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Leadership Foundation’s MissionThe Delta Sigma Pi

Leadership Foundation existsto generate and provide financial support for Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity’s educational and

charitable programs, which assist members to achieve individual and professional excellence

within the business community.

Main Areas of Support

• Leadership Development and Training

• Personal and Professional Improvement

• Scholarship & Academic Achievement

The Foundation Supports…

• LEAD Schools• LEAD Provincial Conferences• Volunteer Leadership Development• Collegiate Leadership Development– National LeaderShape® Institute– Succeed Faster

• Grand Chapter Congress Educational Programming

And the winner is…• Undergraduate Scholarships

– Over 40 scholarships ranging in value from $250 to nearly $5,000 each

• Graduate Fellowships– Four valued at $1,500 each

• Scholarships for Collegiate Leadership Development programs

• Scholarship Keys presented to top business student where a chapter is active

COLLEGIAN OF THE YEAR• Regional COYs - 31

– $250 for studies along with a pearl and ruby badge

• Provincial COYs - 5– $500 for graduate studies

(National COY receives $5,000 instead)

– Receives Regional Benefits• National COY - 1

– $5,000 for graduate studies– Receives Regional Benefits and

Provincial Recognition

Where can I find…

A listing of scholarships and applications?A list of funds seeking endowment?

Information about giving levels and giving clubs?A way to give a gift on-line?

A list of all active GPC members?Who’s in the 10K Club and who are the 10K Club Founders?

www.dspnet.org

Leadership Foundation Supporters

Where does the support go?

Giving Levels and Groups• Cumulative Giving• Annual Giving• Special Giving Groups– Grand President’s Circle– Deltasig For Life Donor– Living Legacy Society

Cumulative GivingCumulative (Lifetime) Giving is tracked by the

Leadership Foundation. Upon reaching the following levels, recognition of the donor occurs:– Cornerstone $5,000-$9,999– Entrepreneur $10,000-$24,999– Benefactor $25,000-$49,999– Fifth Founder $50,000-$99,999– Centurion $100,000-$249,999– Sustainer $250,000-$499,999– Advocate $500,000-$999,999 – Visionary $1 Million +

Annual GivingAnnual Giving by our members and partners is a

key to the Foundation’s success and is the basis for the Honor Roll of Donors. A variety of annual giving groups exist including:

• Foundation Member $100-$499• Leadership Society $500-$999• 1907 Society $1,000-$2,499• Crown & Delta Society $2,500-$4,999• Trustee Society $5,000-$9,999 • Old Gold Society $10,000-$24,999• Chairman Society $25,000 +

Special Giving Groups• Grand President’s Circle (GPC)

– This collegiate-only giving group is available to join by attending a national event such as LEAD or GCC. The Foundation is present at all these events to educate, inform and help collegiate members join the GPC with a gift as small as $10.

• Deltasig For Life Donors– The Deltasig For Life program recognizes those member who

pledge to support the Foundation’s annual fund through automatic credit card gifts on a monthly or quarterly basis.

• Living Legacy Society– Membership in the Living Legacy Society is bestowed on those

designating a minimum gift of $10,000 to the Leadership Foundation through their will, life insurance, or similar method.

Leadership Foundation Management

• Who operates the Foundation?– Leadership Foundation Trustees– Central Office Staff– Volunteers

• How do I become a Foundation Trustee?– Donate to the Leadership Foundation– Volunteer for Leadership Foundation Events– Express an interest to a current Trustee

Questions?• Email foundation@dspnet.org

• Call Central Office at 513-523-1907

• Contact a Leadership Foundation Trustee