Foundation http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation en-us Mon, 15 Jul 2013 08:00:13 -0600 Giving Societies http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/givingsocieties Annual Giving 
Annual Giving societies allow us to acknowledge unrestricted gifts in the current fiscal year (August 1-July 31):    
  • The 1874 Society: For more than 20 years, The 1874 Society has continued to be our premier donor group of unrestricted funds.  Donors achieve membership by giving between $1,874 and $10,000+ annually.    
  • Founders Society: Donors who give between $250 and $1,873 annually become members of the Founders Society.  
    • Gold Leader Level - annual giving of $1,000 to $1,873
    • Silver Level - annual giving of $500 to $999
    • Bronze Level - annual giving of $250 to $499    
Lifetime Giving
Lifetime Giving societies allow us to acknowledge donors who have made a substantial commitment of personal resources over their lifetime. Donors who make total contributions equaling $25,000 or more, including donations and bequests, join the Lifetime Giving Circle. The circle includes generous members, loved ones and friends of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.   
  • Loyalty Circle $500,000 - $999,999  
  • Learning Circle $250,000 - $499,999  
  • Labor Circle $100,000 - $249,999
  • Love Circle $50,000 - $99,999 
  • President's Circle $25,000 - $49,999
]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/givingsocieties Designated Gifts http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/designatedgifts Designated gifts are donations earmarked for a specific program or passion of the donor and can include named endowments and area grants.   

Endowments 
Named endowments are a wonderful way to leave a legacy in your area of passion. Endowments can be established to benefit a chapter, provide financial aid, offer leadership education or supplemental funding for our philanthropy initiatives.   

Most endowments require a minimum gift of $25,000 and can be paid over a five-year period. All endowment gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. For more information, please contact Kitty deKieffer.   

Area Grants 
Gamma Phi Beta's House Corporation Boards (HCBs) provide invaluable expertise and are dedicated to managing and maintaining our chapter facilities. To help keep our chapter houses well-equipped and up-to-date, the Foundation has established several ways to assist HCBs in their renovations.    

By encouraging donors to give to their selected HCB through the Foundation, a house corporation board can raise tax-deductible money to fund designated chapter renovations. Qualifying expenses include updates to educational spaces or the purchase of educational equipment. Even donations toward annual operating expenses for educational spaces are tax deductible if the money is funneled through the Foundation.   

An area grant endowment can also be established through the Foundation. For example, a $1 million endowment produces a minimum $40,000 grant to the chapter's house corporation board each year in perpetuity.   

For more details, or to request a presentation to a house corporation board, please contact Kitty deKieffer. 
]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/designatedgifts Planned Gifts http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/plannedgifts Planned gifts offer donors the opportunity to remember Gamma Phi Beta in their estate. Any donor who has arranged bequests, life income gifts (annuities or trusts) or gifts of life insurance for the Foundation becomes a member of the prestigious Tau Epsilon Pi Society. 

Gamma Phi Beta's Tau Epsilon Pi Society (TEII) is made up of nearly 300 members who have arranged gifts to the Foundation through thoughtful estate planning. Estate gifts to the Foundation can be designated or unrestricted, according to the donor's wishes.   

Planned gifts to the Foundation include:
  • Stocks, bonds or mutual funds 
  • Real estate 
  • Retirement plan assets 
  • Life insurance assets 
  • Bequests, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts    
The Gamma Phi Beta Foundation reminds you to always confer with your legal representative when making estate planning decisions. For more information, please contact Kitty deKieffer. 
]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/plannedgifts Recognition Gifts http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/recognitiongifts Recognition gifts include purchasing a brick for Sisterhood Plaza or making an In Celebration or Memorial gift.   

Sisterhood Plaza   
Symbolizing a solid path to Gamma Phi Beta Sorority's future, our Sisterhood Plaza is a tangible reminder of our commitment to leadership, philanthropy and financial aid. Give an unrestricted gift of $125 or more and a personalized brick will be installed to honor the sister, chapter or occasion of your choice! Each brick accommodates three lines of text (14 characters per line).   

There are so many great reasons to give a brick! 
  • To show pride in your membership, our sisterhood or your collegiate or alumnae chapter
  • To thank a special sister, advisor or mentor 
  • To remember a loved one 
  • To celebrate your daughter's legacy, initiation or graduation 
  • To make a lasting tribute to a closed chapter or celebrate a special anniversary  
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Sample: 
Jane Smith Doe 
Alpha Chapter 
Syracuse 2001   




To purchase a brick for Sisterhood Plaza, please click here to contact the Foundation.  
 
In Celebration Gifts
Members and friends of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority often recognize special events or accomplishments with In Celebration gifts to the Foundation. When making this gift, select 'In Celebration' from the drop-down menu in the designation box. Suggested minimum donation is $25. For each gift, the honoree is notified and acknowledgement is published in The Crescent magazine.

Memorial Gifts   
There are several ways to honor a deceased member, family member or friend with a gift to the Foundation.    
  • In Memory gifts are acknowledged in The Crescent and the deceased member's family or alumnae chapter is notified. When making this gift, select 'In Memory' from the drop-down menu in the designation box. Suggested minimum donation is $25.     
  • A named endowment leaves a lasting legacy and provides aid to members in need.    
  • Any member may request that, in the event of her death, donations be given to the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation in lieu of flowers.    
For more information, please click here to contact the Foundation.    
]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/recognitiongifts Give Back to Every Gamma Phi Beta http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/givebacktoeverygammaphibeta Gifts of any size are vital to the Foundation. These gifts are not designated to a particular program, chapter or endowment. The Foundation applies these funds to the areas of greatest need, a valuable component of the flexibility and day-to-day operations of the organization. 
  
For more information, please click here to contact the Foundation.
]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/givebacktoeverygammaphibeta Philanthropy http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/philanthropy Gamma Phi Beta believes that girls need to be mentally, socially and physically strong to achieve their potential. Our mission to Build Strong Girls began in the 1920s as Gamma Phi Betas identified a desire to provide underprivileged girls a retreat from their daily circumstances and a place to learn about themselves and build character for facing life's challenges.

Since 1959, we have given nearly $2.3 million in total grants to our philanthropic partners. Gamma Phi Beta chapters raising funds to support Building Strong Girls are encouraged to complete the Philanthropy Grant Application from the Foundation.

If you're passionate about Building Strong Girls we invite you to make a difference and give a gift toward philanthropic opportunities for girls by selecting 'Philanthropy' from the drop-down menu in the designation box on the Donate Now page. ]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/philanthropy About Us http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/aboutus Due to the generosity of our members and friends, the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation's commitment to support and inspire the lifelong development of women has never wavered. Our focus is on the importance of financial aid, impacting members with our leadership initiatives and upholding our philanthropic endeavors.

All gifts to the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. The federal tax ID number for the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation is 75-6026984. Your gift secures the Gamma Phi Beta legacy - your legacy - for future generations.

Our Mission
The purpose of the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation is to support and inspire the lifelong development of women.

Our Vision
The Foundation strives to be a premier philanthropic organization that:
  • Supports world class leadership education for women of all ages.
  • Inspires all members to embrace lifelong giving and service.
  • Provides financial aid to every member in need.
Our Values
  • Advance the mission, vision and values of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.
  • Practice ethical and transparent stewardship of our resources.
  • Honor our donors and volunteers.
  • Advocate lifelong philanthropic engagement.
  • Foster and support educational opportunities.
  • Empower leaders.
  • Treasure and promote lifelong connection to our sisterhood.


]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/aboutus Annual Report http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/annualreport The Gamma Phi Beta Foundation annual report is published yearly. To view the annual report online, click on the links below.

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]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/annualreport Board of Trustees http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/boardoftrustees Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Executive Committee
Foundation Chair
Linda Daniel Johnson (Vanderbilt)

International Council Representative
Krista Spanninger Davis (Bowling Green State)

Development Committee Chair
Virginia "Ginny" Place Myer (Vanderbilt)

Finance and Investment Committee Chair
Annabel Jones (Oklahoma)

Governance Committee Chair
Karen Wander Kline (Iowa State)

Grants Committee Chair
Jolene "Joey" Lessard Stiver (North Dakota State)

Public Relations and Marketing Committee Chair
Mary Vanier (Kansas State)

Trustees
Sandra Biegelman Burba (Miami)

Jennifer "Jen" Chuang (California-Berkeley)

Paula Janis Dean (Memphis)

Julie Dunn Eichenberg (Florida State)

Cathy Boudreaux Griffin (Louisiana State)

Barbara Hurt-Simmons (Nebraska-Kearney)

Jeannette "J.J." Stoll Kaelin (Colorado-Boulder)

Jennifer Huguenin Moeller (Missouri-Columbia)

Magnes Welsh (Memphis)

Julia Lynn Wright (Wittenberg University)

Kitty deKieffer, Foundation Executive Director

Laurie Veldhuizen (Florida State), Sorority Executive Director ]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/boardoftrustees Financial Aid http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/financialaid Gamma Phi Beta Sorority values intellectual growth and because of the generosity of our donors, the Foundation is able to support our members educational goals by providing undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships. In 2011-12, the Foundation awarded 31 scholarships, fellowships and grants-in-aid totaling nearly $40,000 -- thanks to donor contributions.

If you are passionate about helping members fund their college education, please make a gift toward a scholarship or fellowship endowment by selecting 'Financial Aid' from the drop-down menu in the designation box on the Donate Now page.

You can also create your own named endowment with a minimum gift of $25,000. With an endowment, you can leave a legacy by funding your area of passion. Your gift will help impact a young woman's life!

For more information on creating an endowment, please contact Kitty deKieffer. ]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/financialaid Give to Your Passion http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/givetoyourpassion The Gamma Phi Beta Foundation focuses on three priority areas that help our organization realize our goal of supporting and inspiring the lifelong development of women.

Leadership Development
By providing financial assistance to Gamma Phi Beta Sorority leadership and educational programs, we are delivering on our promise to help members achieve their greatest potential. We offer a sincere thank you to all donors who enabled us to grant $4.1 million to date, making this support possible!
Click here to learn more.

Philanthropy
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority's philanthropic focus expresses our philanthropic mission, to provide experiences and resources that build spiritual, mental and social resiliency in girls. Through partnerships with Girls on the Run, Camp Fire and Girl Guides of Canada, our relationships are stronger than ever and continue to flourish. Since 1959, we have given nearly $2.3 million to Camp Fire, Girl Guides of Canada and local camps for children.
Click here to learn more.

Financial Aid 
We support our members' educational goals by providing undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships. Donor generosity has allowed us over the last 50 years to grant scholarships, fellowships and grant-in-aid totaling more than $2.6 million. 
Click here to learn more. 
]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/givetoyourpassion History http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/history The Foundation was established in January 1959 as the fundraising arm of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. The two are separate legal entities that support each other's missions, vision, and values. Both are housed at International Headquarters in Centennial, Colorado. 

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority was one of the first National Panhellenic Conference organizations to establish a foundation for educational fundraising. In the last 50 years, Gamma Phi Beta Foundation has distributed more than $9 million: $4.1 million in leadership and educational grants, $2.6 million in financial aid to members and nearly $2.3 million to our philanthropic partners. That's something to celebrate!
]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/history Leadership Development http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/leadershipdevelopment The Foundation strongly believes in developing Gamma Phi Beta Sorority's emerging leaders.

We are committed to developing member confidence, teaching ethical leadership and providing tools that empower our members to lead. As a result, we help fund attendance at educational opportunities including Convention, The Academy and Regional Leadership Conferences.

Our collegiate leadership consultant program is also partially funded through leadership development giving. If you're passionate about developing tomorrow's leaders, make a gift today by selecting 'Leadership' from the drop-down menu in the designation box on the Donate Now page. Donations may qualify for matching corporate gifts; please check with your employer and/or your spouse's employer.


]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/leadershipdevelopment Ways to Give http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/waystogive Gamma Phi Beta Foundation is the vehicle through which alumnae, collegiate members and friends of Gamma Phi Beta provide tax-deductible charitable support for areas of greatest need and the Foundation's three initiatives: financial aid, leadership and philanthropy.     

Contributions to the Foundation provide the margin of excellence to deliver life-changing scholarships, grants, educational and leadership programs, as well as tools and resources to the Sorority's membership.   

These contributions enable our Sisterhood to serve the world while keeping Gamma Phi Betas joined by the heart.
  • Give Back to Every Gamma Phi Beta: Opportunity to make an investment in the current area of greatest need 
  • Giving Societies: Join The 1874 Giving Society
  • Designated Gifts: Make a gift to benefit our leadership, financial aid or philanthropy initiatives
  • Recognition Gifts: Make gifts In Celebration or In Memory of Gamma Phi Betas, Family Members, and Friends
  • Planned Gifts: Gifts carefully planned to help meet your philanthropic and financial goals
  • Matching Gifts: A way to multiply your generosity through your employer's matching gift program 
Gifts may be made:
Online 

By Mail
Gamma Phi Beta Foundation
PO Box 731699
Dallas, Texas 75373-1699
 
By Phone
303.799.1874 ext. 306
]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/waystogive Apply for Financial Aid and Philanthropy Grants http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/applyforfinancialaidandphilanthropygrants Apply for Financial Aid 
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority values intellectual growth; the Foundation supports our members' educational goals by providing undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships. For the 2011-12 fiscal year, the Foundation awarded 31 scholarships, fellowships and grant-in-aid totaling more than $40,000 to our members.  

Scholarships  
Requirements to apply for undergraduate scholarships: 
  • Scholarship applications must be received by January 31 for consideration for the next academic year. 
  • You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 
  • You must be a full-time student and an initiated member of Gamma Phi Beta (at the time of application) and in good standing. 
  • You must demonstrate financial need and an effort to obtain other funds. 
Please click here to complete the online scholarship application. The deadline to apply is January 31 to receive awards for the upcoming academic year.  

Fellowships 
Alumnae pursuing graduate degrees are encouraged to apply for fellowships from the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation. 
  • Fellowship applications must be received by January 31 for consideration for the next academic year. 
  • You must demonstrate scholastic achievement and must submit proof of acceptance into a graduate program before award check can be disbursed. 
  • You must demonstrate financial need and an effort to obtain other funds. 
  • Applicant must be a member in good standing, including payment of $25 for international alumnae dues.  

Please click here to complete the online fellowship application. The deadline to apply is January 31 to receive awards for the upcoming academic year. 

Grant-in-Aid 
Grant-in-Aid Application (for undergraduate and graduate study)

Grant-in-Aid is available for educational purposes only to relieve temporary financial crises for members in good standing experiencing unforeseen, short-term financial difficulties that might force them to withdraw from school. A grant-in-aid request may be submitted at any time. Funds must be used for education expenses. Applicant must be an initiated member of Gamma Phi Beta in good standing for at least six months from the time of application. 

Additionally, the National Panhellenic Conference Foundation offers scholarships for outstanding Panhellenic women. Scholarship applications are available by clicking here.


Apply for Philanthropy Grants  
The Gamma Phi Beta Foundation is pleased to support the fundraising efforts of our collegiate and alumnae chapters. Since 1959, the Foundation has given nearly $2.3 million in total grants to Camp Fire, Girl Guides of Canada and local camps for children.   

The philanthropy grants awarded by the Foundation are not automatically a 100% match, but rather enhance the amount raised by the chapters. The monies to fund the grants come from donations and interest earned from endowments to support Gamma Phi Beta's philanthropic focus. In 2012, the Foundation was able to supplement 25 percent of what chapters raised. Gamma Phi Beta chapters raising funds for local camps are encouraged to complete the Philanthropy Grant Application each year by March 15. 
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]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/donatenow Matching Gifts http://www.gammaphibeta.org/foundation/matchinggifts You may be able to multiply your support for the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation each year by making use of your employer's matching gift program, enabling you to provide significantly more support for the Gamma Phi Beta area(s) of your choice.   

To find out if your company participates in such a program, ask your Human Resources department.   

Companies have various methods by which you can submit your matching gift request—online forms, automated phone systems, or a paper form that you submit to the Foundation. Contact your company's human resources officer to find out what your options are.   

If your company uses a paper matching gift form, please complete and sign the form and send it to us, then we'll do the rest!
 
Gamma Phi Beta Foundation
12737 E Euclid Drive
Centennial, CO 80111
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