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Founders Day of Giving Champion Toolkit

Thanks for joining the Founders Day of Giving Team!

Champions like you are crucial to our success!

As a Founders Day of Giving Champion, you will get KDs from across the country excited about making an impact on our own Kappa Delta!  

In the Chapter Challenge, serious bragging rights are on the line as chapters vie to raise the most dollars and secure the top spot on the leaderboard. But all KDs win on Founders Day, because the funds raised will build confidence and inspire action for today’s and tomorrow’s sisters. 

Thank you for all you will do in the coming days

There is no better way to celebrate KD’s birthday than coming together to reach big goals that will ensure the KD Foundation can:

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01

Provide More Scholarships

This year, the KD Foundation granted a record of $946,576 to 335 sisters from 128 chapters. But the need is even greater, with more than 1,000 sisters applying for scholarships each year!

02

Offer Confident Conversations at No Cost

Participation in Confident Conversations more than doubled in its second year, and this year, the three-program series for collegians and alumnae focuses on providing each Kappa Delta with real-world strategies to shape her future, equipping attendees with the knowledge, skills and mindset for success.

03

Expand Discussion-based prevention education programs

In the years following the pandemic, college campuses have experienced an increase in risky drinking. To support our collegiate sisters’ health and wellbeing, Kappa Delta piloted a discussion-based alcohol education program with five collegiate chapters this past spring. The program’s implementation will expand to 20 additional chapters in the coming year and give your collegiate sisters tools to have important conversations and make brave decisions for their own wellbeing.

What does a Founders Day of Giving Champion do?

Founders Day of Giving is Oct. 23! On a day that’s special to each and every KD, you can give the gift of truth, of honor, of duty, without which there can be no true friendship.  

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  • What's my role?
  • What’s my role?

    Leading up to and on October 23, all you’ll need to do is reach out to your chapter sisters and your network and ask them to contribute to the Kappa Delta Foundation on Founders Day of Giving. 

  • How do I do this?
  • How do I do this?

    Using the toolkit below, you can send emails, post on social media, text sisters and get them excited to give. (We promise this will take very little legwork on your part!) 

    And then, when your sisters give, say “Thank you, sister!” We’ll keep you updated on who is making gifts so you can reach out with gratitude. 

  • What’s the time commitment?
  • What’s the time commitment?

    This is a concerted push – so a short but critical time commitment in October! We ask that champions attend a Zoom kickoff party, contact KD sisters through emails, texting and/or social media, and aim to secure at least 10 donors using your special giving link (provided to you by KDF staff!).

  • How does this help my chapter?
  • How does this help my chapter?

    It’s an awesome way to celebrate Kappa Delta’s birthday — and the founding of our sisterhood — by connecting with sisters! You’ll be a leader in ensuring your chapter is well-represented on the Chapter Challenge leaderboard. Sisters across the country will be watching our social media channels to see which chapters are angling for the top spot. 

    Champions also have fun engaging with chapter sisters, encouraging friendly competition, and even paving the way to involve even more sisters in the future. All funds raised will build confidence and inspire action for today’s and tomorrow’s sisters. 

What’s my role?

Leading up to and on October 23, all you’ll need to do is reach out to your chapter sisters and your network and ask them to contribute to the Kappa Delta Foundation on Founders Day of Giving. 

How do I do this?

Using the toolkit below, you can send emails, post on social media, text sisters and get them excited to give. (We promise this will take very little legwork on your part!) 

And then, when your sisters give, say “Thank you, sister!” We’ll keep you updated on who is making gifts so you can reach out with gratitude. 

What’s the time commitment?

This is a concerted push – so a short but critical time commitment in October! We ask that champions attend a Zoom kickoff party, contact KD sisters through emails, texting and/or social media, and aim to secure at least 10 donors using your special giving link (provided to you by KDF staff!).

How does this help my chapter?

It’s an awesome way to celebrate Kappa Delta’s birthday — and the founding of our sisterhood — by connecting with sisters! You’ll be a leader in ensuring your chapter is well-represented on the Chapter Challenge leaderboard. Sisters across the country will be watching our social media channels to see which chapters are angling for the top spot. 

Champions also have fun engaging with chapter sisters, encouraging friendly competition, and even paving the way to involve even more sisters in the future. All funds raised will build confidence and inspire action for today’s and tomorrow’s sisters. 

Our Chapter Champions

Check out the list of Champions below! Does you chapter still need one? Are you ready to step up to the challenge? Click here to sign upcreate new email!

ChapterAmbassador(s)
Alpha ChiKim Dianne Jordan
Alpha DeltaJulianne Paunescu
Alpha EpsilonShannon Hampson
Alpha Gamma
Alpha IotaMeredith Duncan, Judy Thorne
Alpha KappaNatalie Stone, Robin Kassman
Alpha Lambda
Alpha MuChristina Lawler
Alpha NuBeth Wilson
Alpha Omicron
Alpha PhiLisa Wargofchik
Alpha Pi
Alpha Psi
Alpha RhoMegan Dugan Gilbert, Laura Louise Brusca
Alpha SigmaJenn Cronin
Alpha Tau
Alpha Theta
Alpha Upsilon
Alpha XiMary-Helen Douglas, Lesley O'Bryan
Beta Alpha
Beta Beta
Beta Chi
Beta Delta
Beta EpsilonThia Mayes
Beta Eta
Beta Gamma
Beta Iota
Beta KappaLaura Helton
Beta Lambda
Beta Mu
Beta Nu
Beta PhiJill Peck, Stacey Slone
Beta PiMelanie Etters, Lauren Kinard
Beta PsiAndrea Melcher
Beta RhoBarbara Jo Vary
Beta SigmaSheila A. Vahey
Beta TauKaren Fesmire
Beta ThetaKathy Kuchka Seelhorst
Beta Upsilon
Beta Xi
Beta Zeta
Chi
Delta Alpha
Delta BetaKaren Michelle Gonski
Delta Chi
Delta DeltaMona Pritchett, Stefanie Winborne, Barbara F. Harrington
Delta Epsilon
Delta EtaJoy McVey, Sandy Foxworth, Anila Jain
Delta GammaKim Ryan, Laura Beth McKew
Delta Iota
Delta Kappa
Delta Lambda
Delta Mu
Delta NuTracey Knerr, Maureen Gerogosian
Delta Omega
Delta Omicron
Delta Phi
Delta PiConnie Copeland
Delta Psi
Delta Rho
Delta Sigma
Delta Tau
Delta Theta
Delta Upsilon
Delta Xi
Delta Zeta
EpsilonKimberly Trahan Hebert
Epsilon AlphaCindy Bailey, Deb Bene'
Epsilon Beta
Epsilon ChiKimberly Casillas
Epsilon Delta
Epsilon EpsilonCarey Fissel
Epsilon EtaJodi Wallace
Epsilon GammaVickie Harrison
Epsilon IotaTracie Gramkow, Sarah Dubbert, Sandy Wysocki
Epsilon Kappa
Epsilon Lambda
Epsilon OmegaLyn Routenberg
Epsilon Omicron
Epsilon Phi
Epsilon PiCaroline Blevins
Epsilon Psi
Epsilon Rho
Epsilon Sigma
Epsilon TauSue Hicks
Epsilon Theta
Epsilon Upsilon
Epsilon Xi
Epsilon Zeta
Eta
Eta AlphaCourtney Duran
Eta BetaMelissa Hammer
Eta Chi
Eta Delta
Eta Epsilon
Eta EtaKim Lawson
Eta Gamma
Eta Iota
Eta KappaLB Webster
Eta Lambda
Eta Mu
Eta Nu
Eta Omega
Eta Phi
Eta PsiAlice Syta
Eta Rho
Eta Sigma
Eta Tau
Eta Theta
Eta UpsilonAlycia Thornton
Eta Xi
Eta ZetaJacqueline Simard Ireton
Gamma
Gamma AlphaJackie M Lambe
Gamma BetaMary Usher
Gamma ChiLois McGarrrigan Edwards, Sabra B. Black
Gamma Delta
Gamma EpsilonAmanda Blount
Gamma Eta
Gamma Gamma
Gamma IotaBarbara Weichert
Gamma KappaAngie Dore
Gamma Lambda
Gamma Mu
Gamma NuMichelle Zimmerman, Jenn Hortz, Samara Preisler
Gamma Omega
Gamma Omicron
Gamma Phi
Gamma Pi
Gamma PsiEdie Irvin
Gamma Rho
Gamma Sigma
Gamma Tau
Gamma Theta
Gamma UpsilonJan Pridham
Gamma Xi
Gamma ZetaTrae Betz
IotaMadelyn Hall
Kappa AlphaBeth Langford
Lambda
Mu
NuSarah Cardoza
Omega Chi
Omega XiCyndy Holt
OmicronJulie Totten, Sara Guido
Phi
Phi Epsilon
Phi Tau
PiAly Theimen-Ruhl
Psi
Rho
Sigma Alpha
Sigma Beta
Sigma DeltaJulia Lynn Bambach
Sigma EpsilonTracy Macho, Elizabeth Guest
Sigma Eta
Sigma Gamma
Sigma Iota
Sigma KappaMegan Arnold
Sigma Lambda
Sigma Mu
Sigma Nu
Sigma Omega
Sigma OmicronMichelle Rabideau
Sigma PhiJody Corry
Sigma Pi
Sigma Psi
Sigma SigmaSue Mickelberg
Sigma Tau
Sigma Theta
Sigma Upsilon
Sigma XiSusie Hyde
Sigma Zeta
Tau
Theta
Theta Alpha
Theta Beta
Theta Delta
Theta Epsilon
Theta Eta
Theta Gamma
Theta Iota
Theta Kappa
Theta Lambda
Theta Mu
Theta Nu
Theta Omicron
Theta Pi
Theta Rho
Theta Sigma
Theta Tau
Theta Theta
Theta Upsilon
Theta Xi
Theta Zeta
Upsilon
XiMichelle Kotsagrelos
ZetaRuth Newberry, Betsy Bean
Zeta AlphaGretchen McClurkan
Zeta Beta
Zeta Chi
Zeta Delta
Zeta Epsilon
Zeta Eta
Zeta GammaRachel Lipsey, Misty Bolton-Samuels
Zeta NuKelsey Girod
Zeta OmegaKatie Michelle Pope
Zeta PsiKari Murphy
Zeta ThetaDeana Bridgman
Zeta ZetaMichele Webster
Dagger Diva ScholarshipShawna Mullins, Claire Murdough
Lori Michele Humphreys Memorial Scholarship FundPatti Smith

Your Champion Toolkit

Email 

As a champion, we’ll send one email on your behalf to ALL chapter sisters (who we have good contact info for) on Founders Day of Giving. 

We also recommend you send several communications before, during and after Founders Day of Giving to excite members and invite them to donate (because let’s be honest, you probably have better contact info than we do!). The email templates below will help you share the impact of donations to the foundation, as well as play up the friendly competition of the Chapter Challenge. 

Customize these with your personal touch, including the impact you’ve seen KD’s programs have on your chapter, and/or specifics about where the chapter is on the Chapter Challenge leaderboard. 

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Social Media 

Spread the word about Founders Day of Giving on your personal media platforms! 

In EVERY post, share your special giving link!  

Use the sample graphics and post language or share your own throwback KD photos or ones that show the impact it’s had on your life! Tag opens in a new window@kappadeltahq and opens in a new window@kappadeltafoundation to get featured on KDs socials. Feel free to customize the captions, but always include your giving link. 

Tag sisters in the comments to get their attention, and to thank them once they give.  

Provide progress updates through Founders Day of Giving (Oct. 23), including how much your chapter raised, who has donated, and where you are on the leaderboard!  

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Text Messaging 

Texting is an easy way to encourage sisters to join together and make a gift to the Kappa Delta Foundation. 

Keep texts short, sweet and personal! And in EVERY text, share your giving link to make donating easy on your sisters. 

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