Hello Dear Sisters--
When we started the blog, it was with the intention this would be a forum to keep you updated. Well clearly, no posts since November is not keeping things updated!!! I apologize for the lack of communication, and have resolved to do better in the new year.
The new year has started well, thanks to a solid month of fundraising to close out 2011. We had gifts in memory of loved ones passed and in honor of the 70th birthday of one of our treasured alumnae; and new member parents continue to make great contributions in honor of daughters' associations with DPhiE. I am hopeful that the remainder of 2012 will see similar results.
We are preparing to launch our scholarship application for 2012 in the next few days. If you know of a DPhiE woman or a graduating senior legacy who exemplifies our values, please encourage her to apply. More information will be available on the sorority website at dphie.org.
Speaking of dphie.org, the foundation's presence has been updated on the website. It will continue to evolve, but for now there is more information about what we do and how you can join with us.
The foundation is making great strides because of the support we receive from sisters like you. Thank you for your interest and let us hear from you about how we can make giving to support sisterhood more enjoyable.
YITS,
Heather Locke Green
President
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Saturday, November 12, 2011
"What Does the Foundation Do?"
I am often asked about what the foundation does and how we do it. Part of the challenge for me in answering the question is that there is a difference between what the foundation has historically achieved and what our priorities are today.
The foundation has spent much of its history focused on providing scholarships to our sisters and legacies, and aid to sisters in need. These are certainly worthwhile endeavors and I can say without doubt that these funds have made a difference for the recipients. We have done this with gifts from collegiate chapters; and from generous alumnae donors, about 300 donors a year. We have also been able to raise substantial monies through our fundraisers at Convention every other year.
At the same time, however, the sorority landscape has changed. Collegians today expect state-of-the-art resources--in programming, in housing and in the overall university experiences. As universities have grown more sophisticated in the personal and professional development programming available, sorority programming has had to evolve as well. Women in college today have an abundance of opportunities for involvement. Sororities provide important, unique "leadership laboratories" that help young women network, build soft skills and gain important workforce experience. The leaders of tomorrow will not look as they did in the past--and we need to help prepare women for these roles with a diversity of experiences.
In order to remain viable, Delta Phi Epsilon must continue to provide something of value for collegians and we must keep it affordable. And after graduation, we want to continue to provide opportunities for alumnae sisters to come together to promote our ideals and support our philanthropies in order to grow our reputation and our sisterly bonds. Sisterhood is a lifetime relationship, one we want to help nurture.
The foundations of other National Panhellenic Conference member groups provide hundreds of thousands of dollars to their respective sororities each year to fund educational and personal development programming, in addition to scholarships and philanthropic grants. These organizations have provided funding for nationally known, expert speakers at conferences; online personal development programs; new member programming books that share the heritage and inspiration of alumnae sisters; "life after college" guides and resources, free to the graduating seniors; and leadership academies at their headquarters that promote womenhood and offer challenging experiences Many sorority conventions are almost wholly subsidized by their foundations, making the cost to attend and participate in their sisterhood experience even more reasonable and exciting. This is the kind of support that could catapult our own sisterhood forward and make it one of the best educational opportunities available for women.
Becoming a DPhiE changed my life. I know for some that may seem like a strong statement, but it did. It helped me become a woman, giving me a way to build important character traits and skills in a safe learning environment, such as being responsible, etiquette, financial and organizational management, ritual and public speaking. And as an alumna, no matter where I have moved, DPhiE has been there to sustain me.
This is part of why I have been so engaged in our foundation--I want to ensure that young women today will have the opportunities to not only take the same pledge we all have taken, but to fully engage in the experience. DPhiE has something unique to offer--we have always been progressive and our founders' story of perseverance is a strong compass to follow. Our founders felt empowered through their support of one another, and our women today need that example and deserve it.
It will take work and faith, but the foundation is focused on building funding in several key areas so that the sorority and our sisters will THRIVE. Look for more information in the coming months. But please know, this is your foundation. We want to hear from you. If money were not an object--what would you want to do for your sisters or women? What difference could your philanthropy make that would be most meaningful to you? Join us--let me know what will make you feel good about giving to DPhiE. Together, we'll ensure an even brighter future for our sisters.
Yours In True Sisterhood~
Heather Locke Green
President
The foundation has spent much of its history focused on providing scholarships to our sisters and legacies, and aid to sisters in need. These are certainly worthwhile endeavors and I can say without doubt that these funds have made a difference for the recipients. We have done this with gifts from collegiate chapters; and from generous alumnae donors, about 300 donors a year. We have also been able to raise substantial monies through our fundraisers at Convention every other year.
At the same time, however, the sorority landscape has changed. Collegians today expect state-of-the-art resources--in programming, in housing and in the overall university experiences. As universities have grown more sophisticated in the personal and professional development programming available, sorority programming has had to evolve as well. Women in college today have an abundance of opportunities for involvement. Sororities provide important, unique "leadership laboratories" that help young women network, build soft skills and gain important workforce experience. The leaders of tomorrow will not look as they did in the past--and we need to help prepare women for these roles with a diversity of experiences.
In order to remain viable, Delta Phi Epsilon must continue to provide something of value for collegians and we must keep it affordable. And after graduation, we want to continue to provide opportunities for alumnae sisters to come together to promote our ideals and support our philanthropies in order to grow our reputation and our sisterly bonds. Sisterhood is a lifetime relationship, one we want to help nurture.
The foundations of other National Panhellenic Conference member groups provide hundreds of thousands of dollars to their respective sororities each year to fund educational and personal development programming, in addition to scholarships and philanthropic grants. These organizations have provided funding for nationally known, expert speakers at conferences; online personal development programs; new member programming books that share the heritage and inspiration of alumnae sisters; "life after college" guides and resources, free to the graduating seniors; and leadership academies at their headquarters that promote womenhood and offer challenging experiences Many sorority conventions are almost wholly subsidized by their foundations, making the cost to attend and participate in their sisterhood experience even more reasonable and exciting. This is the kind of support that could catapult our own sisterhood forward and make it one of the best educational opportunities available for women.
Becoming a DPhiE changed my life. I know for some that may seem like a strong statement, but it did. It helped me become a woman, giving me a way to build important character traits and skills in a safe learning environment, such as being responsible, etiquette, financial and organizational management, ritual and public speaking. And as an alumna, no matter where I have moved, DPhiE has been there to sustain me.
This is part of why I have been so engaged in our foundation--I want to ensure that young women today will have the opportunities to not only take the same pledge we all have taken, but to fully engage in the experience. DPhiE has something unique to offer--we have always been progressive and our founders' story of perseverance is a strong compass to follow. Our founders felt empowered through their support of one another, and our women today need that example and deserve it.
It will take work and faith, but the foundation is focused on building funding in several key areas so that the sorority and our sisters will THRIVE. Look for more information in the coming months. But please know, this is your foundation. We want to hear from you. If money were not an object--what would you want to do for your sisters or women? What difference could your philanthropy make that would be most meaningful to you? Join us--let me know what will make you feel good about giving to DPhiE. Together, we'll ensure an even brighter future for our sisters.
Yours In True Sisterhood~
Heather Locke Green
President
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Welcome!
Hello my dear sisters and friends:
This is the first blog posting of the new Sisters Always blog, a place where we will share news and answer your questions about the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation. One of the common comments I hear about the foundation is a need to communicate more about what the foundation does and how gifts to the foundation are used to benefit our sisters. This blog is one of the ways we plan to connect with you and - hopefully - inspire your engagement and investment with the foundation.
We will share stories about how your gifts impact our sisters and dialogue about opportunities for you to get involved. Questions will be answered and we'll hear from guest bloggers. And we will celebrate our sisterhood!
We are "sisters always," and I am excited for the foundation to connect with you in this way. (I am also available via email or you can find me on Facebook.) I look forward to seeing what we will accomplish for our sisters together.
Yours in True Sisterhood,
Heather Locke Green
President
This is the first blog posting of the new Sisters Always blog, a place where we will share news and answer your questions about the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation. One of the common comments I hear about the foundation is a need to communicate more about what the foundation does and how gifts to the foundation are used to benefit our sisters. This blog is one of the ways we plan to connect with you and - hopefully - inspire your engagement and investment with the foundation.
We will share stories about how your gifts impact our sisters and dialogue about opportunities for you to get involved. Questions will be answered and we'll hear from guest bloggers. And we will celebrate our sisterhood!
We are "sisters always," and I am excited for the foundation to connect with you in this way. (I am also available via email or you can find me on Facebook.) I look forward to seeing what we will accomplish for our sisters together.
Yours in True Sisterhood,
Heather Locke Green
President
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