellness programming via the Elevate path of the Epsilon Pi Journey. These programs focus on resilience, self-care as leaders, recognizing signs of peers in crisis and wellness webinars.
- The Leadership Consultant (LC) Program, brings professional and personal development coaching directly to collegiate chapters. These recent grads are trained to assist our collegiate leaders in developing their own special talents and skills. LCs are trained to provide one-on-one coaching and teaching moments to our chapter’s leaders, assisting, supporting and giving them the confidence and skills necessary to make our chapters even better.
- Empower, a high-level leadership program connecting collegiate sisters across North America: growing their confidence, leadership and relationship building skills. Members from different chapters are placed in virtual small groups or “cohorts” led by alumnae mentors and explore values, influence, innovation and risk taking, leadership and collaboration. Empower culminates in May with the Empower Institute, a weekend-long experience for participants to meet their cohorts and apply learned skills.
SPECIAL GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
- The Jackie Brannon Stutts Convention Endowment Fund supports leadership and educational Fraternity programs held during International Convention. This endowment was established in 2009 by former International President, Jackie Brannon Stutts, Gamma Delta. Jackie was awarded the Circle of Epsilon Pi in 2012 for her service and leadership in Alpha Gamma Delta.
- The Suzanne Carmack Spicer Centennial Leadership Endowment Fund supports leadership programming for alumnae and collegiate members. This fund was established by Wendell A. Spicer in honor of his wife and our sister, Suzanne Carmack Spicer, Gamma Pi, in connection with Alpha Gamma Delta's centennial celebration. Suzanne is a former International President and International Vice President-Alumnae and was recognized for her service and leadership with the Circle of Epsilon Pi in 2016.
- The Maurie Jones Phelan Leadership Endowment was established by Foundation Chair Maurie Jones Phelan, Eta, in honor and celebration of her 20 years of service to the fraternal community at Delta Tau Delta Foundation and in support of Alpha Gamma Delta’s role in the growth of women as leaders.
- The Kay Heimlich Leadership Endowment was established in 1992 by former Foundation Board Chair, Circle wearer and Distinguished Citizen Kay Taylor Donahue, Upsilon-University of Oklahoma, to honor the leadership abilities, goals and accomplishments of dedicated sisters who exemplify the Fraternity objective of a lifetime of service to Alpha Gamma Delta.
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A Leader Empowers
Gifts for LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of International Vice President Jennifer Smentek Mores, Gamma Alpha '90.
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Resilient Sisters
Mental health resources are a key part of our collegiate support. Gifts to LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING, which support Fraternity mental health programs, will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of our Houston Alumnae Club.
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Give to Grow Leaders
Gifts to LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Naomi Grant, Delta Eta '75.
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Alpha Gams Run the World!
Creating strong women leaders who understand their goals, their values and themselves is crucial to the Alpha Gam experience. Gifts to LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING will will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500, thanks to the generosity of Sonya Sigler, Omicron '86.
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Strong on the Inside
As a Chapter Advisor, Karin sees the power of positive mental health every day. Gifts for LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING, which directly supports Fraternity mental health programs, will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Karin Struck Burwell, Beta Omicron '87.
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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 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000, thanks to the generosity of International Vice President and former Foundation Trustee Adrienne Kerr Beckett, Zeta Omicron '90.
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Red, Buff and Green Match
Gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500, thanks to the generosity of Foundation Trustee Martha Petry Parham, Gamma Lambda '89.
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Honor Our Legacies
Gifts to the ANNUAL FUND 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.
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Inspire & Impact Match
In celebration of 121 years of inspiring sisters to impact the world, gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Fraternity CEO Katie Jolley Abernathy, Delta Theta '93.
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Lifetime of Sisterhood
In celebration of life-long sisterhood, gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000, thanks to the generosity of Foundation Trustee Bobette Sandifer Thompson, Gamma Zeta '73.
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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 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, thanks to the generosity of former Foundation Trustee Deborah Schmidt Eschenbacher, Zeta '67.
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Answer the Call to Protect
In honor of her service to our Fraternity and those serving in the armed forces, gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000, thanks to the generosity of former International Vice President Michele Schallip, Alpha Upsilon '94.
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What's Your Plan?
In celebration of her inclusion of the Foundation in her estate plans and in support of all women having a plan, gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Barb Krumme Geiger, Epsilon Beta '78.
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Greatest Need Giving Boost
Gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000, thanks to the generosity of International Vice President Jolie Webb, Delta Iota '93.
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Celebrate Our Leadership
Gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of International Vice President and former Foundation Chair Carol Richards Peske, Alpha Beta '78.
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Time to Fire Up!
From 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. ET, gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500, thanks to the generosity of Emily Smothers Dizik, Alpha Upsilon '05.
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Sisterhood Celebration
Gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500, thanks to the generosity of Foundation Trustee Natasha Shahani, Delta Tau '07.
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Celebrate STEM
In celebration of STEM educators and students, gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to fellow science educator and Foundation Trustee Melissa Jacobson James, Rho '88.
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Go Nuts for the Annual Fund
Gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Jessica Schneider, Epsilon Upsilon ‘05.
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It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN!
Help us countdown STRONG during our final minutes! Gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000, thanks to the generosity of Foundation Trustee and Board Chair Maurie Jones Phelan, Eta '76.
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Unite for Maximum Impact
Gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000, thanks to the generosity of Naomi Grant, Delta Eta '75.
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Double the Difference
Gifts to the ANNUAL FUND will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of FHC Board President, Caroline Mahoney ‘02.
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Show Your #HeartForAlphaGam!
10 gifts to the ANNUAL FUND unlocks $1,000, thanks to former International President and Former Foundation Trustee Dr. Lee Woodham Langub, Gamma Alpha '88.
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Show Some Love for International Council
Calling all past and present Grand and International Council Officers and those who love them! $1,000 in gifts to the ANNUAL FUND unlocks $1,000 in leadership training support, thanks to the generosity of former International President and former Foundation Trustee Jackie Brannon Stutts, Gamma Delta '77.
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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.
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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 SINGULAR 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.
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#AlphaGamGives Challenge
50 gifts of $100 or more to ANY FUND unlocks $5,000 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), benefitting all Foundation programs, thanks to Foundation Trustee Sylvie Kramer Weikert, Gamma Iota '79.
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1904 Challenge
In honor of Alpha Gam's founding in 1904, 19 gifts of $100+ to ANY FUND will unlock $1,904 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), thanks to the generosity of former International President Rie Gerah Hoehner, Epsilon Nu '83.
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Founders Challenge
In honor of Alpha Gam's founding in 1904, 11 gifts of $100 or more to ANY FUND unlocks $2,000 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), thanks to the generosity of Foundation Trustee Bobette Sandifer Thompson, Gamma Zeta '73.
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President's Power Hours
Between 6:00 p.m.- 12 a.m. ET, 100 gifts to ANY FUND unlocks $1,000 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), thanks to International President Andrea Pendleton, Gamma Iota '03.
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Leanne Caret Milestone Challenge
Empower is the Fraternity's award-winning leadership program, designed to develop collegiate sisters into strong, confident leaders. Every 50 gifts to ANY FUND unlocks $1,000 for leadership programming, up to $10,000, which directly supports the Empower program, thanks to the generosity of Distinguished Citizen Leanne Caret, Epsilon Chi '86.
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Carolyn Richardson Cobb Milestone Challenge
Every 50 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.
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Patricia O'Connor Vreeland 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 Patricia O'Connor Vreeland, Epsilon Iota '66.
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Patti Guthrie Rogers Milestone Challenge
In celebration of life-long sisterhood, every $5,000 in gifts to ANY FUND unlocks $1,000 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), up to $5,000, thanks to the generosity of former Foundation Trustee Patti Guthrie Rogers, Gamma Delta '76.
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Peggy Kuebler Field Milestone Challenge
Every $5,000 in gifts to ANY FUND unlocks $1,000 for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), up to $4,000, thanks to the generosity of former Foundation Trustee Peggy Kuebler Field, Alpha Beta '64.
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Margaret Liden Neily Milestone Challenge
Every $5,000 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.
$25,000 / $25,000 Raised
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Peggy's 'Knowledge is Power' Milestone Challenge
Every $5,000 in gifts to ANY FUND unlocks $1,000 for scholarship support, up to $4,000, thanks to the generosity of former Foundation Trustee Peggy Kuebler Field, Alpha Beta '64.
$20,000 / $20,000 Raised
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This Milestone Challenge is for YOU!
Every $5,000 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.
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George & Faye Miller Milestone Challenge
Every $5,000 in gifts to ANY FUND unlocks $1,000 for scholarship support, up to $20,000, thanks to the generosity of Foundation friends, George and Faye Miller.
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Epsilon Kappa's $1K Challenge
Thank you, Heather Kalar Rubesch, Epsilon Kappa, for your generosity!
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Say My Name, Say My Name!
DRUM ROLL PLEASE....Our IHQ squirrel is officially named Pearl the Squirrel!
Thank you to everyone who gave $19.04 and helped name our headquarters mascot!
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