Founders Day of Giving

Happy birthday, Kappa Delta

Founders Day of Giving on Oct. 23

For 129 years, Kappa Delta has been a sisterhood rooted in friendship, encouragement and the belief that women are strongest when they lift one another up. On Oct. 23, let’s come together once again to celebrate KD’s incredible legacy and make even more history with Founders Day of Giving!

This is more than a birthday — it’s a celebration of the love, loyalty and sisterhood that have united Kappa Deltas for generations. Together, we honor our founders by spreading confidence like confetti and investing in the future of every sister who follows in their footsteps.

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There is no better way to celebrate KD’s birthday!

Last year, we surpassed our goals, proving the power of our sisterhood when we unite for a common purpose. This year, we’re aiming even higher! There is no better way to celebrate KD’s birthday than coming together to reach big goals that will ensure the KD Foundation can:

Award scholarships to sisters pursuing their educational goals.

In 2026, the Kappa Delta Foundation awarded more than $923,620 in scholarships to 300 sisters across 107 chapters — but over 1,600 applied. Your gift can help close the gap and support more sisters in completing their degrees and building their confidence. Every scholarship tells a sister: we see your potential, we believe in you and we want you to succeed.

Support leadership opportunities that help women grow in confidence and lead authentically.

The foundation invests in building confident leaders by supporting Leadership Development Consultant training, the Officer Experience Institute, and other dynamic programs. Confidence grows through experience, encouragement and the courage to try something new. Through leadership opportunities, Kappa Deltas learn to lead authentically and support others along the way.

Fund wellness initiatives that help sisters feel supported, valued and empowered.

Nearly 75% of college students report psychological distress. Kappa Delta is committed to creating a sisterhood where women feel supported, valued and comfortable being their authentic selves. The foundation funds critical well-being programs like the Alcohol Skills Training Program and Name Your Story, two initiatives that equip sisters with education and support for their mental health and safety.

Be a Founders Day of Giving Chapter Champion

The Kappa Delta Foundation is building a team, and we need you!

Will you be a Founders Day of Giving Champion this fall? Throughout October, your key role will be to reach out to your chapter sisters through email, text and/or social media and ask them to contribute to the Kappa Delta Foundation on Founders Day of Giving. We’ll give you the tools you need to be successful! And this is a concerted push – so a short but critical time commitment in October!

Fill out this form to tell us you’re “in” to be Founders Day of Giving Champion! A member of the KD Foundation team will be in touch as we get closer to kickoff!