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Donors Impact Alpha Sigma Alpha’s Future

Foundation donors make it possible to provide grant money to support Alpha Sigma Alpha programs and opportunities that meet the Foundation’s mission. This grant money then allows the Sorority to focus member income on other areas of operations, which strengthen membership experiences, retention and growth of the organization. You can give back today to continue making experiences like those listed below possible.

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The Impact

In recent years, Foundation grants have supported the following purposes:

Educational Opportunities

for mental health, networking, resiliency and risk management through programs such as Behind Happy Faces, The Academy and national convention & leadership conference

Leadership Development

including conflict management, communications, servant leadership and diversity, equity & inclusion through the Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institute and online keynote speakers.

Philanthropic Tools

by providing the CrowdChange fundraising platform for all collegiate chapters to use in fundraising for the Sorority’s national philanthropic partners, local philanthropic efforts, community causes and more

Individual Giving

Individual members give the majority of funds donated annually to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation. These donors make gifts through monthly/quarterly gifts with the Infinity Society, various appeals such as convention or the Foundation’s annual giving day- Joyously Give and through giving plans with Champions of the Phoenix.

All individual monetary giving is tax-deductible and provides educational, leadership and philanthropic opportunities in Alpha Sigma Alpha for collegiate and alumnae members.

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Chapter Giving

Collegiate and Alumnae Chapters are highly encouraged to support the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation as one of the Sorority’s national philanthropic partners. There are many ways for Alumnae Chapters and Collegiate Chapters to support the Foundation.

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Donor Recognition

Donor recognition is an important part of each person's experience with the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation. The Foundation recognizes donor generosity through Lifetime Giving, Loyalty League, Champions of the Phoenix, Chapter Giving, Wilma Wilson Sharp Society and more. Every donor should expect to be thanked for her contribution and can learn more about the impact of giving through the Foundation's website, Sorority social media, individual outreach and general communications such as the Phoenix, email and video email.
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Philanthropic Donations

The Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation is one of three national philanthropic partners for Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. Chapters have the opportunity for both hands on service and charitable giving for Special Olympics and Girls on the Run, whether that benefits the international/national organizations or a local chapter/council. Foundation support comes directly from member and chapter charitable giving.

Collegiate Chapter Donation Payments

All chapters should route gifts to Special Olympics and Girls on the Run through the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation. This includes when donating to a local chapter or council for those organizations. Routing gifts through the Foundation allows Alpha Sigma Alpha to see the vast impact we make across our communities and nationwide. All gifts routed through the Foundation are used as part of the collegiate and alumnae chapter awards evaluation process.

Collegiate Chapter Foundation Giving

Collegiate Chapters hold RISE: Raising money to Inspire, Support and Elevate women fundraisers throughout the year to support the Foundation. Collegiate chapters should route gifts through the Foundation using Billhighway checks and having the chapter treasurer or president complete the Chapter Donation Form on Officer Portal. Chapter service and giving chairmen should work with the treasurer or president to get the form completed and the donation sent within two weeks of a fundraiser’s end.

 

Alumnae Chapter Donations

Alumnae chapters are encouraged to hold fundraisers and route gifts to/through the Foundation if it benefits one or more of the three national philanthropic partners. Complete the Alumnae Chapter Foundation Contribution Report and mail a chapter check to the Foundation.

Collegiate Benefits

Each year collegiate members have the opportunity to benefit from many Foundation funded programs and scholarships. Current educational, leadership and philanthropic opportunities for collegians include but are not limited to:

  • Behind Happy Faces – This mental health curriculum is used by every collegiate chapter is fully funded by the Foundation.
  • The Academy – collegians experience keynote speakers and workshops on topics including risk management, diversity, equity, & inclusion, communications & networking, mental health and more.
  • Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institute – emerging collegiate leaders experience significant personal development through curriculum that focuses on authentic and servant leadership, conflict skills and more.
  • National Convention & Leadership Conference – held in the summer of even years, this program connects collegiate and alumnae members across the national while providing personal and professional development workshops and keynote speakers.
  • CrowdChange – this online fundraising platform is made available for all collegiate chapters to utilize as a simple solution for organizing fundraisers.
  • Individual Scholarships – undergraduate and graduate scholarships are available each academic year for Alpha Sigma Alpha members.
  • Individual Grants – collegiate members who experience unforeseen financial need due to disability or emergency my qualify for the Janice Adams Member Assistance Fund.

Alumnae Benefits

Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumnae also have annual opportunities to experience the Foundation’s impact. Current educational, leadership and philanthropic opportunities for alumnae include but are not limited to:

  • Behind Happy Faces – while this mental health curriculum is used by every collegiate chapter, it is also used in training for all alumnae volunteers who support collegiate members including advisors and region volunteers.
  • National Convention & Leadership Conference – held in the summer of even years, this program connects collegiate and alumnae members across the national while attending personal and professional development workshops and keynote speakers
  • Individual scholarships – graduate scholarships are available each academic year for Alpha Sigma Alpha members through the Foundation.
  • Individual grants and awards – alumnae members have many individual opportunities through the Foundation including assistance for those experiencing unforeseen financial need due to disability, emergency or age, career growth opportunities through grants and teaching excellence recognition

Will your employer match donations?

Did you know that many employers will match charitable contribution to the Foundation? This increases the impact of your gift. Every donor receives a soft credit for the matched amount.

Check with your human resources department for more information about if your employer offers company gift matching and contact the Foundation staff for gift records or any other information needed for your company match.

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