Day of Giving Captain Resource Guide

Day of Giving is built around a chapter-based competition designed to reward engagement—not just size. 

Divisions 

• Chapters are grouped based on alumni size 
• You compete against similar-sized chapters 

Ways to Win 

• Most Dollars Raised 
• Highest Donor Participation 

What Winning Chapters Earn 

• $2,000 Chapter Leadership Fund awards 
• Additional blitz challenges throughout the day 

Key Reminder: It’s not about the size of the gift, it’s about showing up!

You are not limited to your own chapter. Every Phi you encourage to give counts toward your captain totals.

Ask donors to enter your name when prompted at checkout so you receive credit. 

Suggested phrasing: 

If you make a gift, there’s a spot where they ask if someone reached out—would you mind putting my name down? 

Use these when explaining why Day of Giving matters: 

• Supports scholarships and leadership programs for undergraduate Phi Delts
• $2 million in impact last year 
• Provides funding for leadership development and educational experiences–conferences like the Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute and McKenzie Family Presidents Leadership Conference 
• Helps ensure opportunities exist for future generations
• Safety net for challenges in higher education 
• Allows the Foundation to respond to real needs as they arise 

Hey [Name], I’m helping rally [Chapter] for Day of Giving. Would you be open to making a small gift? Even $25 counts. 

Quick favor: can you make a gift today for [Chapter]? It helps us climb in participation for the challenge. 

Jumping in to try to get as many [Chapter] guys involved as possible. Mind joining me? 

Subject: Quick ask for [Chapter] 

Hi [Name], 

I’m helping coordinate Day of Giving for [Chapter] and wanted to personally reach out. 

The goal is simple: to get as many brothers involved as possible. A gift of any size counts toward participation. 

Would you consider making a gift today? 

Thanks, 

[Your Name] 

Hey [Name], I’m helping with Day of Giving for [Chapter]. Would you consider making a small gift today? It really comes down to participation, not size. Totally understand either way, but I wanted to make sure you had a chance to be part of it. 

Today is Day of Giving for Phi Delta Theta. I’m supporting [Chapter]—and we’re trying to get as many brothers involved as possible. 

A gift of any size helps us compete and supports scholarships and leadership programs. 

Join me: https://phideltatheta.crowdchange.net/ 

Before Day of Giving 

• Visit the Day of Giving Website
• Make your own gift
• Build your list (10–20 brothers)
• Send a quick heads-up message
• Save your chapter link and the link to the leaderboard 

On Day of Giving 

• Text at least 10 brothers
• Post 2–3 times on social media
• Share your personal why
• Follow up with non-responders 
• Remind donors to enter your name at checkout 
• Reach beyond your chapter if possible 

To Maximize Impact 

• Ask directly 
• Keep it simple and personal 
• Emphasize participation 
• Create urgency 
• Tag and challenge friends
• Thank everyone who gives 
• Share updates 
• Celebrate your chapter