Phi Delta Theta Foundation Celebrates Record-Breaking 2025 Days of Giving
The Phi Delta Theta Foundation is proud to announce the resounding success of its 2025 Days of Giving Chapter Challenge, which rallied 833 generous donors and raised over $300,000—setting a new fundraising record for the organization.
This extraordinary show of support will fuel a record-impact year for the Foundation, enabling expanded scholarship opportunities, enhanced leadership programming, and increased grant funding for undergraduate brothers across North America.
“We are incredibly grateful to our alumni and friends who stepped up in such a powerful way,” said Andrew Cole, senior vice president of advancement. “This record-breaking campaign is a testament to the strength of our brotherhood and the shared belief in the transformative power of the Phi Delt experience.”
As part of the campaign, chapters competed in the Chapter Challenge, with winners in each division receiving $2,000 in additional educational funding. The Foundation is pleased to recognize the following chapters for their outstanding performance:
Alpha Division (1,250+ Living Alumni)
• Most Dollars Raised: Texas Delta – Southern Methodist University
• Highest Donor Participation: Oklahoma Beta – Oklahoma State University
Beta Division (750–1,249 Living Alumni)
• Most Dollars Raised: Ohio Theta – University of Cincinnati
• Highest Donor Participation: Kansas Delta – Wichita State University
Gamma Division (250–749 Living Alumni)
• Most Dollars Raised: Nevada Beta – University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Highest Donor Participation: Maryland Beta – McDaniel College
Delta Division (Fewer than 250 Living Alumni)
• Most Dollars Raised: California Upsilon – California State University, Fresno
• Highest Donor Participation: Louisiana Epsilon – Louisiana Tech University
Blitz Challenge Winners
• Kentucky Eta – Western Kentucky University
• Maryland Delta – Johns Hopkins University
• Minnesota Beta – Minnesota State University, Mankato
• Missouri Beta Prime – Central Methodist University
• Montana Alpha – University of Montana
• Pennsylvania Omicron – Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
• Texas Eta – Stephen F. Austin State University
• Virginia Lambda – George Mason University
Note: To maximize impact, chapters were eligible to win only one award.
“The generosity we’ve seen will directly impact the lives of our undergraduate members, helping them grow as leaders and scholars.”
Sean S. Wagner, Phi Delta Theta Foundation president
“This campaign reflects the heart of our mission—brothers supporting brothers,” said Sean S. Wagner, Phi Delta Theta Foundation president. “The generosity we’ve seen will directly impact the lives of our undergraduate members, helping them grow as leaders and scholars. A day like this empowers us not only to provide immediate support to our chapters, but also to invest in leadership learning opportunities for every undergraduate Phi. Through these gifts, we strengthen individual members and foster the growth of our brotherhood as a whole.”
The Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to all who contributed. For those who missed this year’s campaign, there’s still time to make a difference. Every gift, no matter the size, supports scholarships, mental health resources, leadership development, and educational programs for undergraduate brothers.
If you missed out on days of giving you can still make an impact by adding your name to our growing list of supporters. Every gift makes a difference. Donate today to fund greater leaders for tomorrow.
For more information, visit https://phideltatheta.org/foundation
