Cate Parker (Minnesota-Twin Cities)
This year, collegiate chapters introduced a new officer role, the Foundations Relations Chair. This position is charged with increasing collegiate member involvement with Foundation initiatives. These dedicated collegiate leaders played a big role in the success of this year’s Gives Day.
Cate Parker (Minnesota-Twin Cities) rose to the top of our leaderboard as the collegian who raised the most gifts and the most funds. Cate’s efforts resulted in 42 gifts and $680.72 raised on Gives Day.
Why did you join Gamma Phi Beta?
I joined Gamma Phi Beta because I was looking for a community of women that could be my home away from home. As a transfer student, I was already coming into a new environment, and I wanted to find a space where I could be truly myself. I am so happy to say that I have found that in Gamma Phi, and my sisters are some of the best people I know, and I am so honored to be friends with them!
What has been your favorite Gamma Phi Beta memory?
My favorite memory from Gamma Phi so far was work week and recruitment 2025. Even though the days were long, getting to hang out with everyone was so much fun, and I was able to connect with people I don’t see as often. We ended the week stronger as a whole chapter!
You were the collegiate ambassador that raised the greatest number of gifts on Gamma Phi Gives Day! Who did you contact and what did you say to encourage people to give?
I personally contacted immediate family, extended family, friends, and, most importantly, our alumnae! Highlighting that it wasn’t so much the amount of money they donated, but that donating at all would help support our sisters.
What motivated you to raise money for Gamma Phi Gives Day?
When I learned about the new role of Foundation Relations Chair, I was interested in getting to communicate with the Foundation, and learn more about what they do. Raising money for Gamma Phi Gives Day helps support our sisters in so many ways, and I am so happy that this Gives Day was the biggest so far.