We are pleased to introduce you to the 2018-19 Phi Mu Foundation Collegiate Leadership Council!
Selected to serve on the council because of their incredible philanthropic leadership within their chapter and on their campus, these women will engage their peers in supporting the mission and work of the Foundation on social media and in person with presentations at nearby collegiate and alumnae chapters. Council members are individually mentored by the Board of Trustees and will have the opportunity throughout the academic year to share their thoughts on collegiate engagement, cultivation and stewardship, as well as share insight on the Foundation’s fundraising efforts.
As we look toward the future of the Foundation, the council’s input on engagement and stewardship is critical as we prepare for Generation Z (born in the late 1990s and later) to enter the workforce and make up more than 25 percent of the U.S. population by 2020!
Hurricane Michael Member Assistance Available
To our sisters and friends who live and work in the communities affected by Hurricane Michael – we hope that you are safe and that recovery efforts are underway soon to help mitigate any damage caused by this devastating storm.
Welcome New Phi Mu Parents!
We are so excited to welcome you and your daughter to Phi Mu, and introduce you to Phi Mu Foundation!
Phi Mu Foundation is proud of its history as a charitable, tax-deductible organization supporting women in higher education. As a Phi Mu, your daughter benefits from the generosity of members and their families who have created a legacy of philanthropy to give back to women like her leading and learning in chapters across the nation.
With your support, the Foundation grants nearly 200 academic scholarships annually to collegiate and alumnae members, helping them to further their education while minimizing the financial burden of rising tuition costs and student loans. There are also many leadership and educational programs funded in part by the Foundation that create tremendous opportunities for women just like your daughter. Since 2015, the Foundation has granted more than $600,000 to the Fraternity to implement leadership and educational programs, such as:
- Phi Mu Leadership Institute: a multi-day leadership immersion program for collegiate chapter members to learn more about the importance of investing in themselves and in their chapter.
- Phi Mu Radiance Program: a leadership programming framework aimed at empowering women to enhance their leadership skills, start conversations that matter and identify ways to create positive change.
- Phi Mu Officer Academy: a leadership program that equips collegiate chapter officers with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to be effective chapter leaders.
- Phi Mu University: academic videos and resources provided to students in challenging academic subjects, along with access to a Tutor Matching Service.
- Phi Mu Chapter Consultants: each year a team of recent Phi Mu graduates converge across the country to collegiate chapters to provide guidance, support and problem-solving skills to members.
As your daughter embarks on her journey with Phi Mu, we hope you’ll consider making a tax-deductible gift to Phi Mu Foundation in her honor. With a contribution of $50 or more, your daughter will become a member of Phi Mu Foundation, which provides her with access to Foundation news and special events. With a contribution of $100 or more, she will receive all of the perks of Foundation membership, plus an exclusive lion dangle to wear proudly on her Phi Mu badge after she is initiated. You can use the enclosed card to make your contribution today, or visit www.phimufoundation.org/give and select “Honor My Daughter (Phi)” from the dropdown menu.
You can find more information about the programs supported by the Foundation with your generous gifts at www.phimufoundation.org. Also make sure to follow @PhiMuFoundation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all of the latest news!
18 Hours & 52 Minutes Kicks Off on October 23
Did you join us last year when Phi Mus across the country helped to paint social media rose and white for 18 Hours & 52 Minutes?! Phi Mu sisters and friends made a huge push online to share their love for our sisterhood and encourage one another to invest in our future with a gift to Phi Mu Foundation. In less than one day, more than 700 people contributed $72,230 to make Phi Mu’s inaugural day of giving a success!
This year, 18 Hours & 52 Minutes will take place on Tuesday, October 23, beginning at 6:00 a.m. ET … but you don’t have to wait until then to participate! Here are some ways you can plan to join the fun before and during the 18 Hours & 52 Minutes day of giving:
- Join our volunteer social media team and share your love for Phi Mu in the days leading up to 18 Hours & 52 Minutes! Sign up today and save the date for an informational webinar on October 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- Join the 18 Hours & 52 Minutes Leadership Circle with a gift of $500 or more. Gifts can be made in advance of 18 Hours & 52 Minutes by contacting Director of Major Gifts Mandi Young.
- Want to flex your competitive spirit? Individuals, groups, families, alumnae chapters, chapter associations and friends can come together and make an 18 Hours & 52 Minutes Challenge Gift! Challenge Gifts will be featured on Phi Mu Foundation social media accounts throughout the day of giving to challenge others to make a contribution to unlock a larger gift.
For example, last year:
- Kappa Omega sisters Renae Fowler and Foundation Trustee Delicia Arnold celebrated their Phi Mu family with a gift of $500 for the next 25 sisters who give in honor of their big and or little sister.
- 1852 Society member Jamie Methvin, Alpha Beta, unlocked a generous gift of $500 for the next 10 new members who commit to one of the four annual giving programs during 18 Hours and 52 Minutes
. Alpha Epsilon Advisory Council and Alpha Epsilon Chapter Association donated $1,852 to challenge all Alpha Epsilon alumnae to give in support of 18 Hours & 52 Minutes.
Challenge Gifts can be established by contacting Director of Major Gifts Mandi Young.
In the meantime, make sure you’re following @PhiMuFoundation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram so that you can keep up with the latest news on 18 Hours & 52 Minutes.
Save the date for October 23 and plan to join us online to share your pride and passion for Phi Mu!