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Donor Spotlight: Melanie Matthews

Leinin on March 10, 2025

Donor Spotlight: Melanie Matthews (USC Upstate)

For Melanie Matthews (USC Upstate), Phi Mu has been more than just a sisterhood—it’s been a guiding force in her life, shaping her both personally and professionally. Through years of dedicated service, she has continued to give back to the organization that has given her so much.

Melanie currently serves as the Delta Area Alumnae Chapter Specialist and Legacy League Co-Chair, supporting alumnae engagement and strengthening connections among Phi Mu sisters. Her past roles, including National Alumnae Committee Member, Area Alumnae Director, and Collegiate Operations Director, reflect her deep commitment to ensuring Phi Mu’s impact extends to future generations.

For Melanie, supporting Phi Mu Foundation is about creating opportunities for the next generation of Phi Mu women.

“Since joining Phi Mu, it has continued to be one of the most important parts of my life. Phi Mu shaped me into the woman I am today, both personally and professionally. Donating to Phi Mu Foundation gives me the assurance that some young woman is being given the same opportunity that I was given to grow and become who she is meant to be!”

Her Favorite Way Phi Mu Foundation Gives Back

While Melanie appreciates all the ways Phi Mu Foundation supports its members, leadership development is closest to her heart.

“I love everything that Foundation does for Phi Mu and its members. My favorite is leadership development because I feel this was an area that truly impacted my life.”

Advice for First-Time Donors

If you’re considering making your first gift to Phi Mu Foundation, Melanie has one piece of advice: just start.

“Start somewhere. Even if you can only give a few dollars a month or even a year, it is a start, and it shows dedication. Every little bit is a boost for Phi Mu!”

To Melanie, giving back to Phi Mu Foundation is a way to ensure the lasting strength of an organization that has been an important part of her life.

Thank you, Melanie, for your unwavering dedication to Phi Mu and Phi Mu Foundation. Your generosity and service continue to make a lasting impact on our sisterhood!

Join Melanie in making a difference. Give back to Phi Mu Foundation today.

18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving: March 4, 2025

Leinin on February 4, 2025

Phi Mu’s 173rd Founders Day is right around the corner, and we’ll be celebrating this milestone anniversary with our annual 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving! Founders Day is the perfect day to give back to Phi Mu with a gift to invest in the lifetime development of women.  

 

Here are a few ways you can get involved in supporting 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving on March 4: 

  • Volunteer with our Social Media Advocate team and help spread the word about 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving. 
  • Join the Day of Giving Leadership Circle with a gift of at least $500 to help us inch closer to our goal of raising $110,000 in 18 Hours & 52 Minutes!  
  • Become a Challenge Champion by establishing a special challenge to be featured on the day of giving. Challenges can be secured with a gift of $1,852 and can be split by up to 4 people. Deadline for challenges is Friday, February 28. 
  • Make a Gift to the day of giving! You don’t have to wait until March 4 to make a general gift to 18 Hours & 52 Minutes. The website will be open on February 25. We’ll update this article with the link on that day. 

 

If you have any questions or would like more information on how you can be a part of 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving, please contact Director of Development Angel Sorochak. 

 

Contributions to 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving benefit the Annual Fund, which ensures the Foundation can maintain healthy operations, while also empowering the Board of Trustees to grant funds for academic scholarships, leadership and educational programs, emergency member assistance and the preservation of our Fraternity’s history. Contributions to Phi Mu Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  

Click here to read our Privacy Policy and Donation Disclosures 

 

Follow us @PhiMuFoundation on Facebook, Instagram and X for more updates leading up to the big day! 

CMN Hospitals Internship Stipend Application Open – 2025

Leinin on January 6, 2025

Phi Mu Foundation is excited to offer the “Happy” Parker Lowden Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Internship Stipend to a Phi Mu collegian. The Foundation provides a stipend for 150 hours of service in connection with a CMN Hospitals Development Office, CMN Hospital, or CMN Hospitals National Headquarters.  Service may take place during the school year, in the summer, or in an interim session between semesters.

How will the Children’s Miracle Network Internship Stipend benefit me?

The internship stipend promotes career networking skills, provides work experience, and encourages local Phi Mu involvement with CMN Hospitals, Phi Mu’s National Philanthropy.  The intern may be pursuing a major in any subject, such as journalism, medicine, public relations, business, etc.

What are the criteria for the award?

  1. Applicant must be an initiated Phi Mu in good standing.
  2. Applicant must submit a resume that includes Phi Mu experience, work experience, and academic activities.
  3. Applicant will coordinate with CMN Hospitals personnel to develop a plan for service, which will include goals and objectives, applicant’s career plans, and specific tasks to reach the established goals. She will also demonstrate work to promote/organize a campus/community fundraising event.
  4. She will submit a statement of how this internship will promote her career goals and what she hopes to gain from the experience.

How do I apply?

  • Click here to download and complete the application. Attach the completed form with supporting documentation to ktofanelli@phimu.org. 
  • Include the following items:
    • Resume (include Phi Mu experience, work experience and academic activities).
    • A statement of how this internship will assist with future career plans.
    • An endorsement letter from the CMN Hospitals personnel who will serve as your supervisor.
    • A plan for service, which should be developed with CMN Hospitals personnel, and includes goals and objectives as well as specific tasks to reach the established goals.
    • Progress of work on organizing a campus/community fundraising event.

All items must be emailed to:

     Kristin Tofanelli

     Attn: CMN Hospitals Internship Stipend

     ktofanelli@phimufoundation.org

Applications are due March 15.

2025-26 Phi Mu Foundation Internship Program

Leinin on January 6, 2025

Phi Mu Foundation is currently accepting internship applications for the 2025-26 academic year to support fundraising and communication efforts with collegiate chapter philanthropy chairs across the country.

Phi Mu Foundation is committed to the lifetime development of women through the support of the organization’s leadership, scholarship, philanthropic & educational programs, as well as historic preservation. 

The Opportunity:

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic interns who are passionate about philanthropy, fundraising, nonprofit organizations, and development work. As a Phi Mu Foundation intern working remotely, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in these areas and work alongside fundraising professionals on meaningful philanthropic projects.

The majority of your specific responsibilities would be supporting the Foundation’s Collegiate Chapter Fundraising Program with ongoing education and communication with collegiate philanthropy chairs in your designated area. Funds raised through the Foundation’s Collegiate Chapter Fundraising Program benefit the Annual Fund, which helps the Foundation maintain healthy operations while also empowering the Board of Trustees to grant funds for academic scholarships, leadership and educational programs, emergency member assistance and the preservation of our Fraternity’s history.

Specific Program Duties:

  • Attend Phi Mu Foundation philanthropy training in May
    • Learn more about the mission and vision of Phi Mu Foundation, how 501c3 nonprofit organizations operate, the Foundation’s impact on Phi Mu members and the operations behind the Collegiate Chapter Fundraising Program.
  • Host Virtual Philanthropy Roundtable for Philanthropy Chairs in July
    • Work with Foundation staff to select 3-5 representatives to serve on a Philanthropy Roundtable to share information and impact stories with Philanthropy Chairs about fundraising for Phi Mu Foundation and answer questions.
  • Philanthropy and Fundraising Planning
    • Assist in planning and executing Phi Mu Foundation fundraising campaigns, including donor outreach and engagement strategies. More specifically creating a fundraising toolkit for the Collegiate Fundraising Program and developing a regular communications routine with Collegiate Philanthropy Chairs to provide education and inspiration and track fundraising throughout the academic year.
  • Donor Recognition/Stewardship
    • Support donor stewardship efforts, including creating personalized thank-you communications and updates for donors and more specifically developing a recognition program for chapters and philanthropy chairs who fundraise for Phi Mu Foundation.

Requirements and Expectations:

  • Be available to work 20-25 hours per month on average remotely beginning in late May 2025 to early May 2026
  • Be responsible, professional, flexible, hard‐working, ethical, self-motivated and committed to the mission of Phi Mu Foundation
  • Have a genuinely positive approach to work with a willingness to support other special projects to advance the mission
  • Possess a high level of organizational skills/attention to detail
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills 
  • Computer competency – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or other design software preferred
  • Genuine interest in a nonprofit career ‐ particularly development and fundraising

To Apply:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter describing your interest in the position, resume/experience history, and a reference letter from an Executive Committee Member or Chapter Adviser to Foundation Senior Director, Strategic Communications Jessi Horne at jhorne@phimu.org. Application deadline is February 14, 2025.

Compensation:
A $5,000 stipend will be provided based on 20-25 hours worked on average per month.