A Message from Miss America Savvy Shields
Click here to watch an incredible video message to the women of Phi Mu from reigning Miss America (and Panhellenic sister) Savvy Shields!
Interning with Phi Mu Foundation
We had the chance to sit down with the 2016 Phi Mu Foundation Summer Interns, Lexi Artman, Delta, and Jackie Brideau, Kappa Omicron, to hear their perspective on what it was like to work at Phi Mu National Headquarters for the summer!
What’s one thing that you learned/experienced during your internship that really made you stop and say, “WOW?”
- Lexi: Convention! I was blown away by the amount of Phi Mu women in one place, and it was so cool to see sisters from all over the country and all different ages together. I also really loved meeting the Board of Trustees at events and dinners, and hearing why being involved with Phi Mu and the Foundation is still so important to them! Plus, I met Jackie which rocked!
- Jackie: My super wow moment for me was getting to meet Past and Present National Presidents and Foundation Presidents at our National Convention. I was awestruck by the women that have been shaping this organization for years, and have no plans of stopping.
What was your favorite part of interning at Phi Mu Foundation?
- Jackie: Definitely the people I met along the way! The staff, Lexi, and all of the women I met at Convention just added to my love of Phi Mu! I couldn’t be more thankful for the forever friends I made during my internship.
- Lexi: I really liked learning about the behind the scenes work at the Foundation. There is so much that goes in to every event and the Foundation’s mission is so important to all of our sisters, so it was very humbling and exciting to see all the working parts and dedication of the Foundation staff.
Did your internship change your perspective on Phi Mu?
- Lexi: I would say that my internship made me more appreciative of Phi Mu and gave me a greater understanding of what Phi Mu truly embodies. I learned a lot about how to live “Love, Honor, Truth” every day from those around me and at Convention, which made a huge positive impact on my perspective of Phi Mu.
- Jackie: My internship changed my entire perspective of Phi Mu! I realized this organization is much bigger than just me or just my chapter. I was able to view our sisterhood from many different angles, which was incredible.
Lexi and Jackie show their {true} personalities at the Phi Mu Foundation Sisterhood Auction in 2016!
Did interning at the Foundation have an influence on your as a chapter member and sister?
- Jackie: Absolutely. I feel like I have gained so much knowledge and Phi Mu wisdom, and I have loved spreading that to any sisters who will listen.
- Lexi: I learned so much about leadership and sisterhood while working at the Foundation, and it was great to take that back to my executive board and chapter. I got to talk with Jackie a lot about what Kappa Omicron does, and we even used one of her social themes for a Delta event! As a philanthropy chair, I gained a new perspective from the staff about the importance of recognizing the hard work of your team and donors, and about how to make an event and a fundraising mission really successful.
What advice would you give the next Foundation intern?
- Lexi: Take everything in and really just enjoy it! There is so much to learn from the amazing Foundation staff, but there is also so much fun to be had. I loved going to work every day last summer, and I truly miss it. Be open and excited, because you will learn so much while having the time of your life!
- Jackie: Meet as many people as possible! Get excited to meet other collegians, alumnae, staff, volunteers … everyone! Meeting the Phi Mu National Council, Foundation Board of Trustees and Phi Mus from all over the country has truly changed the way I think about our sisterhood and I couldn’t be more thankful.
Tips to Help Collegiate Chapters Prepare for the M3 Campaign
- Determine if You’ll Participate at 100%
- When chapters participate at 100%, each active member on your roster is committing to making a contribution of $18.52 to the M3 Campaign. Every chapter with 100% participation will receive a commemorative Phi Mu Foundation M3 tri-blend t-shirt for each of their members just in time for summer!
- Consider ‘Fundraising First!’
- Chapters can reach 100% participation in a variety of ways, but consider fundraising as your first option! Fundraising fosters sisterhood and helps you work toward one common goal. Many chapters fundraise first, and then supplement their 100% participation with contributions from sisters or chapter funds.
- Use Phi Mu Foundation Marketing Toolkit
- All supporting M3 materials (including the recording of the webinar) can be found on the Phi Mu Library, under the Philanthropy tab. This includes the new Phi Mu Foundation Marketing Toolkit, which features M3 logos and messaging, and the M3 Remittance Form and Fundraising Ideas for M3.
- Once your chapter is ready to submit your contribution, you must submit ONE check, along with the M3 Remittance Form (including any applicable fundraising information) and the chapter roster to: Phi Mu Foundation, M3 Campaign, 400 Westpark Dr., Peachtree City, GA If your chapter is participating at 100%, you should also include t-shirt sizes on the roster.
- Schedule the Phi Mu Program About Phi Mu Foundation
- Hosting the Phi Mu Program about Phi Mu Foundation before the launch of the M3 Campaign will help our members better understand the mission of Phi Mu Foundation and how campaigns like M3 help us reinvest in our sisterhood.
- Share on Social Media
- ‘Go social’ and post photos and videos on social media that highlight how you are supporting the M3 Campaign. Tag @PhiMuFoundation and use the campaign hashtag #MaryMaryMartha and #Give1852!
If you have any questions regarding the M3 Campaign and chapter participation, please contact Phi Mu Foundation Director of Development Kristin Tofanelli at ktofanelli@phimu.org or 770-632-2122.
Thank you for your support of Phi Mu Foundation and the M3 Campaign!
